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Dave C. Garcia

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in education and healthcare, particularly within the Veterans Healthcare Administration. Proven expertise in group leadership and orthopedic knowledge, leading to enhanced client comprehension of device functionality. Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills enable effective education on complex concepts and management of intricate device fabrication.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Science Teacher

Medina Valley ISD
Castroville, TX
11.2021 - 08.2025
  • Taught 8th grade science
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for middle school science classes.
  • Set up demonstrations, assisting and supervising students while conducting experiments.
  • Determined lesson objectives and clearly communicated to students.

High School Science Teacher

Northside ISD
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Taught Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Forensic Science.
  • Created lesson plans to address needs of entry-level and upper-level science students.
  • Boosted student learning by facilitating in-depth classroom discussions to expand upon lectures.
  • Conducted hands-on experiments to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts.

Insurance Agent/Owner and Financial Rep

Farmers Insurance Exchange
Castroville/Pearsall/San Antonio, TX
09.2015 - 09.2021
  • Developed and sold comprehensive insurance plans for clients according to their individual needs.
  • Educated customers on the importance of maintaining adequate insurance coverage.
  • Remained current on latest industry trends by gaining comprehensive knowledge of financial and insurance products, services, and best practices.
  • Conducted meetings or phone calls with potential clients to present insurance policies and answer questions.

Orthotist/Prosthetist/Orthotic Fitter

Veterans Healthcare Administration
San Antonio, TX
04.2012 - 09.2015
  • Conferred with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
  • Showed and explained orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
  • Constructed custom-made foot orthotics from casts taken from patient's feet using a variety of materials such as plastics, leathers, foams, metals and fabrics.
  • Repaired, rebuilt and modified prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.

Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician and Fabricator

Center for the Intrepid
Brook Army Medical Center, TX
02.2011 - 04.2012
  • Created and modified plaster casts of areas to guide device construction process.
  • Fabricated, repaired, or modified prosthetics and orthotics based upon patient needs.
  • Ordered components for custom made devices when needed.
  • Managed inventory of supplies necessary for fabrication process.

Education

Post-Degree Certificate in Prosthetics/Orthotics - Prosthetics And Orthotics

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
01-2010

Masters of Education - Exercise And Sports Science

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
08-2009

Bachelor of Science - Biology With Minor in Chemistry

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12-2001

Skills

  • Group leadership
  • Communication
  • Machine operation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Orthopedic knowledge
  • Orthotic and prosthetic device operation and repair
  • Medical terminology
  • Product presentation
  • Client education

Timeline

High School Science Teacher

Northside ISD
09.2022 - 06.2024

Middle School Science Teacher

Medina Valley ISD
11.2021 - 08.2025

Insurance Agent/Owner and Financial Rep

Farmers Insurance Exchange
09.2015 - 09.2021

Orthotist/Prosthetist/Orthotic Fitter

Veterans Healthcare Administration
04.2012 - 09.2015

Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician and Fabricator

Center for the Intrepid
02.2011 - 04.2012

Post-Degree Certificate in Prosthetics/Orthotics - Prosthetics And Orthotics

California State University, Long Beach

Masters of Education - Exercise And Sports Science

Texas State University

Bachelor of Science - Biology With Minor in Chemistry

Texas State University

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