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David Garza

Edinburg,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead diverse classrooms and execute lesson plans. Knowledgeable in core area of Social Studies 4-8 content. Experience working with special needs students and recently completed Special Education Supplemental examination. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Guest Teacher

Kokua Education (IDEA Public Schools)
04.2025 - Current

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  • Supported the development of social-emotional skills in students through consistent reinforcement of respectful behavior and empathetic communication practices.
  • Instructed students in lesson plans that had been created by teacher.
  • Supported SPED RISE program (special needs students).

Registrar

South Texas Health Systems
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Perform patient registration functions by interviewing patients or family members to obtain identification and demographic information. Verifies insurance and perform up front collections. Determines eligibility and arranges for admission following policies and procedures. Obtain consent signatures and explain financial responsibilities.
  • Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
  • Greeted every guest with personable approach and provided knowledgeable service.


Captain/Owner

SPI Coastal Fishing Charters, LLC
08.2021 - 07.2023

Private fishing charters and eco-tours at South Padre Island, offering inshore/bay fishing, dolphin watching, shelling, visiting private beaches, and sight-seeing.

Substitute Teacher

ECISD
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules


Case Management Analyst

Cigna HealthSpring
02.2015 - 06.2021

Assisting membership with chronic ailments, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, mental health problems, or life altering circumstances to improve access to rehabilitative providers and other community services. Identify member needs through screening and health risk assessments. Meeting with clients, families, members of the health care team to coordinate effective transition of care. Maintaining communication with with clients and healthcare team to assess their well being and make changes to their treatment care plan, as needed.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
12-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
05-1997

Skills

  • Positive reinforcement
  • Student engagement
  • Positive Attitude, Excellent Communication skills

Certification

Statement of Eligibility (SOE) for Internship from Texas Teachers of Tomorrow, Social Studies 4-8; Supplemental in Special Education 163

Timeline

Guest Teacher

Kokua Education (IDEA Public Schools)
04.2025 - Current

Registrar

South Texas Health Systems
02.2024 - 12.2024

Substitute Teacher

ECISD
11.2022 - 05.2023

Captain/Owner

SPI Coastal Fishing Charters, LLC
08.2021 - 07.2023

Case Management Analyst

Cigna HealthSpring
02.2015 - 06.2021

Master of Arts - Public Administration

St. Mary's University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

St. Mary's University