Overview
Work History
Education
Thesis Research: Furman University
Languages
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Kevin Galindo

Seneca,SC

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Intern

Greenville Literacy Association
Greenville, SC
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult learners, adapting lessons to meet the language levels and cultural backgrounds of diverse students
  • Informed prospective students about available GED and ESL programs, helping them navigate registration and placement processes
  • Supported a welcoming and inclusive learning environment by building rapport with students, and maintaining a helpful presence in the learning center.

Lead Clinical Information Specialist

Oak Street Health Clinic
Greenville, SC
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Support providers in different clinics within the company to accurately document a patient’s medical and social history by utilizing local EMR systems to find pertinent information, or requesting records from a facility to accurately support a patient’s diagnosis.
  • Support providers in completing referrals, placing diagnostic and lab orders to monitor a patient’s health, to achieve the company’s model of preventative care (happy, healthy, and out of the hospital).
  • Focus on improving the clinic’s quality metrics by ensuring other scribes have the knowledge and resources required to work as a team.

Camp Counselor

Falling Creek Camp
Zirconia, NC
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Charged with instilling the Camp’s core values of Courage, Respect, Positive Attitude, and Trust.
  • Supervised camper activities and mediated behavioral issues to promote a fun, inclusive culture.
  • Maintained a positive, outgoing demeanor with campers and staff.

Mentor

Clemson Univeristy
Clemson, SC
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Mentored underrepresented college freshman pursuing a science degree
  • Encouraged college freshman to seek research programs and internships
  • Strengthened networking skills of college freshman

Shadowing

Foothills Family Practice
Westminster, SC
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Observed physician and patient interactions to become a more effective communicator.
  • Discussed major health issues that are problematic for various age groups.
  • Gained awareness of the sensitivity between the variety of cultural backgrounds and age differences.

Education

Master of Science - Community Engaged Medicine

Furman University
Greenville, SC
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Biology with a minor in psychology

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
05-2021

Thesis Research: Furman University

  • Conducted independent research examining the relationship between language brokering and depression among Hispanic adolescents through the lens of social determinants of health
  • Synthesized peer-reviewed literature and case studies to explore cultural, emotional, and systemic contributors to mental health disparities
  • Analyzed data from existing studies to identify trends linking language mediation roles with increased stress, anxiety, and emotional burden
  • Developed policy recommendations addressing mental health challenges through culturally responsive school and community interventions
  • Presented findings to academic faculty and peers as part of a capstone requirement for the Community Engaged Medicine master’s program

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Student Intern

Greenville Literacy Association
08.2024 - 04.2025

Lead Clinical Information Specialist

Oak Street Health Clinic
08.2021 - 06.2024

Camp Counselor

Falling Creek Camp
05.2021 - 08.2021

Mentor

Clemson Univeristy
08.2020 - 12.2020

Shadowing

Foothills Family Practice
12.2019 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Community Engaged Medicine

Furman University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology with a minor in psychology

Clemson University
Kevin Galindo