Steve R. Garza
Edinburg
Summary
Dedicated Physical Education Teacher with a proven track record in enhancing student fitness and wellbeing through effective program development and engaging activities. Strong time management and organizational skills contribute to high productivity in educational settings. Expertise in communication and leadership fosters a supportive environment for physical and social growth. Experienced in collaborating with educational staff to address diverse student needs and promote healthy lifestyles.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
De La Vina Elementary
Edinburg
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging physical education lessons for students in grades PK through 5, fostering physical development and teamwork.
- Coordinated and organized field trips, including managing transportation logistics and ensuring a safe, educational experience for students.
- Participated in fundraising activities and managed purchasing and ordering processes to support physical education programs.
Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Del Valle Middle School-Del Valle ISD
Austin
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Apply curriculum that includes activities to guide students towards learning cooperative and social skills, physical fitness components and assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Coaching football, basketball, and track
Field Event Coach
St. Dominic Savio High School
Austin
02.2013 - 05.2017
- Responsible for coaching all field events in track and field
Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Dailey Middle School-Del Valle ISD
Austin
07.2013 - 08.2016
- Applied curriculum that included activities to guide students towards learning cooperative and social skills, physical fitness components and assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Coached football, basketball, and track
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Coordinator
IDEA-Allan
Austin
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Applied curriculum that included activities to guide students towards learning cooperative and social skills, physical fitness components and assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Started and developed the Athletic program at IDEA-Allan: Head Flag Football Coach, Head Volleyball Coach, and Head Basketball Coach (boys and girls)
- Managed budget and purchased equipment for physical education and athletic programs
Physical Education Program (PEP) Coordinator/Athletic Coordinator
East Austin College Prep Academy
Austin
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Supervised and coordinated all physical education programs
- Monitored core education classes to ensure fitness was incorporated into physical education / health TEKS
- Developed curriculum for all physical education classes for all grade levels
- Nurtured partnerships and contractual services with outside organizations to develop programs to provide fitness classes for the community
- Collected and reported data according to PEP grant specifications
- Oversaw athletic programs and scheduling of games
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Coordinator
East Austin College Prep Academy
Austin
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Applied curriculum that included activities to guide students towards learning cooperative and social skills, wellness & nutrition issues, basic healthy habits, smoking/drug education, safety, physical fitness components and assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Started and developed the Athletic program at EACPA: Head Flag Football Coach, Assistant Volleyball Coach, Head Basketball Coach, and Head Indoor Soccer Coach
Physical Education Teacher
Lockhart High School
Lockhart
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Track & Field Coach; Varsity/Junior Varsity Inside Linebackers Coach; Area Finalist (Second Round); First Team All District Linebacker (Kory Robbins)
- Designed and implemented curriculum to teach athletes essential motor and sport skills.
Physical Education & Health Teacher
M. L. Cisneros Lockhart Freshmen Campus
Lockhart
07.2007 - 06.2009
- Freshman Athletic Coordinator; Head Freshman Football Coach; Freshman Basketball Coach
- Put into practice instructional strategies to address rigor, relevance in physical education. Lesson plans focused on cognitive skill development and physical activity applications to ensure that all students met and exceeded principles in health promotion; disease prevention concepts; effects of the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; and health-related fitness concepts
Teen Leadership Teacher
Sam Houston High School
Houston
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Head Track Coach and Defensive Coordinator for Football
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in accordance with the instructional programs and ensured that the lesson plans reflected the accommodations for the varied student learning styles.
Physical Education & Health Teacher
Southside High School
San Antonio
07.2001 - 06.2006
- Assistant Varsity/JV/Freshman Basketball Coach; Varsity Football Coach; JV/Freshman Track Coach; Class of 2005 Sponsor
- Planned and implemented instruction to ensure that all students met and exceeded principles in health promotion; disease prevention concepts; effects of the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; and health-related fitness concepts as well as the importance and appropriate strategies of physical education.
Physical Education, Health, & 7th Science Teacher
Hearne High School & Hearne Middle School
Hearne
07.2000 - 06.2001
- Head Softball Coach and Varsity Linebacker Coach
- Encouraged students to exceed physical education standards by engaging students in a rigorous curriculum that challenged them academically and physically.
- Planned lessons included activities such as preparing learning objectives and goals, designing tests, study materials, setting up labs, and preparing exams.
Physical Education Teacher
North Shore Middle School
Houston
08.1999 - 06.2000
- 7th & 8th Grade Track Coach; 7th Grade Football Coach
- Planned, developed, and implemented lesson plans to guide students to become healthy lifetime participants in physical activity and developing cultural competency.
World Geography & American History Teacher/Football, Basketball & Track Coach
Medina Valley High School
Castroville
07.1998 - 05.1999
- 7th Grade Track Coach; 7th Grade Football Coach
- Prepared and incorporated lessons to reach students through a variety of different learning styles that involved group work and critical thinking skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Texas A&M University at San Antonio
12.2011
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science - BESS
Texas State University
12.1997
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- Microsoft Office applications
- Google Workspace tools
Certification
- Spinal Screening Certification, 04/11
- TELPAS Assembling & Verifying Grades 2-12 Writing Collections, Spring 11
- PDAS Certification, 05/11
- ILDC Certification, 12/10
- TX State Physical Education-All Level & Health Education-Secondary, 12/97
Clinics And Workshops
- Under Armor Football Clinic, 2010
- Texas High School Coaching Clinic, 2009, 2008, 2006 & 2000
- Costal Bend Clinic (Football & Track), 2009
- University of Houston Football Clinic, 2006
- Mack Brown Texas Longhorn Football Clinic, 2006, 2004 & 2003
- Lone Star Football Clinic, 2013, 2005, 2003 & 2001
- Nike Basketball Coaches Clinic, 2004
- Gridiron Football Clinic, 2004
- SMU Football Clinic, 2004
- Nike Coach of the Year Football Clinic, 2004, 2002, 2000 & 1999
- Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Clinic, 2002
- Jody Conradt Texas Lady Longhorns Basketball Clinic, 2002
- Baylor University Football Clinic, 2000
- Ragin' Cajun Football Clinic, 2000
Related Experience
- Mack Brown Football Camp-University of Texas at Austin, 2006
- Dennis Franchione Football Camp-Texas A&M University, 06/05-07/05
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
De La Vina Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Del Valle Middle School-Del Valle ISD
08.2016 - 05.2022
Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Dailey Middle School-Del Valle ISD
07.2013 - 08.2016
Field Event Coach
St. Dominic Savio High School
02.2013 - 05.2017
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Coordinator
IDEA-Allan
07.2012 - 07.2013
Physical Education Program (PEP) Coordinator/Athletic Coordinator
East Austin College Prep Academy
12.2011 - 07.2012
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Coordinator
East Austin College Prep Academy
01.2010 - 12.2011
Physical Education Teacher
Lockhart High School
07.2008 - 06.2009
Physical Education & Health Teacher
M. L. Cisneros Lockhart Freshmen Campus
07.2007 - 06.2009
Teen Leadership Teacher
Sam Houston High School
08.2006 - 06.2007
Physical Education & Health Teacher
Southside High School
07.2001 - 06.2006
Physical Education, Health, & 7th Science Teacher
Hearne High School & Hearne Middle School
07.2000 - 06.2001
Physical Education Teacher
North Shore Middle School
08.1999 - 06.2000
World Geography & American History Teacher/Football, Basketball & Track Coach
Medina Valley High School
07.1998 - 05.1999
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Texas A&M University at San Antonio
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science - BESS
Texas State University
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