Magda Garcia

6324 Downey St. Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 || 951-212-7676 || garci585@cougars.csusm.edu

OBJECTIVE: Seeking position in the field of physical therapy or in Kinesiology
EDUCATION
California State University: San Marcos Planned Graduation Date: May 2021
Kinesiology – Pre-Physical Therapy B.S GPA: 3.813
Related Coursework: Care & Prevention Athletic Injuries, Movement Anatomy, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology
SKILLS
American Heart Association: BLS Provider Received: 02/2021 Expiration: 02/2023
Mental Health First Aid Received: 01/2021 Expiration: 01/2024
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Languages: Bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written)
EXPERIENCE
Riverside Community College District|| Riverside, CA October 2018- Present
Upward Bound Tutor
 Mentor disadvantaged students from three high school associated with the RCCD Upward Bound Program
 Interacted with interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, teachers, and Upward Bound staff to
create positive relationships and learning environment.
 Provide academic support through tutoring during afterschool hours and select Saturdays
 Customized unique tutoring approaches to meet the needs of each student to propel their academic success.
 Assist students prepare for exams through group or one-on-one review sessions, proofread essays, and assist
senior students through the college application process.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
CSUSM Cadaver Dissection June 2018
Cadaver Dissector
 Collaborated in a team of 12 undergraduate students to prepare and dissect two cadavers to be used as learning
materials for future anatomy and physiology classes.
 Formulate dissection plans in groups of 6 for each body part after conducting research for dissection procedures
and referencing several anatomy textbooks and models.
 Utilized and sterilized laboratory equipment for dissection, such as: scalpels, tweezers, and bone saws
Veterans Affair Hospital || La Jolla, CA February 2017- May 2018
ICU Volunteer
 Completed 270 hours of volunteer service in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
 Restocked and organized medical supplies around the unit, medical supply carts, and cardiac carts, such as:
gloves, gauze, blood tubes and gowns.
 Cleaned and disinfected patient rooms, equipment, and other high touch areas in the unit, such as the nurse’s
station, wheelchairs, and other medical supplies.
 Responsible for preparing rooms and equipment for specific patients to meet their care needs.
 Transported patients around the unit or to other units via wheelchair and bed.
 Distributed blankets, water, and other requested items to patients
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Society of Physics Students (SPS)|| CSUSM
Director of Social Media September 2016 – May 2020
 Responsible for engaging student participation and recruitment in club events and presentations by creating and
maintaining a social media presence on platforms such as: Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat
 Worked closely with local elementary and intermediate schools to create STEM related events for students.
Mock Trial || CSUSM
Treasurer September 2016 – May 2017
 Coordinated fundraising events with local restaurants on and off-campus.
 Managed funds, audited membership dues and club transactions