Special Assistant to the President for Academic Success

• Apr 2022 - Present

As Special Assistant to the President, I will work closely with all offices of the university, and as such, will also serve as a bridge for all programs and support for the accomplishment of the institutional vision, stability, vision, mission and growth. Furthermore, I will be responsible for providing a climate of servant leadership in an atmosphere committed to the University’s mission and ministry. As Special Assistant to the President, I will work closely with all offices of the university, and as such, will also serve as a bridge for all programs and support for the accomplishment of the institutional vision, stability, vision, mission and growth. Furthermore, I will be responsible for providing a climate of servant leadership in an atmosphere committed to the University’s mission and ministry.

President

• Jan 2000 - Present

ESL Director

• Jan 2019 - Jul 2021

ESL Program for International Students ESL Program for International Students

Associate Professor

• Jan 2008 - Dec 2018

Bilingual Educator in public schools and professor of higher education for 27 years;CEO of SNG Educational Consultants Inc. (Coaching Novice Teachers, Professional Development, TEXES Preparation & Certification Exams EC-6 Generalist Bilingual, ESL Endorsement, PPR, and Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test- BTLPT);Professor at Higher Education; Grant writer & Author of numerous research articles, Study Abroad Faculty- led courses and projects in Germany, China, Australia, Mexico, United Kingdom and Málaga, Spain; Past Chair of HWNT non- profit organization. 2015-2016 S. A. Chapter Chair & Chair- Elect of HISPANIC Women's Network of Texas -Non- Profit Organization -Scholarships and Mentoring for Latina Students in San Antonio, Texas;Speaker and Author of "Better Together", Inspiring Stories About Relationships, Hope and Generosity (October 2014)

Honorary Professor, University of Malaga, Spain

• Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

Research, SIOP, ESL teaching, facilitated, coordinated and taught study abroad courses. MOUs /Partnerships with Malaga’s public and private schools, universities and early childhood learning centers. Graduate students received scholarships and traveled to Spain. A&M University students were assigned Field placement / residency in Malaga schools and universities. Dr. Garcia spearheaded the study abroad project for 7 years. She was appointed by the A&M Chancellor and A&M President to a fellowship to live and teach at University of Malaga(UMA)Spain in the Fall of 2015. UMA appointed Dr. Garcia Honorary Professor of Collaboration/Research in 2015.

Sr Director, Teacher Preparation & Certification

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

Professional development and teacher certification for pre- service teachers. Build and enhance the Student teacher and Field-based handbooks, build relationships with over 26 San Antonio School districts and partnered with Mexicans and Americans Working Together (MATT). Sponsored and participated in BESO, ACEI, Campus Crusade for Christ student Organizations Professional development and teacher certification for pre- service teachers. Build and enhance the Student teacher and Field-based handbooks, build relationships with over 26 San Antonio School districts and partnered with Mexicans and Americans Working Together (MATT). Sponsored and participated in BESO, ACEI, Campus Crusade for Christ student Organizations

Lecturer

• Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

Field Based Specialist /Lecturer

• Aug 1999 - Aug 2006

Field based Specialist Observed Preservice Teachers in the Public School Placements Mentored, Taught Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment undergraduate courses; Preservice and Teacher preparation and certification classes. Field based Specialist Observed Preservice Teachers in the Public School Placements Mentored, Taught Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment undergraduate courses; Preservice and Teacher preparation and certification classes.

Bilingual Teacher/ EC/ ESL/ Montessori

• Aug 1996 - Oct 1999

Bilingual EC ESL Montessori Teacher and Trainer Bilingual EC ESL Montessori Teacher and Trainer

Bilingual ESL ECE Montessori Teacher

• Aug 1990 - Jul 1996

Bilingual ECE ESL Teacher (1992-1996)Special Ed Special needs Teacher Asst (1990-1992) Bilingual ECE ESL Teacher (1992-1996)Special Ed Special needs Teacher Asst (1990-1992)