LEEZEL BALTAZAR

29520 Lamprey Street (858)232-8839

Sun City, CA 92586 Balta017@cougars.csusm.edu

Education
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology May 2018
Option: Pre-Physical Therapy
§ Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.81

Honors
§ President’s Honor Roll, 6 semesters, Mt. San Jacinto College
§ Dean’s Honor List, 4 semesters, California State University San Marcos
§ Magna Cum Laude, Graduation, California State University San Marcos

Research
Biomechanics
§ Studied the differences between barbell back squat variations using 3-D Motion Capture.

Exercise Physiology
§ Studied the effects of self-selected music on strength training performance.

Experience

Youth Leader April 2014 – December 2016

Cornerstone Christian Baptist Church
§ Led groups of 15-20 youth in various activities
§ Planned, organized, and taught workshops to small groups of 6-8 youth for Bible study
§ Provided community service to San Diego homeless shelters
§ Provided community service to over 250 families in local church events

Worship/Music Leader April 2014 – December 2016

Cornerstone Christian Baptist Church
§ Led worship/music portions for over 100 people
§ Planned and directed weekly worship/music practices
§ Found chords and lyrics for musicians and singers
§ Communicate in a timely and effective manner with worship team members and church staff

Cashier June 2016 - Present

Dollar Tree, Temecula, CA
§ Excellent customer service using adaptability skills
§ Responsible for accepting payments from customers, giving change, and receipts.
§ Responsible for solving customer complaints and providing information about products.

Intern January 2018 – May 2018

CSUSM Kinesiology Department, San Marcos Senior Center
§ Develop skills in building trustworthy and interpersonal relationships with older adults and
Kinesiology students
§ Develop an understanding of geriatrics as career goal
§ Onsite support of community-based older adults who are at an increased risk of falling or are in
therapy for injury recovery
§ Administer the Montreal Cognitive Test with older adults
§ Coordinate pre- and post-tests for physical mobility in older adults (strength, repetition,
balance, range of motion, reaction speed, gait) with Kinesiology students
§ Supporting older adults with the use of a gait belt

Skills
§ Professional and intergenerational communication skills
§ Bilingual (English and Tagalog)
§ Strong leadership and organizational skills
§ Computer Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint