About Me

Megan Garcia

Profile

I am a stay at home mom, and I have a seven year old son and a three year old daughter. I love my children and truly enjoy being home with them to see them grow and develop. This year my son is going to 2nd grade and so I will only have my daughter at home with me. This will be my third year of teaching during the school year, and I have taught two years of summer camp classes. I love to teach young children crafting classes! I have been crafting with my mom since I was a little girl. This tradition is something that I've passed down to my son and I would love to help other children find their creativity!

Work Experience

2005-2007  Developmental Specialist
Journeys in Rigby, Idaho (Disability Center for Children and Adults)

I worked one-on-one with a child with down syndrome and three adults with different disabilities.

I helped the child with down syndrome with her speech, school work, fine and gross motor skills, and social skills. We would cook together, do craft projects, go bowling, go shopping, and many more activities.

With the adults I helped them with their social skills and controlling their emotions.

I also taught a craft class for all of the adults with disabilities that was held once a month.

2004-2005 Teacher's Assistant
Preschool at Adams Elementary School in Rexburg, Idaho

I led the group during the following daily activities: snack time, story time, craft time, centers, and outdoor play. I also was often in charge of creating decorations for the classroom for the theme of each month. My favorite part of preschool was helping the children with their craft projects. It was so much fun to see them use their imaginations!

2003-2004 Teacher's Assistant
Preschool at Guerrero Elementary in Mesa, AZ
I supported the teacher in all the daily activities. Responsible for the preparation of projects and often in charge of leading the project to its completion and decoration of the room. I supported the children's development in the English language.

Education

Brigham Young University-Idaho from 2002-2006
Major-University Studies in Early Childhood Development with an emphases in Special Education.

Skills

Experience presiding over primary children at our local church of twenty children plus, and three teachers. 

It was my responsibility to train the teachers, support them in teaching the children, and teach the children to learn and experience gospel precepts.

Experience presiding over the young women at our local church of seven young girls. It was my responsibility to teach the girls gospel principles. I was also in charge of planning weekly Wednesday night activities that where educational, cultural, spiritual in nature.

My crafting skills include: sewing, wood crafts, painting techniques, jewelry making, clay sculpting, working with textiles, and paper.