Megan Gardner

Ms. Megan Gardner

Goal: To provide a quality Montessori education to young children.

Education

Music Major and Full-Time Student, 2002 – 2006, Glendale Community College

  • President’s Honor List

  • Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

  • Secretary of Omicron Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa

Certification

  • AMI Diploma 2008 from Montessori Institute ot Atlanta
  • AMI Montessori Primary Certification, Diploma to be attained May 2008, Montessori Institute of Atlanta
  • CPR certified since 1997
  • First Aid certified since 2003

Experience

Lead toddler teacher at Dynamite Montessori, 2007 - present

Respite and Habilitation Worker, Consumer Advocacy Projects, October 2003 – August 2006

  • Prepared extended lesson plans for children with special needs

  • Implemented educational and practical lesson plans with special needs children

  • Guided children with baking and other kitchen activities

  • Played outdoor games

Nanny, Sprinkle Family, June 2003 – August 2006
Nanny for two children of a Montessori teacher between the ages of 14 mos. and 7 yrs. old

  • Guided children with baking and other kitchen activities

  • Supervised painting, origami, and other various art activities

  • Played outdoor games

  • Assisted with toilet training

  • Worked with parents to create and maintain a consistent setting for children

  • Transported children from school to activities to home

Recreational Staff Member, Bellair Association, September 2001 – July 2004
Began with basic duties and acquired additional responsibilities throughout my employment

  • Directed Arts and Crafts activities, Free Swim, and Movie Night for ages 5 – 15

  • Planned seasonal activities such as Easter egg hunts and haunted houses

  • Guided groups of children as large as 30, prepared and served snacks

  • Created a clean, safe, and attractive environment for children and adults

  • Maintained safe and appropriate behavior in the community pools

  • Opened and closed facilities, inventoried and requisitioned supplies

Volunteer Experience

Park Meadows Elementary School

  • Assisted in a kindergarten class, August 2003 – May 2004

  • Assisted in after school choir for fourth – sixth grade students, August 2003 – May 2004

  • Assisted in a developmental preschool class, August 2001 – May 2003