Megan Gardner

Ms. Megan Gardner
Email: fireflyepixie@aol.com


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

Education:

AMI Montessori Primary Certification, Diploma to be attained May 2008, Montessori Institute of Atlanta

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:

  • CPR certified since 1997
  • First Aid certified since 2003

Experience:
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


 

 

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