I’m a Preschool Teacher and freelance Digital Artist. (Previous work experiences: Administration positions, tutoring at Reading Partners, Early Childhood educator at schools inNew York City)
My teaching style is filled with creativity, patience, good sense of humor, a balance of energy and calmness. I’m inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and planning and organizing skills to ensure the day is productive and meeting each child’s needs.
I graduated High School as Salutatorian and achieved the Certificate of CUNY Service Corps, JFEW Scholarship Award, and earning a place on the Dean’s list at Lehman College, also becoming a member for the Obscura Literary Magazine at Lehman College serving as a Poetry and Art editor in College.
I am a graduate from Lehman College; I majored in English (literature) and minored in Early Childhood Education. I also attained my associates degree in Multimedia Design in Bronx Community College. I am motivated to develop my teaching skills while also ensuring that children have a balance of confidence and fun throughout their learning.
Hello, my name is Leslie Garcia. I’m a preschool teacher who enjoys writing, drawing, history, and cats.
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Geometry, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Social Studies, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Music Composition, Health, Other (Specialty), Geography, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, General Science, Cooking, Writing, Asian Studies, Child Care, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Handwriting, Coaching, Early Intervention, End of Year, Phonics, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Social Emotional Learning