Leah Garcia

Children's Ministry Volunteer (Ages 1-2) - Current

• Provide care and supervision for toddlers ages 1-2 during church services
• Support early language development through songs, play, reading, and interactive communication
• Encourage social engagement and foundational communication skills in a nurturing environment

• Provide ongoing childcare for 6 year old child with Down Syndrome and 10 year old neurotypical child
• Support expressive and receptive language development through play, reading, and daily activities
• Encourage communication independence and social interaction
• Developed a strong passion for speech-language pathology through hands-on experience
• Collaborated with therapists to implement recommended strategies supporting children's development goals.
• Enhanced problem-solving skills by addressing unexpected challenges during childcare sessions effectively.
• Educated siblings on how to interact positively with their special needs brother or sister, fostering inclusive family dynamics.
• Established a safe and nurturing environment, promoting positive behavior and emotional growth.
• Improved motor skills for physically challenged kids through engaging exercises.

• Assisted with chimney inspections, identifying structural issues and recommending necessary repairs.
• Operated specialized tools for chimney cleaning, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery.
• Supported senior technicians in performing routine maintenance on various chimney systems.
• Maintained accurate records of services performed and materials used during each job.

• Provide individualized care to child with non-verbal Autism spectrum disorder (ages 4-6) and older sibling (ages 8-10)
• Supported communication through play, routines, and structured interaction
• Practiced patience, adaptability, and communication strategies to need child's needs
• Supervised children's activities, ensuring safety and engagement in learning experiences.
• Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, promoting healthy eating habits among children.
• Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational games and crafts to stimulate creativity.
• Communicated effectively with parents regarding daily activities and child development progress.

• Facilitated weekly youth meetings, fostering community and engagement among participants.
• Managed communication channels for youth updates, ensuring timely information dissemination.
• Mentored young individuals on personal and spiritual growth, resulting in an increase in overall youth group participation.
• Developed strong connections with youth members by organizing engaging and interactive group activities.
• Provided counseling to students with spiritual and personal issues and maintained relationships with students.
• Established safe spaces during gatherings for open dialogue about faith-related questions or concerns among young people.

• Assisted in caring for and supervising children ages 0-11 during church services and events
• Helped lead activities, games, and lessons in safe and supportive environment
• Communicated effectively with children of varying ages and developmental stages and their parents