Mayra Garcia
About Mayra Garcia
Mayra Garcia serves as the Lead Preschool Teacher at Adelante Mujeres in Forest Grove, Oregon, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in child development and previous roles at Nike and KinderCare Education, she brings extensive experience to her teaching practice.
Work at Adelante Mujeres
Mayra Garcia has served as the Lead Preschool Teacher at Adelante Mujeres since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing preschool education and implementing curriculum designed to support early childhood development. Located in Forest Grove, Oregon, Adelante Mujeres focuses on empowering women and families through education and community support.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Adelante Mujeres, Mayra Garcia worked at Nike as a Lead Teacher from 2018 to 2020. Her role involved developing educational programs and facilitating learning experiences for children. Prior to that, she spent eight years at KinderCare Education as a Knowledge Learning Adventures Coordinator from 2010 to 2018, where she coordinated educational initiatives and supported staff in delivering quality early childhood education.
Education and Expertise
Mayra Garcia earned her Bachelor of Science in Child Development from Oregon State University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2014. This academic background provides her with a strong foundation in child development theories and practices, which she applies in her teaching and program development.
Career Timeline
Mayra Garcia's career in education spans over a decade, beginning with her role at KinderCare Education from 2010 to 2018. She then transitioned to Nike, where she worked as a Lead Teacher for two years. Since 2021, she has been contributing her expertise to Adelante Mujeres as the Lead Preschool Teacher.