Michele Pickford
Acme
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Specialist
Wesley Spectrum Services
Greensburg
01.2009 - 08.2018
- Coordinated with families to address transportation arrangements and specific needs.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve transportation-related issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of transportation services provided to clients.
- Communicated directly with the County Children's Bureau to ensure the best care to all their clients both children and parents.
- Compiled daily transportation reports to inform county of visit outcomes and service effectiveness.
- Related all pertinent information immediately to supervisor.
- Tracked vehicle mileage and supply purchases to generate accurate and timely spending reports.
Classroom Specialist
Westmoreland Community Action
Greensburg
08.1996 - 08.2005
- Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities and lesson planning.
- Supported children's developmental needs through individual and group activities.
- Maintained a safe and clean learning environment for all students.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among children during playtime.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and strategies.
- Prepared educational materials and resources for various lessons.
- Monitored student behavior, promoting positive discipline techniques.
- Participated in staff meetings to share insights on classroom dynamics.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Incorporated technology into the classroom setting when appropriate.
- Worked closely with site director, family care workers, classroom teaching team and other specialists.
- Maintained records of student attendance and behavior incidents.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities for children.
- Attended staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Supported teachers in developing lesson plans that cater to different learning styles and abilities of students.
- Assisted preschool teachers in preparing and delivering stimulating learning activities for students.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. Zion Christian Academy
Acme, PA06-1988
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
WCCC
Youngwood PA07-2026
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Coordinating schedules
- Transportation planning
- Incident reporting
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- communication
- support person
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Effective communication
- Educational technology
- Conflict resolution
- Creative problem solving
- Leading activities
- Goal setting
- Safety and supervision
- Developmental needs
- Dramatic play
- Documentation and record keeping
- Child assessment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Child's CPR certified
- Behavioral management
- Student remediation
- Practical learning
- Science exploration
- Nutrition education
- Arts and crafts
- Early literacy
- Circle time management
- Family engagement
- Time management
- Storytelling techniques
- Motor skill development
- Restocking supplies
- Curriculum planning
- Empathy and patience
- Active listening
Certification
- Early childhood Education Certificate WCCC 2015
- Infant child and adult CPR First aid and ADD
Timeline
Transportation Specialist
Wesley Spectrum Services
01.2009 - 08.2018
Classroom Specialist
Westmoreland Community Action
08.1996 - 08.2005
High School Diploma -
Mt. Zion Christian Academy
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
WCCC