Michelle Welch
Gallitzin
Summary
Dedicated education professional focused on meeting student needs through effective support and resources. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment by prioritizing student welfare. Highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring all educational requirements are addressed efficiently.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Secretary
Penn Cambria School District
Cresson
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
- Facilitated communication among parents, students, and school administration to ensure clarity and resolve issues.
- Maintained student records with attention to confidentiality and accuracy.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated supply orders to maintain essential resources.
- Managed confidential documents with discretion to uphold privacy and compliance.
School Bus Driver
Fullington Trailways
Hollidaysburg
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Operated school buses safely on designated routes for student transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections and reported maintenance issues promptly.
- Ensured compliance with traffic laws and safety regulations during all trips.
- Facilitated safe and efficient boarding and exiting of students to ensure timely departures.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to address route changes or emergencies swiftly.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
Behavioral Health Technician
Journey Center
Altoona
2023 - 04.2024
- Provided direct care to patients in therapeutic settings.
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Documented patient progress to ensure continuity of care and maintained accurate records for treatment evaluation.
- Established professional relationships with clients and staff to foster a supportive therapeutic environment.
- Collaborated with staff to implement effective behavior management strategies, enhancing patient engagement and compliance.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Paraprofessional
Hollidaysburg Area School District
Hollidaysburg
2022 - 2023
- Assisted students with academic tasks while tailoring support to individual needs.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Conducted targeted reading and math interventions to enhance student learning outcomes under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster positive classroom behavior.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supported teachers by preparing instructional materials and classroom resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2026
Skills
- Document preparation
- Data entry
- Record keeping
- Spreadsheet management
- Report generation
- Filing experience
- File management
- Keyboarding skills
- Task prioritization
- Prioritization and time management
- Multi-line phone systems
- Phone etiquette
- Office correspondence
- Inter-office communications
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Teacher relations
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Instructional support
- Early childhood education
- Multi-line phone systems
Certification
Honor Society
Timeline
Secretary
Penn Cambria School District
04.2023 - 01.2026
School Bus Driver
Fullington Trailways
03.2022 - 05.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
Journey Center
2023 - 04.2024
Paraprofessional
Hollidaysburg Area School District
2022 - 2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University