Michelle Carter
Sugarcreek,OH
Summary
Strategic and student-focused Career Technical Education leader with over 15 years of experience advancing career readiness, work-based learning, and postsecondary pathway development at the high school level. Proven ability to build strong partnerships with business and industry, coordinate student work-based learning experiences, ensure compliance with Ohio Career Tech standards. Committed to preparing students for success in college, career, and the evolving 21st-century workforce.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Tech Education Instructor
Canton Local School District
Canton, OH
01.2023 - Current
- Deliver career exploration, financial literacy, nutrition, and workforce readiness instruction aligned to Ohio Career Tech standards.
- Guide students in career planning, goal setting, and postsecondary pathway development.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, career goals, and pathway options.
Career Technical Education Instructor
R.G. Drage Career Technical Center
Canton, OH
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Prepare students for work-based learning placements by developing employability skills, professionalism, and workplace expectations.
- Built and maintained partnerships with local employers to coordinate clinical rotations, job shadowing, guest speakers, and employment opportunities.
- Supported students in resume writing, interview preparation, professionalism, and workplace expectations.
- Managed detailed records of student hours, clinical placements, and certifications.
Career Readiness & Work-Based Learning Experience
- Coordinated and monitored student work-based learning and clinical training placements.
- Educated students, parents, and employers about career pathway opportunities and workforce expectations.
- Assisted with recruiting and promoting career pathway programs.
- Collaborated with business and industry partners to expand and strengthen student employment opportunities.
Education
Master of Education -
01.2012
Bachelor of Science -
01.1991
Skills
- Work-Based Learning Coordination
- Career Advising
- Student Career Planning
- Industry Partnership Development
- Community Partnership Development
- Knowledge of CCP credit opportunities
- College and Career Readiness
- 21st Century Skills Integration
- Recruitment
- Effective presentation
- Organizational skills
- Project management
- Career-related events
- Collaborative leadership
- Detail-oriented
- Managing multiple deadlines
- Advancing student career readiness
- Workforce success
Career Readiness And Work Based Learning Experience
- Coordinated and monitored student work-based learning and clinical training placements.
- Educated students, parents, and employers about career pathway opportunities and workforce expectations.
- Assisted with recruiting and promoting career pathway programs.
- Facilitated and supported industry credential exam preparation and proctoring.
- Maintained tracking systems for student hours, credentials, and concentrator documentation.
- Collaborated with business and industry partners to expand and strengthen student employment opportunities.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteTimeline
Career Tech Education Instructor - Canton Local School District
01.2023 - Current
Career Technical Education Instructor - R.G. Drage Career Technical Center
01.2010 - 01.2023
Career Readiness & Work-Based Learning Experience -
Kent State University - Master of Education,
West Liberty University - Bachelor of Science,