Patricia A Nickol
Seminole
Summary
With over 40 years of experience in the field, I bring a wealth of expertise in child development. Strong interpersonal communication skills and specialized knowledge of infant-toddler development enable effective collaboration with parents and providers. This collaborative approach allows for adaptation and real-time feedback to meet the unique needs of each child and their family.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist
Teaching U. LLC
03.2019 - 03.2025
- Provide in-home early intervention services to children receiving services through Early Steps
Alternative Placement Program
Pinellas County School System
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Assisted middle and high school students with assignments while attending this program as an alternative to being suspended from the assigned school
Child Enrichment Specialist
UMCM
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Supported ESOL families in their role as their child's first teacher through homework help and PACT Time
Infant Toddler Specialist
Florida First Start
07.2003 - 05.2017
- Supported families in understanding child development and the importance of their role as their child's first and most important teacher
Contract Trainer
Early Learning Coalition
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Presented the Cradling Literacy Program to childcare workers
Site Coordinator
Educare
01.1998 - 06.2002
- Managed daily operations of an employee childcare program
Family Specialist
Directions for Mental Health, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Psycho-educational intervention to reduce risks of child abuse in families with children 2-18 years old
Children Services Administrator
Operation Par, Inc.
01.1989 - 09.1995
- Company Overview: Developmental Center
- Managed all aspects of the childcare center and therapeutic interventions for substance involved families with children from birth - 5 years old
- Developmental Center
Education
Graduate Certificate - Infant Toddler Specialist Program, Pre-Kindergarten Handicap Endorsement
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 05-2008
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Social Science Interdisciplinary
University of South Florida
01.1989
Associate of Art Degree - Child Development
Saint Petersburg Junior College
01.1986
Skills
- Child Development Expertise
- Family Engagement
- Skilled Communicator
- Effective Relationship Builder
- Child advocate
- Collaborative Team Member
Awards
- Cooperman-Bogue Kids First Award, 01/01/14
- Support Employee of the Year, 01/01/10
Timeline
Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist
Teaching U. LLC
03.2019 - 03.2025
Alternative Placement Program
Pinellas County School System
08.2017 - 09.2020
Child Enrichment Specialist
UMCM
08.2012 - 05.2018
Contract Trainer
Early Learning Coalition
01.2010 - 01.2013
Infant Toddler Specialist
Florida First Start
07.2003 - 05.2017
Site Coordinator
Educare
01.1998 - 06.2002
Family Specialist
Directions for Mental Health, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1998
Children Services Administrator
Operation Par, Inc.
01.1989 - 09.1995
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Social Science Interdisciplinary
University of South Florida
Associate of Art Degree - Child Development
Saint Petersburg Junior College
Graduate Certificate - Infant Toddler Specialist Program, Pre-Kindergarten Handicap Endorsement
University of Central Florida