- Knitting and Crocheting
- Graphic Design
- Enjoy participating in pickleball for overall physical and mental well-being
- Gardening
- Cooking
Patricia Michael
Parkersburg
Summary
Dynamic educator and IT specialist with a proven track record at Wood County Christian School and Bureau of Fiscal Service, excelling in classroom management and technology integration, training, and maintenance. Fostered strong relationships with students and parents while enhancing engagement through innovative teaching methods. Successfully implemented IT initiatives, improving service levels and operational efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Wood County Christian School
08.2010 - 09.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Served as Wood County Christian's Director of IT, managing the school's technology equipment, provided training to staff, and taught student aids to perform basic IT functions.
- High School and MIddle School Robotics coach.
Senior IT Specialist
Bureau of Fiscal Service
04.1996 - 08.2003
- Delivered comprehensive technical support to end-users, resolving issues quickly and improving overall satisfaction rates.
- Implemented strategic IT initiatives that reduced operational expenses while maintaining optimal service levels.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all IT assets, including hardware inventory, software licenses, warranties, and maintenance contracts.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Managed and prioritized customer service requests to achieve prompt resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
West Virginia University, Parkersburg
ParkersburgSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Conflict resolution
- Technology integration
- Classroom technology
Accomplishments
- Administration - Managed Robotics that resulted in top state rankings and invitation to National Competition.
Certification
- Secondary Science, ACSI - 2012-2025
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
Wood County Christian School
08.2010 - 09.2024
Senior IT Specialist
Bureau of Fiscal Service
04.1996 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
West Virginia University, Parkersburg
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