Michelle Crawford
Teaching Experience
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS CHILD CARE SERVICES Austin, TX
Quality Initiatives Program Manager 2012 - 2020
- Maintain budget for Quality program offered throughout Travis County
- Create reports and data providing evidence performance measures are being met through various projects and contracts
- Collaborate with a developing network of organizations within the Austin community, including The City of Austin, Travis County, Success by Six and Austin Community College
- Supervise and offer Reflective Supervision to 8 Director Mentor team members, in addition to 1 program support specialist.
Director Mentor 2010 – 2012
- Provide on-site mentoring and consultation services to child care administrators working towards Texas Rising Star and/or NAEYC standards
- Develop and implement training for administrators and teachers within the project including, but not limited to leadership development, organizational climate, utilizing reflective practice, classroom management, hiring practices and creating communities of practice
- Collaborate with a developing network of organizations within the Austin community, including The City of Austin, Travis County, Success by Six and Austin Community College
Infant Toddler Teacher Mentor 2010 - 2011
- Collaborate in developing a network of teachers to participate in the Infant Toddler CDA/Mentor project
- Provide technical assistance and support to teachers in the project including, but not limited to developmentally appropriate practice, classroom management, health and safety, curriculum development, and CDA coursework
- Provide training that covers goals and expectations of ITERS, ECERS and Texas Rising Star standards
- Interface with Community and Collaborative partners
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Austin, TX
Associate Instructor – Child Development Department 2008 - Present
- Provide instruction and support for students enrolled in Child Development courses through the Austin Community College
- Instruction involves a variety of formats, including but not limited to lecture, small group activities, one to one guidance and individualized support as needed for each student
- Development of specific curriculum as related to the course and overall evaluation of student progress
- Courses taught include:
- CDEC/TECA 1303: Families, Schools and Community
- CDEC/TECA 1311: Educating Young Children
- CDEC/TECA 1318: Wellness of the Young Child
- CDEC 2341: The School Aged Child
- CDEC 1417: CDA I
- CDEC 2422: CDA II
- CDEC 2424: CDA III
- CDEC 1321: The Infant and Toddler
Community Education Instructor 2010 – Present
- Develop and present 4-hour courses on the National Association for the Education of Young Children code of ethics
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY San Marcos, TX
Lecturer – School of Family and Child Development 2012 – Present
- Provide instruction and support for students enrolled in Family & Consumer Sciences courses
- Instruction involves a variety of formats, including but not limited to lecture, small group activities, one to one guidance and individualized support as needed for each student
- Development of specific curriculum as related to the course and overall evaluation of student progress
- Courses taught include:
- FCD 3355: Family Relationships
- FCD 3353: Family Life Education
- FCD 4351: Cultural Diversity within Families
- FCD 4301: Internship in Family and Child Development
FAMILYCONNECTIONS Austin, TX
Child Development Specialist 2002 - 2010
- Provide on-site mentoring and consultation services to child care administrators working towards Texas Rising Star and/or NAEYC standards
- Collaborate with a developing network of organizations within the Austin community, including Raising Austin, United Way, Child Incorporated and Austin Community College
- Develop and implement training for administrators and teachers within the project including, but not limited to leadership development, organizational climate, utilizing reflective practice, classroom management, hiring practices and creating communities of practice
- Attend community functions as early childhood education advocate within the community
- Exhibitor coordinator for annual parenting fair, Celebration of Families. Approximately 100 vendors attended annually
- Mobile lending library, Training Wheels, project coordinator
- Child care resource and referral specialist
- Produce quarterly agency newsletter
- Provide resource and referral counseling service to parents
- Perform data and system management tasks including intake forms and provider updates
- Develop and implement parent education classes
ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Austin, TX
Early Childhood Program Coordinator 1997 - 2003
- Manage staff of 5 teachers
- Facilitate hiring process, new staff orientation and training
- Develop and present staff development training opportunities
- Develop and implement curriculum for children ages 0 – 3 years old
- Coordinating duties for weekly parent volunteers
- Worked closely with education director to facilitate relationships between parents and staff
- Maintain personnel files
- Provide support to parents
AUSTIN JEWISH ACADEMY Austin, TX
First Grade Teaching Assistant 2001 - 2002
- Assist with planning and implementation of curriculum
- Work with individual and cooperative groups of children
- Assist teachers with daily activities, including substitute teaching as needed
MOM’S BEST FRIEND Austin, TX
Early Childhood Educator 1995 - 1999
- Responsible for care and education of young children, ages 0 – 8 years old
- Worked with a variety of families on a semi-permanent basis
- Care included all day, half day and overnight care
VARIOUS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS Austin, TX
Lead Teacher 1992 - 1996
- Coordinate and supervise summer camp extended care program
- Communicate developmental accomplishments to parents
- Develop and plan age appropriate curriculum
- Provide guidance and supervision to teaching assistants
- Worked with all age groups: infants, toddlers, 2 year olds, 3 – 5 year olds and afterschool care
Professional Certifications
- Certified Child Care Health Consultant
- Certified Positive Behavioral Support Specialist
- Master Registered Trainer #1269
- Certified Program Administration Scales (PAS) Assessor
- Taking Charge of Change Train the Trainer – Early Childhood Leadership Series
- Certified National Trainer for Child Care Health Consultants
- Certified PCAN trainer for Zero to Three
- Certified Cradling Literacy Trainer for Zero to Three
- Certified Program for Infants and Toddlers West Ed Trainier - In process
- Certified Infant CLASS assessor and Trainer
- Certified Toddler CLASS assessor and Trainer
- Cerftified Preschool CLASS assessor and Trainer
- Leve IV Infant Mental Health Mentor - Texas Association of Infant Mental Health
Professional Activities
2012-current - Level IV Texas Association of Infant Mental Health Mentor
2013 - Texas Association of Infant Mental Health Conference Commitee
2007 – 2010 – Board for the Austin Association for the Education of Young Children – Vice President of Support Services
2008 – Current - Member of the Texas Association of Infant Mental Health
2008 – Current – Austin Community College Child Development Department Advisory Committee
2008 - 2012 - Co-Chair of the Infant/Toddler Social Emotional Collaborative
2012 - Austin Association for the Education of Young Children Trainer of the Year
Published: September 10, 2025