PDS III
MISSOULA, MT
Region 2 Region
CCR&R: Child Care Resources
Professional Development Specialist/Trainer
(406) 728-6446
Schedule Availability
Both
Michelle Burton has been in the early childhood field for 12 years. She worked in a Montessori center for several years before opening an in-home program exclusively for infants and toddlers. She is Infant Toddler Certified. She holds a bachelor's degree in Biology and a Juris Doctor degree. Currently, she is a Professional Development Specialist and Consultant for Child Care Resources.
Age Group Expertise
Infants (0 through 18 months)
Toddlers (19 through 35 months)
Preschoolers (36 months through entry to school)
Knowledge Base Content Area
Diversity
Child development
Health and Well-being
Family and community partnerships
Observation, documentation, and assessment
Environmental Design
Teaching and engagement
Professionalism
Program Management
Personal Dispositions
Curriculum and learning environment
Approved To Teach
CPR/First Aid
Relationship Based Care (RBC)
Additional Training
Foundations for Trainers
Training Strategies
Technical Assistance Credentials
Endorsements
STARS Consultant
Bachelor's Degree
Montana State University - Bozeman
Biology
Doctorate
The University of Montana
Law
Some College
The University of Montana - Western
Non-degree
Some College
The University of Montana - Western
Early Childhood Education
Some College
The University of Montana - Western
Early Childhood Education
Montana Infant/Toddler Certification