Keeley Rodzik
Rochester
Summary
Highly effective educator with a proven track record at Royal Oak Schools, excelling in curriculum implementation and fostering collaborative environments. Skilled in differentiated instruction and parent-teacher communication, I effectively enhanced student engagement and academic performance. Passionate about teaching reading and committed to continuous professional development in literacy education.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Royal Oak Schools
08.2000 - Current
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning. Worked as a team in our Primary Unit to offer flexible grouping for first and second graders in literacy.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- 2013 Upton Elementary Teacher of the Year
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators entering the profession, offering guidance and support throughout their beginning years of teaching.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Served on the district ELA committee and social studies committee.
Title I Summer School Coordinator
Royal Oak School District
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Developed positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and program details.
- Managed enrollment and communication with families and teaching staff for the summer school program.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments, refining approaches as necessary to optimize results.
- Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback to facilitate continuous improvement in academic performance.
Internship and Substitute Teacher
Lansing School District
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Yearlong internship at Mt. Hope Elementary in Lansing,MI. teaching and assessing diverse learners in a first grade classroom.
- Upon completing the internship I was hired for the remainder of the year to provide interventions for student K-5.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading And Language Arts
Oakland University
Rochester, MI01-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-1999
High School Diploma -
Port Huron Northern
Port Huron, MI01-1995
Skills
- Curriculum implementation
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson plan development
- Orton Gillingham training
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Literacy education
- Parent-teacher communication
- LETRS training beginning in June 2025
Certification
Professional Teaching Certificate
ELEMENTARY K-5 ALL SUBJECTS (K-8 All subjects in self-captained classroom)
Additional Endorsements
ENGLISH (BA) K-8
PSYCHOLOGY (CE) K-8
READING SPECIALIST (BR) K-12
Timeline
Title I Summer School Coordinator
Royal Oak School District
06.2013 - 08.2013
Second Grade Teacher
Royal Oak Schools
08.2000 - Current
Internship and Substitute Teacher
Lansing School District
09.1999 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Reading And Language Arts
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Port Huron Northern
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