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Keri-Jo Micek

Educator
Lakeland,FL
Keri-Jo Micek

Summary

Experienced primary educator who emphasizes relationships with students and parents. Knowledgeable in remediation skills and differentiation of lessons.

Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.

Overview

27
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Open Literacy
Remote

Virtual Tutor
08.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Deliver customized lessons, addressing individual student needs, during one on one sessions while using the Science of Reading methodology.
  • Facilitate engaging tutoring sessions to enhance students phonological awareness, fluency, and comprehension.
  • Document progress, adjust learning plans, and assess student progress through Canva on company's site.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strength reading skills, boost confidence, and foster love of reading.

Phoenix Academy
Omaha, NE

Kindergarten Teacher
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Administer Kindergarten Readiness assessments and confer with administrators about placement
  • Record, track, and analyze student data to provide individualized and differentiated instruction
  • Proficient in using iReady, Wit & Wisdom, The Writing Road to Reading/Spalding, and SRA curriculum

Educare
Omaha, NE

Lead Teacher/ Associate Teacher
08.2015 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Facilitated classroom management, created and implemented lesson plans, and provided age appropriate activities head start children aged three to five
  • Participated in training, seminars, and successfully implemented Conscious Discipline designed by Becky Bailey
  • Recorded documentation and completed check points using Teaching Strategies Gold, completed ASQ and DECA assessments for each child

Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE

Third Grade Teacher
08.2006 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Designed, implemented, and adapted various teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs according to State of NE standards in self-contained classroom
  • Administered/interpreted standardized tests to determine student strengths/needs
  • Conferred with parents, staff, and administrators about students' behavioral/academic concerns

Sylvan Learning Center
Omaha, NE

Director of Education/Tutor
02.1999 - 11.2002

Job overview

  • Implemented remedial programs for students in reading, writing, and math
  • Employed a broad wide range of instructional techniques to maximize student learning
  • Administered diagnostic assessments and presented results and program placement recommendations to parents

Education

Midland Lutheran College
Fremont, NE

Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
01.1993

University Overview

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Early childhood development
  • Classroom management
  • Assessment and evaluation

Certification

  • Valid State of NE Teaching Certificate
  • Classification: K-8

Timeline

Virtual Tutor
Open Literacy
08.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Phoenix Academy
05.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher/ Associate Teacher
Educare
08.2015 - 05.2022
Third Grade Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
08.2006 - 07.2012
Director of Education/Tutor
Sylvan Learning Center
02.1999 - 11.2002
Midland Lutheran College
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education