Michelle Kornow
Dexter,MI
Summary
I bring a diverse background in curriculum adaptation and development through roles in special education, early childhood education, and corporate training. During student teaching and as a paraeducator in Michigan, I modified instructional materials and collaborated on IEPs to support diverse learning needs, and improve student and parent understanding of academic goals. As a Pricing Coordinator at Kroger, I developed a comprehensive training manual outlining procedures and best practices to ensure departmental consistency and success. Additionally, while working at KinderCare, I designed and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with Michigan education standards, often under time constraints, demonstrating flexibility, creativity, and strong instructional planning skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Discovery Preschool Lead Teacher
KinderCare Academy
02.2025 - Current
- Led Preschool Students during greetings, centers, free play and circle time.
- Helped design and coordinate centers to improve the students fine/gross motor skills, along with their social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills.
- Modified and accommodated centers and activities for students with IEPs and children with disabilities and handicaps.
- Learned from class instructional coaches to become a better mentor to children.
Paraeducator
Burns Park Elementary
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided Support to Children that were in ASD Seclusion Classroom.
- Helped Children Get to and From Specials, Recess, On/Off the Bus.
- Modified Curriculum to help students achieve school curriculum by creating fun, modified activities.
- Supported the Teacher in Anyway that I can.
Medical Records Clerk
University of Kentucky Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2024
- Responsible for collecting, sorting, scanning, and indexing patient charts.
- Answer phone calls regarding death certificates and patient records.
- Collect medical records and process information on births/deaths.
- File important and confidential documents.
- Perform clerical work such as typing documents, printing, copying, faxing, etc.
Kroger
04.2005 - 02.2019
- Worked in multiple departments. Started out as a bagger then cashier, supervisor and Customer Care Clerk.
- Then moved to the Drug GM department and finally landing the position of Pricing Coordinator for 7 years.
- I would make sure tasks were completed in a timely manner. While working independently.
- Making signs using Microsoft and other software programs.
- Using software programs to change prices, create tags and make sure customer care was given exceptionally to our customers.
- Making sure standards were met according to Kroger standards.
- Held a pricing team and created schedules, held meetings and huddles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KY05-2012
High School Diploma -
Bryan Station High School
Lexington, Kentucky06-2007
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Baker College
Flint, MISkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Learning environment design
- Classroom management
- Activity coordination
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Professional
American Sign Language
Limited
Timeline
Discovery Preschool Lead Teacher
KinderCare Academy
02.2025 - Current
Paraeducator
Burns Park Elementary
02.2024 - 06.2024
Medical Records Clerk
University of Kentucky Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2024
Kroger
04.2005 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Eastern Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Bryan Station High School
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Baker College