Mikheala Dozier
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Dedicated educator and instructional coach focused on maximizing student achievement through high-quality instruction and teacher development. Experienced in designing engaging, student-centered learning environments and supporting educators through data analysis, coaching, and professional development. Committed to equity, inclusion, and the success of every learner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Douglass Elementary School - USD 500
Kansas City, KS
08.2022 - Current
- Improve student achievement through strong instruction and teacher development
- Design engaging, student-centered learning environments
- Support educators using coaching, data analysis, and professional development
- Promote equity, inclusion, and success for all learners
Teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary School - USD 500
Kansas City, KS
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Communicated with students, parents, and staff to support learning and progress
- Planned and delivered engaging, standards-aligned lessons
- Instructed 24–27 students in core subject areas
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement strategies
- Mentored student teachers in instruction and classroom management
- Used technology to enhance student learning
- Differentiated instruction based on student data and needs
Youth Developer/ Kansas Reading Roadmap Tutor
Boys & Girls Club
Kansas City, KS
06.2012 - 08.2018
- Organized 2-3 group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas.
- Tracked learning progress to identify opportunities to enhance tutoring methods and help students achieve grade-level reading and math goals.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
Education
Education Specialist - Education Administration
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO2024
Master of Arts - Education - Learning & Instructional Design
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Whole group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student engagement
- Flexible
- Active Listener
- Collaborative
- Problem-Solver
- Compassionate
- Feedback delivery
- Excellent communication
- Background in instructional planning
- Problem-solving support
- Organization and planning skills
Accomplishments
- April 2024 Employee of the MonthKansas City, Kansas Public Schools – Douglass Elementary
- James & Catherine Buck Education Scholarship,Wichita State University Fall 2014- Spring 2017
- Keystone/Torch Club Advisor,Boys & Girls Club Spring 2013-Summer 2015
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Douglass Elementary School - USD 500
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary School - USD 500
08.2017 - 05.2022
Youth Developer/ Kansas Reading Roadmap Tutor
Boys & Girls Club
06.2012 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Education - Learning & Instructional Design
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Wichita State University
Education Specialist - Education Administration
Northwest Missouri State University