
Miko Holt
Dynamic Educator/Writer
Giza, EgyptWork Experience
Literacy Specialist Full Time
British School of Egypt
Sep 2016 - Apr 2017 -7 months
Egypt
- Job Details:• Taught students in year 5A-5D, literacy classes where students were presented with poetry, drama, grammar and young adult novel units falling in line with British curriculum standards • Taught Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PSHE) to students in 5A which touched on subjects including: health and well-being, anti-bullying, friendships and character-based units • Modified assignments for students at different ability levels • Assessed student progress and understanding of concepts before and after testing • Prepared creative (pre-approved) lesson plans for literacy units and PSHE units • Responsible for the holistic care of students in 5A as homeroom teacher
Educational Consultant, Curriculum Designer, TeacherFull Time
Miss Miko & Associates
Apr 2014 - Present -11 yrs, 2 months
Egypt
- Job Details:Provide private English as Second Language (ESL) lessons to preschool, middle school and adults students including reading comprehension, accent work, grammar and writing. In addition, work with high-profile clientele (celebrities) • Teach various ages and provide in-home and online weekly lessons • Provide English conversation and academic lessons • Design lesson plans which include grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing units • Prepare students to sit for comprehensive ESL exams (TOEFL and IELTS) • Created a comprehensive accent-exercise called “Sound like Me” which can help students reach American accent goals • Monitor student progress and provide bi-weekly records to clients • Effectively communicate with parents and students via writing reports and in-person • Designed curriculum for preschool program, Noelle Curriculum II (Egypt) • Provided consultation to clients on child and adult literacy, learning styles, individual learning plans, cognitive coaching, course evaluation • Worked with school owners on business strategy solutions
Head Teacher/Co-Owner Full Time
Ready, Set, Go Center of Buffalo LLC
Mar 2012 - Apr 2014 -2 yrs, 1 month
United States , Buffalo
- Job Details:• Taught four sessions of classes to preschoolers daily • Developed daily lesson plans for Science, Engineering, Reading and Math Units based on Noelle Curriculum frameworks, measurement and evaluation • Developed individual programming for each student in class • Designed a student-lead, teacher directed environment where students learned leadership and teamwork skills while also learning from their peers • Created daily student progress reports and weekly newsletter • Responsible for the planning and implementation of enriching field trips and outings to occur 2x monthly • Hired and supervised teaching interns engaged in the program • Interacted regularly with parents, prospective parents and other stakeholders • Maintained all areas for safety, cleanliness - adhering to NYS compliance
Associate Faculty (Online Division)Full Time
Ashford University
Jun 2011 - Jul 2013 -2 yrs, 1 month
United States
- Job Details: Associate Faculty 2012-2013 (online division) Ashford University (part of Bridgepoint Education) • Taught History of American Education to adult students those wishing to secure a teaching degree • Developed weekly guidance (research based, APA format) • Worked to ensure students receive timely, higher order feedback • Evaluated and graded all written assignments • Led and monitored online discussion forum • Used encouragement, expertise, and specific examples when providing feedback, which helped students improve their academic writing Adjunct Teaching Assistant (online division), 2011-2013 Ashford University (part of Bridgepoint Education) • Taught academic writing basics including: APA formatting, citations and reference pages, paragraph and thesis statement development, organizing an academic paper, types of academic papers, grammar and punctuation rules, and the editing process • Evaluated and graded all written assignments for a range of entry-level courses with varying content: English Composition I and II, Introduction to Literature, Introduction to Film, Informal Logic, Interpersonal Communication, Personal Dimensions of Education, and Adult Development and Life Assessment • Led and monitored online discussion forum • Created supplemental learning materials, including handouts and videos • Used encouragement, expertise, and specific examples when providing feedback, which helped students improve their academic writing • Employed a courteous and supportive tone to ensure students understood assignment requirements, course policies, and instructional technologies • Met deadlines when delivering grades, feedback, and answering student queries. • Consistently earned “exceed expectations” evaluation ratings
Education
M.A. in Education
University of PhoenixJan 2006 - Jan 2008 - 2 yr
B.A. in World Literature/Creative Writing
SUNY Empire State CollegeJan 2001 - Jan 2003 - 2 yr
College Diploma in Business
SUNY Erie Community CollegeJan 1994 - Jan 1997 - 3 yr
Achievements
Author of 3 upcoming books. iSee English reading series. Books that help foster healthy reading habits and increase level of reading comprehension in adults, teens and young readers.
Skills
Languages
English
Fluent