Michael Keyser

Elementary Gifted and Talented Teacher · Myrtle Beach, SC

mkeyser@horrycountyschools.net

Experienced educator with 23 years of classroom teaching experience in elementary education, including 10 years as a certified Gifted and Talented (G/T) Mathematics teacher in South Carolina. Strong background in instructional design, differentiated instruction, curriculum development, and student assessment. Holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and has contributed to district-level curriculum and assessment development across elementary and middle school levels.

Work Experience

Horry County Gifted & Talented Mathematics Teacher

Myrtle Beach, SC

Horry County School District

Aug 2016 - now


2016 – Present

  • Teach advanced mathematics to gifted and talented students in elementary and middle school grades

  • Design and implement differentiated instruction to meet the needs of high-achieving learners

  • Develop enrichment-based curriculum and advanced problem-solving instruction

  • Collaborate with district educators on curriculum mapping and assessment design

  • Lead and support professional development related to gifted education strategies

  • Analyze student performance data to guide instructional planning

Elementary School Teacher

Horry County School District – Myrtle Beach, SC
2003 – 2016

  • Taught multiple elementary grade levels with emphasis on mathematics and literacy

  • Designed and delivered standards-based instruction across core subject areas

  • Created formative and summative assessments aligned with state standards

  • Differentiated instruction for diverse student learning needs

  • Participated in school improvement initiatives and instructional committees

  • Collaborated with grade-level teams to develop pacing guides and curriculum plans

Horry County Elementary School Teacher

Myrtle Beach, SC

Horry County School District

Jun 2003 - Jul 2016

  • 2010 School "Teacher of the Year"

  • Taught multiple elementary grade levels with emphasis on mathematics and literacy

  • Designed and delivered standards-based instruction across core subject areas

  • Created formative and summative assessments aligned with state standards

  • Differentiated instruction for diverse student learning needs

  • Participated in school improvement initiatives and instructional committees

  • Collaborated with grade-level teams to develop pacing guides and curriculum plans

Skills

  • Gifted and Talented education, advanced mathematics instruction, enrichment curriculum design

  • Differentiated instruction, standards-aligned lesson design, curriculum mapping

  • Formative and summative assessment, data-driven instruction, progress monitoring

  • Professional development facilitation, cross-grade collaboration, instructional leadership

Education

Coastal Carolina University

Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership

Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

Coastal Carolina University

Bachelor's of Arts in Elementary Education (B.A.Ed)

Aug 1997 - Jun 2003

Certifications

Gifted and Talented Certification

Columbia, SC

South Carolina Department of Education

Jun 2016

Awards

Teacher of the Year

Horry County Schools

Lakewood Elementary

Jan 2010