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Melissa A Bayn
7128 Koper Circle, Zeeland, MI 49464
616-403-1155 smkbayn@sbcglobal.net
...I have found her to be driven and invested in both the students and their work. The students are learning much more than academic standards when they work with Mrs. Bayn, they are learning how to treat others well by her example..." Shannon Brunink Head of School Black River Public School
...Melissa has been a truly amazing paraprofessional who cares deeply for the students. She works tirelessly to ensure that each and every one of the children in the kindergarten classroom are learning and performing to the very best of their ability.... Karen Scranton, M.S.W. Elementary School Social Worker
Professional Profile Eager to bring elementary students into the twenty-first century using a unique combination of education experience coupled with nine years of Montessori teaching experience. Hold Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and a Montessori teaching Certification in the three to six years old range. Experienced in use of the Montessori Materials and Philosophy. Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.
Education, Honors, and Certifications Michigan Elementary Certificate K-8 Self Contained BX: Language Arts Baker College, Muskegon, MI. 2014
Montessori Certificate: Three to Six Year Olds North American Montessori Teacher Training Center
Key Qualifications Certified in Elementary (K-8) and Language Arts Certified in 3 to 6 year old Montessori Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning. Use the Montessori experience to meet each child where they are and help them to learn and grow.
Experienced Montessori Educator Worked as an aide in a private Montessori preschool for three years, helping children learn and grow. Worked as an aide in charter school in kindergarten, working with children of various abilities and making sure that every day each child learned something new. Helped to create an environment conducive for learning. Worked alongside children with differing special needs. Worked closely with the Special Education team to make sure each students needs were being met.
Black River Public School
...Melissa proves to be a very confident leader in the classroom. She is able to self-direct as well as be directed by the classroom teacher. She gives learners their space but also is able to read when her presence is needed... Anna Beird, Special Education Black River Public School
My ability to motivate students and share a love of learning fosters a successful classroom environment. ...I would welcome becoming part of the village that raises the child in your district. Melissa Bayn
Employment Teaching Experience Kindergarten Montessori Aide, August 2008 to present Black River Public School, Holland, MI
Responsible for classroom preparations Assisting children with daily work Small group lessons Assume head teacher role, when she is absent Material preparation Getting students from their cars, car line Playground supervision Light cleaning responsibilities
Preschool Montessori Teacher, August 2005 to August 2008 Learning Tree Montessori, Zeeland, MI
Responsible for classroom preparations Assisting children with daily work Small group lessons Material preparation Getting students from their cars, car line Playground supervision Light cleaning responsibilities
Professional Development in Education Educational Psychology, 20 hours, Woodbridge Elementary, Gifted and Talented Fifth Grade The Exceptional Learner, 20 Hours, Woodside Elementary, Fifth Grade Reading in the Content Area, 20 hours, Creekside Middle School, Seventh and Eighth Grades Theory and Techniques, 30 Hours, Moon School, Kindergarten Student Teacher, 22 weeks, Orchard View, Second Grade
References
Anna Beird Special Education Black River Public School
616-355-0055 (ext. 157)
Karen Scranton Elementary Social Worker Black River Public School
616-355-0055 (ext. 167)
Amy Sprik Learning Tree Montessori Owner
616-748-0291
Barb Boyce Kindergarten Teacher Black River Public School