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

616-355-0055 (ext. 154) Cell Phone 616-430-1338