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Marissa Zaye

Bylas

Summary

Dynamic educator with experience at Martin Luther College, skilled in lesson planning and fostering student engagement. Successfully implemented diverse instructional strategies to enhance learning for all students. Committed to creating inclusive environments that promote curiosity and critical thinking, while effectively managing classroom dynamics and maintaining open communication with parents and faculty.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher

Martin Luther College
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Toddlers, Infants, & Preschool (3-5yo)
  • Developed lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
  • Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student participation and comprehension.
  • Assisted in assessing student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Collaborated with mentor teachers to refine instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Supported students in developing critical thinking skills through hands-on activities and discussions.
  • Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Integrated current events into curriculum, making learning more relevant and engaging for students.
  • Implemented portfolio system, enabling students to showcase their work and progress over school year.
  • Coordinated with parents and guardians to support students' learning and development, maintaining open lines of communication.

Clinical Student

Martin Luther College
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • 2nd grade
  • Taught four detailed lesson plans
  • Assisted with leadership
  • Assisted with behavioral help
  • Observed the children

Teacher Assistant

Debbie Dietrich
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Kindergarten
  • Assisted with the children
  • Observed the children
  • Did paperwork
  • Organized areas in the classroom

Clinical Student

Melissa Nehls
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • 3yo
  • Observed students during the day.
  • Took notes about the students
  • Assisted throughout the day with the students
  • Taught four detailed lesson plans

Education

Education

Martin Luther College
New Ulm
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Arizona Lutheran Academy
Phoenix, AZ
05-2021

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Lesson planning
  • Modern teaching methods
  • Group instruction
  • Early childhood education
  • Classroom oversight
  • Student records management
  • Notetaking

Accomplishments

  • We had to do a portfolio for each of the kids in my group for my time in the preschool classroom during student teaching. I got done with their portfolio in about a month.
  • After cheerleading was over my senior year, I got the Coyote Character Award. It was an award for someone who showed leadership, kindness, and hard work on the team.

Timeline

Student Teacher

Martin Luther College
01.2025 - 05.2025

Clinical Student

Martin Luther College
01.2024 - 01.2024

Teacher Assistant

Debbie Dietrich
05.2023 - 05.2023

Clinical Student

Melissa Nehls
09.2022 - 12.2022

Education

Martin Luther College

High School Diploma -

Arizona Lutheran Academy
Marissa Zaye