Morgan Bayda

384 Habkirk Dr.•Regina, SK S4S 6A8• Phone: (306) 586-2848•Email: morg.bayda@gmail.com•Web:http://morgbayda.wordpress.com

OBJECTIVE

Bachelor of Education (Elementary) graduate seeking a full-time teaching opportunity with a preference for Kindergarten to Grade 5.

EDUCATION

2006 – present Bachelor of Education (Elementary)

- Early Childhood Education Specialization-
University of Regina, Regina SK
Completion April 2010
Overall GPA of 86.8%

2009 Certificate of Qualification in Early Childhood Education

- Early Childhood Educator I
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education

Scholarships and Awards (University of Regina):

2009 Academic Gold Scholarship
2009, 2008, 2007 Academic Silver Scholarship
2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 Dean’s Honour List
2006 Centennial Merit Plus Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2009 - Response to Intervention (Level 1 Classroom Environment) Discovery Session (Ministry of Education)
- Self Portraits; Aboriginal Perspectives Integration Workshop (Sarah Longman, Regina Public Schools)
- Teaching Treaties in the Classroom (Office of the Treaty Commissioner)
- Emerging Professionalism Conference: Interrelated Issues in Education (Volunteer and participant)
- Teaching for Sustainability (University of Regina)
- Métis Jigging Workshop (SUNTEP)
- K – 4 Wellness Conference (Jack Mackenzie School)
2008 - Project WET Workshop (Ministry of Education, Saskatchewan Watershed Authority)
- Project WILD Workshop (Ministry of Education, Canadian Wildlife Federation)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Teaching and Instructing Skills:

- Teach all subject areas for grades K – 6 in both distinctive and integrative ways.
- Integrate Aboriginal content and perspectives across curricula
- Adapt planning, environment and instructional strategies to ensure success of students with varying abilities.
- Creatively apply Response to Intervention strategies to help students self-regulate.
- Select and develop appropriate tools for authentic assessment (ex. rubrics, video oral assessments, self- and peer-)
- Engage and communicate respectfully with students, parents and staff of diverse backgrounds (ex. School
Community Council, parent-teacher interview process, meetings with parents and school counselor)
- Guide students through the process of inquiry learning for critical thinking (ex. hands-on science inquiry experiments)
- Initiate collaborative planning with Division staff, teachers and community: Science and Literacy Night (Greg Taylor,
Regina Public), Aboriginal Innovators (Science Centre), Geometric Family Portrait Making (Parents), Story Telling and
Dram Club (Community Coordinator), Hip Hop Club, Student Representative Council.
- Attend specifically to the personal identity of each child

Transferable Skills:
- Languages: English, French (basic)
- Computer: Microsoft Office, class blogging, proficiency using video and Internet educational tools
- Responsible, enthusiastic, determined
- Committed to lifelong learning, professional development and personal growth
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Internship: September – December 2009

School: Ken Jenkins Community School, Regina SK

Supervising Teacher: Ms. Leslie Zapshala
Assignment: Taught grade 2/3 in a culturally diverse classroom

Responsibilities: - Prepared and taught integrated content consistent with the Saskatchewan curriculum across subject areas;
Special focus on Identity and Earth Sciences
- Engaged students in the unique practice of a daily drum circle
- Prepared insightful report card marks and comments for all students
- Planned for and participated in parent-teacher interviews with cooperating teacher
- Worked with students of all age levels: SRC, Hip Hop Club, Story Telling and Drama Club, and supervision
- Adapted content, environment and instructional strategies for students of all levels of ability
- Participated in teacher moderated marking of RAD assessments
- Field trip to Treaty 4 celebrations, Fort Qu’Appelle

2009 Reading Intervention Tutor

- Worked intimately with a grade 3 student in her home to provide reading assistance
- Organized dates and times with parents, family
- Conducted running records and fluency checks
- Planned creative comprehension activities to follow each reading session
- Developed strategies for student to improve on specific reading skills

2009 Math Fair

Connaught Elementary School
- Planned adaptable math activities consistent with the Saskatchewan Evergreen curriculum for K-4 students
- Lead students through a process of inquiry in order to engage in math activities

2008 Head Basketball Coach (Volunteer)

Dr. Perry Elementary School
- Coached ten grade 7 and 8 girls
- Planned and negotiated times, lesson content and methods for two weekly practices and a weekly game
- Encouraged, motivated and supported young women as a role model

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Jan – April 2010 Research Assistant

National Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada:
Project: A Narrative Inquiry into Children’s and Teacher’s Curriculum Making Experiences
- Literature review that values children and families’ learning shaped in their homes and communities
- Creating a presentation with Dr. Janice Huber (University of Regina) for her participation on Regina Public
Schools Early Years Concept Plan in which we are focusing on relationships with children and families

2007 – 2009 Daycare Teacher

Turtle Park Childcare Cooperative, Regina, SK
- Responsible for up to 20 children aged 2 – 11
- Worked closely with children with Down Syndrome and Autism

OTHER EXPERIENCE

2009, 2008, 2007 Tree Planter

Dynamic Reforestation, Williams Lake, BC
- Planted quality trees by hand to help contribute to a sustainable forestry industry in Canada
- My motivation, determination and teamwork are key

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Volunteer Work: Canvasser for Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (Regina, SK) 2006 – Present
Interests: Music (play piano), basketball, volleyball, rugby, track and field, cross country ski, hiking, canoeing, camping, and other outdoor
sports, conservation, technology in the classroom, art making, traveling
REFERENCES

Ms. Leslie Zapshala

Supervising Teacher
Ken Jenkins Community School
Regina, SK
W (306) 791-8521
H (306) 949-7986

Mr. Curtis Seifert

Principal
Ken Jenkins Community School
Regina, SK
W (306) 791-8521

Ms. Janice Huber

Faculty Advisor
Associate Professor, University of Regina
Regina, SK
W (306) 585-4551
H (306) 584-3310