AMANDA SANDVIG
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
01.2024 - Current
- Worked in various positions kindergarten through fifth
- Experienced in multiple elementary buildings: Terry Redlin and Rosa Parks
- Gained insight working in a Title 1 school
- Undertook long-term positions, acquiring expertise in State Testing, conferences, parent communication, collaboration, and lesson planning.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Harrisburg School District
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Worked in various Special Education Rooms, including a behavior program
- Gained insights into different elementary buildings: Horizon, Endeavor, and Explorer
- Collaborated with both general classroom and special education teachers.
Substitute Teacher
Tea School District
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed assigned classrooms in the absence of the regular teacher
- Taught outlined lessons as provided by the classroom teacher
- Maintained established routines and procedures of the classroom.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Spencer School District
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Managed assigned classrooms in the absence of the regular teacher
- Taught outlined lessons as provided by the classroom teacher
- Maintained established routines and procedures of the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Dakota State University
05.2024
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Simpson College
05.2015
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
Additional Skills
Level 1, Flipgrid, Google Apps, Adobe Software Tools, Formative Assessment Tools (Quizizz, Kahoot, Socrative, etc.), Video Production Tools (Adobe Spark, iMovie, etc.)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
01.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Harrisburg School District
08.2018 - 01.2023
Substitute Teacher
Tea School District
10.2016 - 05.2018
Substitute Paraprofessional
Spencer School District
12.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Dakota State University
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Simpson College