Sheena Portrait

Worked weekly with Stephanie, director of PACE program, to design a new class “adulting 101” to be offered to PACE students in fall 2026. Aligning class content to state standards in the areas of health, finance, SEL and career readiness

• Supported 3rd grade students by providing math intervention to increase math fluency
• Taught in self-contained classroom supporting students with high needs in areas of reading and writing
• Worked as SEL coach and academic coach supporting diverse groups of students throughout building

• Wrote authentic educational content/created videos for Leapfrog's Learning Path blog while providing strong parent/teacher voice to review new child-centered technology
• Created parent content for Red Tricycle PDX on kid-friendly activities in Portland metro area

• Created student-centered classroom that fostered trust, collaboration and risk-taking
• Implemented standard driven curriculum in all subject areas
• Built positive relationships with students, parents, and building staff
• School district facilitator and participant in in ARRA tech grant
• Building leader in Art for Learning Literacy grant
• Dedication to ongoing professional development and collaboration with staff, volunteers and mentors