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Sheena Sinkgraven

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Caring teacher with several years of experience in wide variety of instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing classroom management techniques into daily practices. Motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher; K-12 PE, Middle School Math and Latin

Abiding Savior Academy
08.2022 - Current
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Managed classroom and playground behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.

Swimming Lesson Instructor

Embe
02.2020 - Current
  • Promoted water safety awareness by incorporating essential skills and techniques into each lesson plan.
  • Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles, ages, and development level.
  • Communicated clearly and positively with parents and students to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.

Tutor; 4th- 6th Grade

Classical Conversations Home School Community
09.2014 - 05.2022
  • Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.

Substitute Teacher

Sioux Falls Public School District
09.2005 - 05.2022
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping, including long-term positions in Chemistry at Roosevelt, Anatomy & Physiology at Lincoln and Biology at Lincoln.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.

Classroom Assistant; Elementary

Pathfinders Adventure School
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Assisted teachers in managing class behavior, resulting in a more focused learning environment.
  • Cleaned and organized art supplies and related materials.
  • Organized and maintained instructional materials, contributing to a well-structured learning space.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology, With Education Endorsement

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD

Certification

  • Formerly Certified South Dakota Teacher: 5-8 Math, 5-8 Language Arts, 5-12 Science. I am currently working on reinstating my South Dakota Teaching Certificate.


  • Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certified Instructor, 2020-current
  • Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, 2020-current

Timeline

Teacher; K-12 PE, Middle School Math and Latin

Abiding Savior Academy
08.2022 - Current

Swimming Lesson Instructor

Embe
02.2020 - Current

Classroom Assistant; Elementary

Pathfinders Adventure School
09.2018 - 05.2019

Tutor; 4th- 6th Grade

Classical Conversations Home School Community
09.2014 - 05.2022

Substitute Teacher

Sioux Falls Public School District
09.2005 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology, With Education Endorsement

University of Sioux Falls

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