Cambra Gordon
Salt Lake City,UT
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, SpEd
Jordan School District
West Jordan, UT
11.2022 - Current
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
Seamstress
Self-employeed
Bluffdale, UT
01.2011 - Current
- Operated industrial sewing machines.
- Altered existing garments
- Ensured all products were completed accurately and efficiently within established timeframes.
- Worked with clients to understand and realize their individual visions for commissions.
Assessment Assistant
Jordan School District
West Jordan, UT
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered Dibels and Acadience testing for grades K-5.
- Adhered to script and standardized testing protocol.
- Encouraged students by quickly putting them at ease.
Event Organizer
Gifts of the Heart Exchange
Provo, UT
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed 100+ volunteers for an accumulative 2000 volunteer hours per event, four events per year.
- Coordinated donation pick up, drop off, sorting and storage units.
- Event advertising, set up and management with each event averaging 500-800 individuals.
- Integrated community resources including: WIC, Ready to Learn and Help Me Grow to increase access for the served population.
Foster Parent
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS
Mesa, AZ
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Maintained accurate records of progress made by each child in my home.
- Adhered to state policies regarding licensing requirements and regulations.
- Monitored the physical and mental health of foster children.
- Worked collaboratively with other providers within the community network on behalf of children.
Crisis Center Volunteer
Arizona Crisis Nursery
Mesa, AZ
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Assisted staff in daily evening routines including dinner prep and serving while fostering a sense of home.
- Played with children while observing and prioritizing a sense of safety and regulation.
- Nurtured children through bedtime routines of reading, gentle parenting and compassion.
- Chaperoned off site field trips including swimming, park days and museums.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wasco County School Dist. 21
The Dalles, OR
08.2007 - 07.2011
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Established positive relationships with administrators, teachers and parents.
- Supervised lunchroom duties, playground activities, field trips and after-school programs.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Madison School District 321
Rexburg, ID
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID04-2012
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Discussion Facilitation
- Activity management
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Behavior Modeling
- Behavior Management
Timeline
Assessment Assistant
Jordan School District
12.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher, SpEd
Jordan School District
11.2022 - Current
Event Organizer
Gifts of the Heart Exchange
01.2019 - 06.2020
Foster Parent
Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS
12.2013 - 01.2015
Crisis Center Volunteer
Arizona Crisis Nursery
01.2013 - 10.2014
Seamstress
Self-employeed
01.2011 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Madison School District 321
01.2010 - 06.2011
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wasco County School Dist. 21
08.2007 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - English
Brigham Young University - Idaho