Overview
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Education
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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, ID
04-2012

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
Cambra Gordon