Ella Gordon
Corvallis
Summary
Driven individual passionate about education and creativity. Particularly skilled with youth ages 3-10. Strengths in lesson planning, writing, and cooperation with others.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lead Aftercare Assistant
Corvallis Montessori School
Corvallis
09.2025 - Current
- Assists children at a Montessori childcare facility. Supports playpark time, nap, snack, and aftercare.
- Develops art and music activities with Montessori principles in mind.
Lead Instructor
Whole Earth Nature School
Eugene
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked as a Lead Instructor at Coyote Outdoor School and Whole Earth Nature Camps.
- Instructed youth about the outdoors, including survival skills and plant recognition.
Writing Tutor
University of Oregon Tutoring and Academic Center
Eugene
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted UO students with academic and creative writing.
- Completed both in-person appointments and online writing labs.
FIG Assistant
University of Oregon First Year Programs
Eugene
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted professors in teaching courses aimed at first year students over a shared academic interest.
- Organized one-on-ones with students in a class to ensure their success in their first term of college.
- Hosted social events for first year students every other week over the duration of each Fall Term. Assisted in outreach work across campus during other terms.
Disciples Peace Intern
Disciples Peace Fellowship
Indianapolis
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for one summer. Traveled to six locations in the U.S. to work as a counselor and workshop facilitator.
- Developed a workshop about peace and justice to be presented to young campers. Facilitated an art workshop surrounding peace and prayer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR03-2025
Skills
- Punctuality
- Organization
- Social-Emotional Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Creative Writing
- Lead Instructing
- Assistant Instructing
- Curriculum development
Accomplishments
Recipient of Science and Comics Initiative Fellowship, University of Oregon
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Lead Aftercare Assistant
Corvallis Montessori School
09.2025 - Current
Lead Instructor
Whole Earth Nature School
03.2025 - 08.2025
Disciples Peace Intern
Disciples Peace Fellowship
06.2024 - 09.2024
Writing Tutor
University of Oregon Tutoring and Academic Center
04.2024 - 03.2025
FIG Assistant
University of Oregon First Year Programs
09.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Oregon