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Pamela Gardner
Professional Experience
****-******* **** *** **** School Provider of Special Education Services- Adapted
classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher
for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Administered immediate first
aid and medical assistance for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and/or
developing children's daily living activities and behavioral skills. Applied and removed physical
therapy appliances as instructed (for the purpose of ensuring the
Student has the proper equipment according to the IEP plan. Assists with pre-lunch and lunch
activities (e.g. heat food, grind food, collect lunch money, feeding, etc.) for the purpose of
helping the teacher and lunch personnel get the student fed. Attends meetings and in-service
presentations (e.g. first aid, emergency procedures, behavior management, CPI, IEPs, etc.) for
the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. Communicated
with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of
assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. Maintained instructional
materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g. lessons, attendance, pencils, paper,
teaching supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written
reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements. Participated in the implementation of IEP
goals for the purpose of meeting IEP goals and/or district benchmarks. Participated in the
implementation of student behavior plans for the purpose of ensuring effective and safe student
learning. Performs clerical tasks (e.g. making copies, filing, etc.) for the purpose of helping the
teacher get instructional materials ready. Current and up to date fingerprint clearance card.
Summer 2014(temp), House of Hope Behavioral Health Tech Observed and recorded patients,
listen to their concerns, record their observations and report to mental health professionals about
any unusual behavior. Check vital signs such as temperature and heart rate; give medication
under the direction of medical staff; and help with daily living activities such as eating, bathing
and grooming. Conducts direct resident observations and data collection to be reported to the
appropriate personnel. Assists in administering and scoring a variety of intelligence, personality,
aptitude tests and rating scales based on institutional needs. Engages in group psycho-
educational counseling and/or skills training. Assists in research (data collection and computer
analysis).Attends continuing education/in-service training. Acts as liaison between resident and
treatment team, providing case management.
2011-2013- Casa Grande Elementary School District Special Education Aide-Speech-
Adapted classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the Speech
Therapist Administered speech screenings Assisted special education students requiring daily
care, (e.g. toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc.) Confers with teachers and/or parents as required.
Implements instructional programs and lesson plans. Instructs students (individual or small
groups) (e.g. articulation, voice and fluency disorders, pragmatics, self-esteem, behavioral skills,
daily living skills, etc.) Maintained classroom equipment, work area, student files/records, (e.g.
clean up after various class projects, adapted instructional materials, audiovisual equipment, etc.)
Monitored and assisted special education students during assigned periods within a variety of
school environments, (e.g. classrooms, rest rooms, hallways, cafeteria, labs, field etc.)
Participated in in-service workshops and training. Performs record keeping and clerical
functions, (e.g. scheduling, copying, instructional materials, correcting papers, compiling lists,
etc.) Responded to emergency situations. CPI trained
2008-2011- Homeschooled my children.
2007-2008 Casa Grande Union High School Theatre and Choir Aide Volunteer-Assisted choir
instructor with students, taking attendance, running office errands, provided private vocal
lessons. Assisted with organizing the winter, show hosted the winter show
2006-2007 MSA Solutions Tempe Arizona Student Loan Advisor contacted students primarily
by phone and secondarily through e-mail to build financial partnership.
Work with the students to ensure that they meet monthly payment deadlines.
Monitor and document loan payments and document all communication attempts.
Provide loan counseling services, either over the phone or in person. Reach out to drop students
to help with loan repayment as well as encourage re-enrollment.
Maintain a solid knowledge of student population through contact verification programs. Work
with cross functional team partners to ensure students have all required documentation to
successfully repay their student loan. Serve as the liaison between the student and loan services
to facilitate ease and understanding.
Monitor the status of many portfolios simultaneously to ensure paperwork completion and
processing. Track and enter data to monitor contact attempts and successes.
2004-2006 Wal-Mart McPherson, Kansas/ Casa Grande, Arizona- Photo Lab/ Customer
Service/Cashier - Provided excellent customer service by answering the phone in a timely and
professional manner and directing calls to appropriate personnel. Accurately take phone
messages when necessary. Help maintain the cleanliness of work area Ensure that each customer
receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and
acknowledging every customer, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge and
all other aspects of customer service. Maintain an awareness of all promotions and
advertisements. Accurately and efficiently ring on registers and accurately maintain all cash and
media at the registers. Communicate customer requests to management. Enter all media from
register into the tally program. Maintain orderly appearance of register area and supplies stocked.
Summer 2004 Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center, Divide, Colorado Camp
Counselor Participated in the pre-camp training and planning process. Responsible for the safety
and well-being of all campers throughout the camp program. Supervised campers during cabin
activities, special events, overnights, free time and meals. Planned and participated in camp
activities with a positive attitude. Lead classes as assigned and have a working knowledge of all
program areas in camp with an emphasis on safely running the activity. Provided one-on-one
counseling to campers as needed, within sight of other campers or staff. Executed all emergency
procedures with the safety of campers as the first concern. Promoted proper health, well-being,
safety and hygiene to campers that result in a healthy spirit, mind and body. Took for proper care
and storage of all camp equipment and facilities as assigned. Assisted Program Directors,
Support Staff and peers as needed.
Education Sam Houston Theatre Workshop Huntsville, Texas
Courses in Stage Combat, Acting for Stage, Sound and
Lights, Directing.
Central Christian College
McPherson, Kansas
Vocal and Performing Arts Education Focus
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, Arizona
Associates Degree in Applied Sciences (AAS) SLP-A Speech and Language
Pathology 4.0 Course GPA 3.8 Cumulative GPA. Member of Phi Theta Kappa and the EMCC
Honors Society
Personal and Professional References:
Barry Brown 602-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Araceli Lopez 520-***-****
Diane Street-Speck SLP CCC 480-***-****
Dario Lizarraga M.D. 602-***-****
Pastor Dave Elliot 520-***-****
Jessica Estrada 520-***-****