Tamber Gordon
 Learning Strategist/ Curriculum Specialist

Tamber’s journey as an educator started back in high school when she served as a Summerbridge teacher. Middle schoolers attend this program, which was taught by high school and college students. It’s hard to say if Tamber’s love for teaching and learning began when she, herself, was a Summerbridge middle school student, or if it was when years of tutoring led to qualifying as a high school Summerbridge teacher, or if it was during the countless hours spent shadowing her mom, an elementary school principal. One thing is certain, Tamber’s enthusiasm for learning, teaching, tutoring, mentoring, and all things related to education has always been a constant in her life.

After growing up in San Francisco, Tamber completed her college education relatively close to home. Her love of reading and writing led to majoring in English at Stanford University. After undergraduate studies, she earned her teaching credentials and a Master's in Education, also at Stanford.

 

After graduation, Tamber’s family moved to Southern California. During her time in SoCal, Tamber did many things in addition to raising her family, including teaching high school and middle school, substitute teaching, mentoring, tutoring, and serving as an Education Consultant. Eventually, Tamber’s family moved back to the Bay Area.

Despite many wonderful years in SoCal, returning to the Peninsula still felt like coming home. Here, Tamber has continued to serve students and families as an Academic Counselor and long/short-term substitute teacher. Tamber has worked with students from pre-K to college, and she has taught a variety of academic subjects. She appreciates the variety in the opportunities she has been able to enjoy. Tamber is a student-centered educator who firmly believes that any student can flourish and excel given the right support system.

 

When she is not in the classroom, Tamber enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, swimming, and enjoying the arts, especially music and theater.