Jamie Lambertson
Claremont,CA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator committed to empowering parents and families to provide personalized, high-quality learning experiences for TK–12 students. Skilled in guiding families through curriculum selection, lesson planning, instructional strategies, and assessment implementation, ensuring alignment with state standards. Brings a strong understanding of child development, learning styles, and social-emotional growth to help families adapt teaching methods to each child's unique needs. Experienced in fostering parent confidence, student engagement, and academic success within private school frameworks. Known for a positive, collaborative approach, providing practical guidance, mentoring, and resources that enable families to thrive as effective educators.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Jubilee Christian Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and delivered standards-aligned lesson plans that promoted student engagement and academic growth.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, including students with varying academic abilities and learning styles.
- Created a structured, positive classroom environment that fostered respect, collaboration, and active participation.
- Integrated technology and interactive tools to enhance instruction and deepen student understanding.
- Used formative and summative assessments to monitor progress, adjust instruction, and provide meaningful feedback.
- Collaborated with parents, support staff, and administrators to support student success, including participation in individualized learning plans.
- Built strong relationships with students, promoting social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement.
- Partnered with colleagues to plan interdisciplinary lessons and share effective instructional practices.
- Maintained effective classroom management through clear expectations, consistency, and proactive strategies.
- Designed learning experiences that developed critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application skills.
- Led Science Fair projects, guiding students through the full process, including research paper development, experimental design, and oral presentations.
- Taught music and provided vocal training to prepare students for the annual Christmas performance, building confidence and performance skills.
- Led chapel programs with students twice annually, coordinating presentations and fostering student leadership and engagement.
- Communicated regularly with families regarding student progress, behavior, and academic goals.
- Mentored and supported new teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional best practices.
G.L.O.W. Coordinator
Western Christian Schools
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Leads Weekly G.L.O.W. Gatherings with 30+ kids from K-5th grade, which included reading the Word of God, prayer, worship, and teaching what worship is.
- Manages G.L.O.W. Roster and Group on myWCS.
- Creates Chapel Flow (Praying through songs and appropriate scriptures that coordinate with monthly Character Trait (Theme).
- Coordinates with Chapel Coordinator and Technology Director.
- Leads Chapel 1x a month for Elementary TK-5 Students.
5th Grade Teacher
Western Christian Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Plan lessons according to classroom objectives, school standards, preparation for standardized tests and transitioning to middle school.
- Competent at teaching Bible, Grammar, Reading, and Math; while specializing in Science and Writing to all 5th graders.
- Teach subject-specific material and learning strategies and social skills; while incorporating biblical principles to help deepen levels of understanding our Rock and Firm Foundation.
- Assess student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Establishes and enforces rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborates with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Organizes classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Stays abreast of changes to school policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Promotes exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities; while developing and implementing new teaching technique with partner teacher.
- Implements classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement through House System and other motivational tools learned from other teachers.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Built positive relationships with students through weekly "guys lunch" and "ladies lunch" (discipleship)
- Worked alongside Middle School teachers to prepare students as they transition to 6th grade
- Help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planning and implementing the Roar & Snore Overnight Field Trip for students and chaperones.
- Quickly learn new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Effectively integrate technology into everyday learning through using Smart board, PPT, online learning games (I.e.: GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz) to engage all students to reach mastery of subject.
- Records accurate attendance, grades, and behavior.
Preschool Teacher
Western Christian
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Establish safe and loving atmosphere for students to healthy attachment and feel safe
- Educate students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, letter recognition and sound, calendar, days of the week, weather, etc...
- Provide varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintain organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
- Addressed and partnered with behavioral and learning issues with parents
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Assisted and supervised 80+ children through entire school day
- Partnered with Site Manager, Executive Director, & other teachers
Homeschool Teacher
Myself/Springs Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2021
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Led and coordinated educational activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs to increase participation.
- Communicated frequently with parents and students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies (when homeschooling other children)
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students interested, including debates, practical activities and experiments.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Partnered with other moms with picking curriculum that would be best for their struggling child
- Tutored students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, processing disabilities, etc.. in many subjects
Assistant Director of Student Services
Azusa Pacific University
06.2002 - 08.2011
- Partnered with Liberal Studies (LS)/ UG Education K-8 Director by providing vision, leadership for office, and strategizing improvement for current program.
- Handled day-to-day LS Dept operations, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Responsible for setting protocol, structure, and functions for office staff; along with hiring, training, and supervising.
- Serves as a liaison for all incoming and transfer students regarding LS Program; in addition with directing and implementing Academic Advising for 300+ students each semester.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Kept department financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Oversees all communication between departments and offices; which include relationships with Deans, Chairs and other Directors across campus to serve faculty and students.
- Edits and implements catalog revisions, program evaluation, manages TaskStream Account, Singularity, and improving Direct and In-direct assessment processes to gather appropriate and accurate data.
- Assisted faculty duties such as teaching classes (EDLS 300: Introduction to Teaching as a Profession and EDLS 496: Senior Seminar) and conducted LS Program Orientation.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all students, parents, and all other on-campus staff and faculty, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Co-wrote and edited state waiver document for Azusa Pacific University's Undergraduate Art Department for CTC Accreditation
Education
MA (Emotional & Social Learning)/MS Credential - Inspired Teaching & Learning
National University
San Diego, CA12-2026
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership (Theology)
Azusa Pacific University
06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Child & Family
Azusa Pacific University
06-2002
Skills
- Goal-Focused Leader
- Patient & Compassionate
- Good & Engaging Personality
- Knowledgeable & Researcher
- Good Listener & Communicator
- Innovative & Intuitive
- Passion for Educating Others & Advocate
- Trainer and Equipper in Small and/or Large Settings
- Organized & Confident
- Dependable & Hardworking
- Flexible
- Team Player
Affiliations
Psi Chi Honor Society
Presentations Eating Disorders and Self Image 2002 Assisted Charity Plaxton-Hennings and other Psychology Majors (presented in Washington)
Senior Thesis 2002 Integrating Theology within Psychology: Biblical Concepts for Christian Counseling
Certification
- ACSI Certified #146179 1/20/25 (recertifying)
- First Aid/CPR Certified 3/10/28
- Mandated Reporter CERT-00649313
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Jubilee Christian Schools
08.2023 - Current
G.L.O.W. Coordinator
Western Christian Schools
09.2022 - 06.2023
5th Grade Teacher
Western Christian Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Preschool Teacher
Western Christian
08.2021 - 08.2022
Homeschool Teacher
Myself/Springs Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2021
Assistant Director of Student Services
Azusa Pacific University
06.2002 - 08.2011
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership (Theology)
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Child & Family
Azusa Pacific University
MA (Emotional & Social Learning)/MS Credential - Inspired Teaching & Learning
National University
Voluntary Experience
Worship Leader and Band Member (2020-current): Newlife Pomona Church
Food Bank Ministry (2020-21): Newlife Pomona Church
Little League Manager (2015-2019)/ Assistant Coach (2013-2014)/ League Website & Social Media Manager (2017-2018)/
League Vice President (2018-2019)
Camp Counselor Cabin Leader (girls) : Forest Home (June 19) Grace Community Church, Glendora, CA.
VBS Worship Leader & Trainer (June 18 & June 19): Grace Community Church, Glendora, CA.
Awanas, Cubbies Leader (Jan 05-May 05) Glenkirk Presbyterian Church, Glendora, CA.