Melissa Lambert
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Passionate and motivated English Language Arts teacher devoted to education and life-long learning. Skilled at building relationships with parents of students, students, and other staff members with the goal of effectively engaging students inside and outside the classroom. With 16 years in education, whether inside or outside a classroom, all students should have access to both equity and equality in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
ACT Specialist, Tutor, and Guest Lecturer
Focus On Learning Center Mr. Tom Scharenborg
Columbia, MO ( I Work Remotely And Travel)
09.2009 - Current
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work during seminars and small group tutoring.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Designed and administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Facilitated seminars and workshops for peers in secondary education.
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Southern Boone County Schools (Ashland, MO)
Columbia, M0
08.2009 - 05.2017
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to all concerned.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Actively contributed to departmental-level, grade-level, building-wide interdisciplinary PLCs as a team member
- Member of high school leadership team 2010-2016.
- Girls’ JV Volleyball Coach (2010-2014).
- Contemporary Book Club Sponsor (2014-2017).
- National Honor Society Selection Committee (3 years)
High School English Teacher
Olathe School District
Olathe, KS
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Education
Bachelor - English Language And Literature
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2003
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
UMKC
Kansas City, MO12.2006
Skills
- Group tutoring, online tutoring, remote tutoring
- Individualized instruction
- ACT preparation
- Reading level analysis
- Writing tutoring
- Composition writing
- Middle and Secondary Education
- Differentiated instruction, diverse learners
- Verbal and written communication with parents and students
Timeline
ACT Specialist, Tutor, and Guest Lecturer
Focus On Learning Center Mr. Tom Scharenborg
09.2009 - Current
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Southern Boone County Schools (Ashland, MO)
08.2009 - 05.2017
High School English Teacher
Olathe School District
08.2006 - 05.2009
Bachelor - English Language And Literature
University of Kansas
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
UMKC