Wendy Lambert, Ed.D.
K-12 & Graduate School Online Educator and Content Writer for eLearning/Education Companies
Tucson / Remote,AZ
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An educator who brings broad experience in K-12 and higher education, including instruction, curriculum design/development, writing and doctoral committee work.
A highly dedicated online educator with a passion for serving learners in a welcoming environment while consistently maintaining the highest of standards.
Works effectively in a remote position as well as in teams, contributing to successful outcomes for students and educational institutions.
A lifelong learner and educator who welcomes opportunities to learn from students and to learn new technologies.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Work History
Independent Business Owner
Wendy Lambert Freelance Web Writer
Tucson, AZ
06.2020 - Current
- Delivers Web Writing Services to E-learning and Education Companies
- Focused on High Impact Email Writing and Newsletters for B2B Companies
- Certified in SEO Writing
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Independent Business Owner
Lambert Educational Services
Tucson, AZ
01.2007 - 08.2020
- Consulting firm.
- Designed and developed 12 courses; managed nd maintained LMS (Moodle) offered through Ashland University (OH) and via company website.
- Marketed and secured contracts for online professional development programs.
- Customized curricula to meet specific needs of school districts.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Online Adjunct Professor
Wilkes University, Concordia University Chicago
Tucson, AZ
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Provided online instruction, facilitating learning in graduate programs for adult/nontraditional learners.
- Designed curriculum for 11 master’s and doctoral courses.
- Mentored doctoral candidates in dissertation process as member and chair of committees.
- Evaluated and refined curricula in new and existing online graduate programs.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
Assistant Professor
Wilkes University
Huntersville, NC
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Implemented learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Evaluated and supervised (19-25) students' activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Dept. Manager: Curriculum|Technology|Development
The Black Stallion Literacy Project
Kissimmee, FL
06.2007 - 03.2013
- Developed 2 complete standards-based curricula: First Grade Reading Program and Fourth Grade Reading Program.
- Designed, developed and managed new website with integrated database.
- Implemented troubleshooting assistance for all staff members and clients.
- Coordination of staff efforts in nationwide in 3 major grant writing initiatives.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Social Studies Teacher
Seminole County Schools
Oviedo, FL
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Developed and taught Geography curriculum for 7th graders.
- Mentored one pre-service and 5 new teachers.
- Served as School Advisory Council Chair for 2 years.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
Curriculum Manager
The Florida Virtual School
Orlando, FL
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Responsible for all online curricula (70+ courses; grades 6-12) for Florida public school district.
- Ensured alignment of standards, quality of curricular content and course development.
- Responsible for hiring, supervision, evaluation, and management of team consisting of Curriculum Coordinators, Curriculum Specialists, Resource Specialists, and Subject Matter Experts.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Team building and community building activities within virtual environment to ensure quality and consistency of focus.
- Served on committees including Leadership, Instructional Design, Future Course Design, Student Success, Gain Retain, Professional Development, SCORM.
- Built and delivered learning content according to priority and scope.
Media Specialist/Director
Poinciana High School; Pleasant Hill Elementary Sc
Kissimmee, FL
08.1998 - 05.2003
- Provided leadership for media center and program, resulting in 29% increased usage of resources in 1998-1999.
- Established Media Center procedures making it easier for teachers to book computer lab consisting of 30+ Mac computers.
- Increased lesson planning with teachers and implemented new “customer service” orientation for media center staff.
- Managed media, catalog and instructional areas.
- Taught 37% of student population (2100) library practices via individual and group instruction in 1998-1999.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware
High School Educator/Administrator
Osceola County Schools
Kissimmee, FL
06.1992 - 06.2003
- Developed and implemented Road to Success course for ~875 freshmen.
- Developed and taught U.S. history curriculum for ~160 juniors.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Regularly talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Utilized curricula that reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- High School Department Chair, provided leadership for Social Studies Dept., consisting of 12 teachers.
- High School Curriculum Coordinator – Led faculty in 2 major curricular initiatives; developed and implemented 2 ground-breaking interdisciplinary curricula (History/English; Earth Science/Math)
Education
No Degree - Copywriting, Content Writing, SEO Writing
2020 - Current
- Specializing in High Impact Email and Newsletter Writing, Website Auditing and more for eLearning and Education Companies.
- Certified in SEO writing.
Ed.D. - Organizational Leadership and Educational Technology
08.1999 - 12.2004
GPA: 4.0
Master of Arts - Library and Information Science
08.1997 - 05.1999
GPA: 4.0, Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Beta Mu honor societies
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
08.1995 - 05.1997
GPA: 4.0
Graduate Course Work - Educational Leadership Certification
05.1993 - 05.1994
GPA: 4.0, Kappa Delta Pi honor society
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science; Minors in History And Education
09.1972 - 05.1975
GPA: 3.96
Served as Student Liaison for Political Science Dept.
Graduated in 3 years.
Graduated "with honor."
Skills
Print and Digital Media
undefinedAdditional Information
- Certified in SEO Writing, 2021.
- Southern Hemisphere Scholarship Recipient, English Speaking Union, 2006.
- Social Studies Teacher of the Year, Lawton Chiles Middle School, 2004-2005, 2005-2006.
- Beta Phi Mu (library honor society), University of South Florida, 2000.
- Who’s Who among America’s Teachers, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2007 Editions.
- Who’s Who in America 54th, 2000 Edition.
- Who’s Who among American Women 22nd, 2000-2001 Edition.
- District Teacher of the Year, Osceola County (FL) Schools, 1998-1999.
- Poinciana High School Teacher of the Year, 1998-1999.
- Phi Kappa Phi (graduate honor society), University of South Florida, 1999.
- Beta Phi Mu (libary honor society), University of South Florida, 1999
- Fellow, The (First) Justice Teaching Institute, The Supreme Court of Florida, 1998.
- Fellow, The Florida Humanities Council, 1998.
- Fellow, The Foundation for Teaching Economics, 1997.
- District High School Social Studies Teacher of the Year, Osceola County (FL) Schools, 1997.
- Invited to join Kappa Delta Pi (education honor society), University of Central Florida, 1994.
- BA awarded “with honor,” Manhattanville College.n for Teaching Economics, 1997.
Publications
Lambert, W. E. (2004). “Servant leadership qualities of principals, organizational climate, and student achievement: A correlational study.” Doctoral Dissertation, Nova Southeastern University, FL. (UMI Publication No. ATT 3165799). Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Servant-Leader-Principals-Creating-Achievement/dp/3844319700/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=servant+leader+principals+wendy+lambert&qid=1633066151&sr=8-3
[Note: There is no familial relationship between Lambert Academic Publishing and Dr. Lambert.]
Lambert, W. E. (1997). “American history curriculum: Creating opportunities for enhancing student learning and personal growth.” (Multiple Intelligences). Master’s Thesis, National-Louis University, IL.
Lambert, W. E. (1997). “From Crockett to Tubman: Investigating historical perspectives.” Educational Leadership, 55(1), 51-54.
Reynolds, M., & Jakobsen, W. E. (Lambert). (Spring 1994). “Does student assume risk, legal costs of ‘horseplay?’” Florida Law Quarterly, 1(2), 3.
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