Melissa Loyd Lambert

4410 North Hazel Street Chicago, IL 60640 313-268-9570 loydmeli@gmail.com

Education Dominican University 2013 Master of Library and Information Science K-12 Library Media Specialist Certification 3.97 GPA on a 4.0 scale 2009 Secondary Social Studies Teaching Endorsement Completed twelve credits towards a Masters in Education 2007 Bachelor of Arts and Letters Degree College of Education Major: History Minor: Geography Summer 2007 Study Abroad Program John Cabot University, Rome, Italy Allen Park High School Professional Experience School Library Media Intern May 2013 June 2013 Franklin Fine Arts Center & Juarez Academy High School Chicago, IL Created, implemented and assessed information literacy lessons in grades K-12 Organized print and digital resources in physical and digital spaces Collaborated with teachers, technology instructors and administrators on best practices and lessons Fostered the joy of reading through readers advisory, book talks, and book connections Digitization Specialist September 2011-Present American Theological Library Association Chicago, IL Digitize theological journals for the ATLAS database while maintaining preservation standards Train employees in digitization equipment, software and workflow Long-Term Social Studies Substitute Teacher April 2011-June 2011 Walter Payton College Preparatory High School Chicago, IL Worked to differentiate instruction with a culturally and economically diverse student population Created and implemented engaging lessons for US History and World Studies courses Developed and maintained class Moodle pages to keep students and parents up to date and on track Collaborated regularly with the Least Restrictive Environment Department to increase student success Long-Term Social Studies Substitute Teacher February 2011- March 2011 Kenwood Academy High School Chicago, IL Member and contributor of the World Studies curriculum building team Consistently worked to integrate technology into the classroom Assisted with communication outreach initiatives to senior class parents 2003

Michigan State University

Melissa Loyd Lambert

loydmeli@gmail.com
Substitute Teacher September 2009-June 2011 Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL Engaged high school and elementary students in meaningful learning activities Carried out teacher, principal and support staff written and verbal instructions when available Created and implemented engaging lessons on the spot when instructions were not available Adapted to new environments on a daily basis Student Teaching King College Prep High School Taught United States History and World Studies courses Assistant Coach for the King College Prep Varsity Cheerleading Team National Honor Society Co-Advisor Volunteer/Field Experience Elementary School Library Fieldwork Hawthorn Scholastic Academy Assisted librarian with circulation, shelving, cataloging, and library maintenance Assisted students in book selections and information literacy activities High School Library Field Work Oak Park & River Forest High School Assisted library staff and students with information literacy lessons Readers advisory Chicago Metro History Fair Coach & Judge Chicago Metro History Education Center Worked with students in grades 6-12 on historical research projects Assisted participants in locating research materials and enhancing research strategies Encouraged and supported exploration and skill development Memberships, Awards, and Honors Michigan Association for Media in Education Member (since 2013) Michigan Library Association Member (since 2012) American Library Association Member (Since 2011) Illinois School Library Media Association 2013 Scholarship Recipient Michigan Library Association Spring Institute Scholarship Recipient Summer 2012, fall 2012 and spring 2013 Dominican GSLIS Scholarship Recipient 2012 Vera May Barnes Zubrzycki Scholarship Recipient Digital Portfolio http://melissalambertportfolio.weebly.com/ References available upon request Chicago, IL August 2008-May 2009 Chicago, IL

Oak Park, IL

Chicago, IL