LYNN KOY McGOLDRICK

10303 Treasure Island Drive

Austin, TX 78730
512/345-3894
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proven training and teaching abilities
* Highly motivated, creative, and skilled in leadership and facilitation
* Excellent bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills
* Experienced in planning and coordinating resources for public/community events
* Effective collaborator in a team environment
SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Teaching/Training
* Equipped teen parents to continue in high school, AISD VETP (Virtual Education
for Teen Parents)
* Directed DELTA (Dropout prevention program) best practices across AISD high sc
hools.
* Advised AISD administration on appropriate implementation of DELTA programs.
* Initiated implementation of new DELTA programs at AISD Small MS and Crockett H
S.
* Supervised staff of teachers and teaching assistants in the DELTA program at L
C Anderson High School, a computer-based, self-paced credit recovery program.
* Guided high school at-risk students in social skills, personal growth, and sel
f-esteem, utilizing counseling and motivational techniques.
* Facilitated parent conferences to advise on student attendance, academic progr
ess, and personal matters.
* Developed and implemented GISD Ninth Grade Campus NovaNET computer-based progr
am of credit recovery and accrual. (program similar to AISD's DELTA Program)
* Collaborated with SAIL (Student Assistance and Intervention Liaison) and Commu
nities In Schools to secure services for at-risk high school students.
* Mentored high school students through Partners in Education program.
* Prepared non-English speaking students to transition into English-speaking cla
sses by integrating cooperative learning groups, language experience approach, a
nd effective reading strategies.
* Established middle school curricula for ESL using Austin American-Statesman's
Newspapers in Education Program, resulting in improved reading levels as determi
ned by individual reading inventories and improved TAAS scores.
* Improved middle school students' understanding of social studies concepts in T
exas History by correlating literature, cooperative learning groups, and researc
h components.
* Implemented campus-wide training of all teachers utilizing ESL (English as a S
econd Language) techniques in mainstream classrooms.
* Conducted workshops for the Austin American-Statesman to demonstrate use of th
e newspaper in ESL classrooms to enhance reading and writing abilities.
* Conducted "Choices" Workshop for Texas Juvenile Services' anti-drug and anti-c
rime program for use in public schools.
Leadership/Management
* Collaborated on Anderson HS IMPACT Committee to determine effective interventi
ons for struggling high school students.
* Teamed with Anderson HS Project Advance Director to provide guidance and resou
rces for post-high school graduation college opportunities for at-risk teens.
* Teamed with high school counselors and administrators to assist students in ac
hieving academic and personal goals.
* Cooperated on Site-Based Committee to develop campus action plans to meet scho
ol-wide Title I requirements based on needs and assessment data.
* Co-chaired Local Support Team to select appropriate classroom placement for sp
ecial needs students, mediating between teachers, students, parents, and adminis
trators.
* Administered cross-cultural interpretation and bilingual counseling for parent
s and students in a public school, advising on complex personal and academic iss
ues and locating appropriate resources to address their concerns.
* Directed after-school tutorial program for at-risk migrant students utilizing
collegian tutors.
* Mediated sessions between students to accomplish problem solving.
* Chaired a citywide PTA council to accomplish organizational goals for seven sc
hools. Orchestrated the allocation of resources to successfully complete goals
on time.
Public Relations/Communications
* Conceived and implemented citywide parenting programs on current social issues
. Solicited and scheduled speakers, created and distributed promotional materia
ls, coordinated meeting logistics, and secured media coverage.
* Initiated and promoted bilingual PTA programs for Hispanic parents to address
the Hispanic dropout problem, drug abuse awareness, and sexually transmitted dis
eases. These programs resulted in the formation of an ongoing Hispanic parent s
upport group.
* Facilitated meetings with public school teachers to raise multicultural awaren
ess.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2010 AISD DELTA Consultant, Reagan HS/VETP (Virtual Ed. for Teen Parents)
2008-2009 AISD DELTA Program Consultant, Eastside Memorial High School
2004-2008 Supervisor/teacher, DELTA, Austin ISD Anderson High School (Dropout Pr
e)
2001-2004 Teacher, NovaNET lab, Georgetown I.S.D. (Dropout Prevention)
2000-2001 Secondary Student Advocate, Georgetown I.S.D., Migrant Ed. Program
2000-2001 Workshop presenter, Newspapers in Education, Austin American-Statesman
1995-1998 "Choices" Workshop Trainer, Williamson County Juvenile Services
1993-2000 Teacher, English as a Second Language & History, Georgetown I.S.D.
1990-1993 Substitute Teacher, Georgetown I.S.D.
VOLUNTEER HISTORY
1995, 1997 Academic Excellence and Project Graduation Committees, Georgetown H.S
.
1989-1990 President, Georgetown Texas City Council of PTAs
1986-1989 Vice President in charge of Programs, GISD Williams Middle School PTA
AWARDS
2000 Who's Who Among American Teachers 2000
1990 Best Community Contributor in the State, TX Parent Coordinating Council
EDUCATION
2004 Secondary ELA/Reading Teaching Certification
1999 Secondary Social Studies Composite Teaching Certification
1993 Secondary Teaching Certification, English as a Second Language
1973 B. A., Political Science/Spanish, Texas Tech University