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Lindsay Carey

Melissa,TX

Summary

Dynamic professional with a master's degree in experimental neuroscience and a successful career teaching chemistry and biology, seeking to leverage a robust foundation in science alongside exceptional interpersonal skills in a sales role. Extensive experience as an educator has honed the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly while tailoring approaches to meet diverse audience needs. Equipped with strong drive and ambition, ready to excel in building meaningful client relationships and consistently exceeding sales targets. Committed to making a significant impact within a collaborative team environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

504 & MTSS Facilitator

Emerson High School
2023 - Current

Manage the campus Section 504 (ADA) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered systems of support) programs and oversee provision of needed services, compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements. Coordinate, plan, and facilitate Section 504 and MTSS meetings from initial contact to follow up with families and professionals, providing excellent communication, documentation, support, and guidance.

AVID Site Coordinator & Teacher

McKinney High School
2021 - 2023

Oversee effective management of schoolwide (national) highly-certified college preparatory program for first generation college students. Manageda team of teachers, tutors, and students and worked with district level personnel to ensure effective and impactful implementation.


Science Teacher & RTI Coordinator

Willis High School
2019 - 2021

Science teacher and campus leader for individual learners' needs through coordination of RTI (Response to Intervention) program.


AVID Site Coordinator & Teacher

Reagan Early College High School
2013 - 2019

Played a key role in the turnaround of a long-time low-performing high school, part of a team that successfully implemented an Early College High School model and a community school framework.


Instructional Coach (summer Program)

Breakthrough Austin
2014 - 2014

Effectively managed a team of math and science teachers, providing ongoing, adaptive, and consistent support throughout a summer program for first-generation college students.

Product Consultant

TK20, Inc.
2010 - 2011

Successfully and independently developed project plans and provided ongoing training and support for a diverse group of customers over a large geographical territory. Provided excellent customer service and ongoing training. Communicated customers' needs effectively to engineers and product development specialists to ensure the client's expectations were met or exceeded. Helped grow the user (and company revenue) for each campus served by understanding their needs and making suggestions for maximizing the use of the product.

Teacher

Polytechnic High School
01.2006 - 01.2009

Played a pivotal role in increasing student test scores through teaching, leadership, and modeling best practices. Saw large and significant gains in student test scores an state accountability rating in a historically low area for the school.

Graduate Student

Texas Christian University
08.2002 - 05.2006

Conducted extensive literature reviews, designed and conducted experiments, analyzed results, and collaborated with other students and faculty to discuss implications of work to add to the existing body of research in the are of recovery from brain injury.

Education

Master of Science - Experimental Psychology (Neuroscience)

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
01-2004

B.A. - Psychology (Minor in Biology)

Linfield College
McMinnville, OR
01-2002

Skills

  • Driven by goals and outcomes
  • Business acumen
  • Demonstrated program improvement
  • Effective Project manager
  • Resourceful
  • Leader
  • Team player
  • Efficient
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication
  • Adaptable and flexible

Timeline

Teacher

Polytechnic High School
01.2006 - 01.2009

Graduate Student

Texas Christian University
08.2002 - 05.2006

504 & MTSS Facilitator

Emerson High School
2023 - Current

AVID Site Coordinator & Teacher

McKinney High School
2021 - 2023

Science Teacher & RTI Coordinator

Willis High School
2019 - 2021

AVID Site Coordinator & Teacher

Reagan Early College High School
2013 - 2019

Instructional Coach (summer Program)

Breakthrough Austin
2014 - 2014

Product Consultant

TK20, Inc.
2010 - 2011

Master of Science - Experimental Psychology (Neuroscience)

Texas Christian University

B.A. - Psychology (Minor in Biology)

Linfield College

Professional Presentations

(2023-Present) Presenter: 504/MTSS campus-wide compliance information (Emerson High School)

(2011-2023): Presenter: Numerous professional development sessions (Fort Worth, Austin, Willis, TX)

(2018): Presenter: AVID College Readiness Symposium (Austin, TX)

(2004): Successful defense of Master's thesis (Texas Christian University)

(2002): Successful defense of Honors thesis in Psychology (Linfield College)

(2002): Presenter:  Neuroscience conferences in Chicago, IL and New Orleans, LA


Awards & Honors

2022: Teacher of the week (McKinney High school)

2018: Willis ISD district MVP award (Willis High School)

2016: Finalist, Teacher of the year (Reagan Early College High School)

2015: Nominee, Teacher of the year (Reagan Early College High School)

2008: Nominee, Teacher of the year (Polytechnic High School)

2003: Ida Green Graduate Research Fellowship (Texas Christian University)

2002: Ploog-Tielman Research Award in Psychology (Linfield College)