Lisa McGaw is an experienced chemistry teacher and trainer passionate about teaching AP Chemistry. She has over 20 years of experience teaching chemistry at the high school and college levels. Currently she is the AP Lead Teacher for Chemistry in the Dallas Independent School District, where she teaches AP Chemistry and trains other AP Chemistry teachers.

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Lisa McGaw
Summary:
Teaching is my passion- teaching AP Chemistry to students and working with adults to better equip them for
classroom success.
Experience:
Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX May 2014 - present
AP Lead Teacher Chemistry - As the AP Lead teacher for chemistry I have the best of both worlds. I have
the opportunity to teach a class of AP Chemistry and work with twenty other AP Chemistry teachers across
the district. In this position I have the pleasure of visiting with teachers in their classrooms, answer specific
questions, teach content, model lessons, assist with laboratory and technology and be there for support as
needed. Organizing and often presenting at vertical team meetings, Saturday trainings for teachers and
Saturday Study Sessions for students is also an added bonus.
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK SP 2013; F 2014 - SP2014
Lecturer – Taught freshman chemistry for majors and managed teaching assistants for the laboratory
component.
Laying the Foundation, A Division of National Math and Science Initiative, Dallas, TX
August 2008 - August 2014
Chemistry Coordinator – Assisted in the development of the standard three-year teacher training program in
chemistry as well as several of the specialized training modules in science. Collaborated with science team
to develop the model and materials for the Train the Trainer events held each summer. Led professional
development trainings for teachers. Managed the national corps of science item writers for formative and
summative assessments grades 6-11 and developed formative and summative assessments for chemistry.
Aligned chemistry lessons to Common Core Standards in English and Mathematics as well as the Next
Generation Science Standards and AP Chemistry Curriculum Framework. Coordinated with members of the
science team to develop materials in partnership with Texas Instruments, PhET, PASCO and NASA.
Managed Texas science mentors for MSDF schools and mentored teachers as needed. Stayed abreast of
current research on successful classroom instructional models and college and career readiness standards
by attending and presenting at various conferences. Participated in the MET project using the UTOP
protocol for evaluating classroom teachers.
Saint Mary’s Hall, San Antonio, TX August 2005 – June 2006
Teacher – Taught AP Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry and Chemistry in the Community.
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK August 2006-May 2008
Lecturer - Taught freshman chemistry lecture and laboratory.
Advanced Placement Strategies August 2002 –July 2005
Science Program Coordinator – Developed materials and provided professional development for AP and
Pre-AP teachers in middle school through high school. Mentored classroom teachers and helped coordinate
two-day teacher trainings and free-response readings for science. Served as Co-Project Director for the
Laying the Foundation in Science Series.
Mabank High School, Mabank, TX 2001-2002
Teacher – Taught AP Biology, Pre-AP Biology and Chemistry

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Lisa McGaw
Mabank Middle School, Mabank, TX Spring 2001
Teacher – Taught 8
th
grade Earth Science
Hereford High School, Hereford, TX 1998 - 2000
Teacher – Taught AP Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry, Biology, PALS
Canyon High School, Canyon, TX 1996-1998
Teacher – Taught 8
th
grade Earth Science
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX 1995-1996
Teacher – Taught freshman chemistry laboratory
Hereford Junior High School, Hereford, TX Spring 1995
Teacher – Taught 7
th
grade math and Pre-Algebra
Bryan High School, Bryan, TX 1981-1994
Teacher – Taught AP Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry, Biology
Education:
M.S. Chemistry West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX 2000
B.S. Biology/Chemistry Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX 1981
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (began masters program)
Kilgore College, Kilgore, TX (introductory courses)
Projects:
Publications
Co-authored Lighthouse Vertical Tam Guide for Science
Co-authored Laying the Foundation in Science Series
Co-authored SparkNotes SATII Chemistry review book
Co-authored Review for AP Chemistry – McGraw-Hill
Co-authored Curriculum Module, AP Chemistry, Alternative Approaches to Teaching Traditional Topics,
College Board
Authored chapter in Holt Chemistry
Item Review
AP Chemistry items for Zumdahl text
AP Chemistry items for Pearson Publishing
Item Writing
Submitted items to Educational Testing Service for AP Redesign
Developed practice AP exams for McGraw-Hill
Activities:
AP Chemistry reading – Question leader, Table leader, Reader (1994-present)
NMSI Trainer (2008 – present)
Colorado Legacy – online AP prep sessions
Arkansas Initiative for Math and Science – online AP prep sessions
College Board – presenter, reviewer audits, planning committee (1994-2008)
State of Texas – Reviewer Texas State Diagnostic System/ served on Professional Development Committee
National Science Academic Advisory Council College Board (1999-2006)
National Science Foundation – reading proposals Teacher Enhancement (1992) Young Scholars (1993)

3. 9121 W. Airport Rd. Stillwater, OK 74075 214.534.4196 lmcgaw@me.com!
Lisa McGaw
Associated Chemistry Teachers of Texas – served as president-elect, president, past-president; Program
chair for ACT2-Welch Biennial Conference
Skills:
Computer
Mac and PC; Word, Power-point, Excel, Adobe, Turning Technologies
Laboratory Technology
Vernier, PASCO, TI
Learning Management Systems
D2L, Blackboard, Moodle, Echo, Edmodo
Online Homework Systems
Connect, OWL
Online Presentation
Adobe Connect, Zoom, Camtasia
Memberships/Awards:
National Science Teachers Association
Science Teachers Association of Texas
Associated Chemistry Teachers of Texas
Association of Texas Professional Educators
American Association of Chemistry Teachers
Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society
Southwest Regional Award Winner AP Chemistry College Board
Miscellaneous Opportunities:
Research – Biochemistry Texas A&M
NSTA Honors Industry Workshop – Biotechnology
American Chemical Society Conferences
Minority Engineering Program – Texas A&M University
Conference for the Advancement of Science Teachers
Woodrow Wilson Institutes
ICE Institutes
Alyea’s TOPS Workshop
Technology Training for AP Consultants
Kagan Cooperative Training
Laboratory Safety Workshop
Vernier workshops
National College Board Forum
AAAS Project 2061 Writing Workshop
Cooperating Teacher for TAMU student teachers
Curriculum Development