Glenda M. Walker
Fairburn,GA
Summary
Dynamic instructional leader with a proven track record at Atlanta Public Schools, adept in curriculum development aligned with industry standards and enhancing STEM education through community partnerships. Excelled in stakeholder collaboration and data-driven decision making, achieving a 10% annual increase in pathway completion rates. Skilled in leadership development and budget management, committed to fostering inclusivity and continuous improvement in educational settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach (STEM)
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Provide leadership for district-wide STEM initiatives, aligning curriculum with state standards and industry trends
- Design and implement Project-Based Learning (PBL) opportunities to enhance career and college readiness
- Develop and deliver professional development for staff to promote best practices in STEM education
- Create educational STEM opportunities for students through community outreach and business partnerships
- Collaborate on STEM grant writing, managed awarded grant funds, and ensured compliance with reporting requirements
- Evaluate and enhance policies to promote inclusivity and diversity in STEM fields
- Support teachers with resources and technological tools to create engaging, multi-sensory learning environments
Engineering Technology Teacher | Department Chairperson
Fulton County School System | Westlake High School
08.2012 - 08.2021
- Led curriculum development and alignment for engineering pathways, ensuring compliance with state and industry standards
- Increased yearly pathway completion rates with consistent growth in End-of-Pathway Assessment scores by 10% annually
- Established and managed a CTE advisory board to align program goals with industry needs
- Coordinated co-curricular activities to increase participation in Technology Student Association (TSA), resulting in state-level competition successes
- Inducted the school’s first all-girls VEX Robotics Team to promote gender diversity in STEM fields
- Collaborated with counselors to optimize student schedules and increase pathway completion rates
- Managed departmental budgets and ensured resources were allocated effectively to support instructional goals
- Facilitated monthly department meetings to drive professional learning and instructional improvement
- Lead teachers through the process of data driven instruction
- Monitored departmental budget and ensured that materials and supplies are provided as needed
- Collaborated with school and district level personnel to improve teacher effectiveness
- Assisted administration in making instructional program and staffing decisions
- Increased gradebook compliance by conducting monthly check of teacher’s gradebooks
- Increased yearly pathway completion rate by working with counselors to ensure student schedule accuracy
- Increased schools CTSO participation rate
- Assist WBL coordinator with student placement and to increase participation rate
- Established CTE advisory board
- Planned and implemented monthly department meetings geared towards staff development
- Monitored the work of Career Technical Professional Learning Communities in the development of standards-based lessons, data analysis, and progress toward individual student achievement
- Analyzed End of Pathway Assessment data to determine effectiveness to improve program outcomes
Technology Instructor
Frank McClarin Alternative High School
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Taught courses in the Web Design and Business Technology Pathways
Business | Engineering Education Teacher
DeKalb County School System | Lakeside High School
03.2011 - 06.2012
- Delivered instruction on both Business and Engineering pathways
- Prepared daily lessons in accordance with state standards
Student Teacher
Clayton County Public School System | Lovejoy High School
08.2010 - 11.2010
- Managed classroom coverage of 9th-12th grade Computer Applications I & II classes
- Assumed all responsibilities of regular classroom teacher including assessment of students, staff meetings, and FBLA club meetings and events
Manufacturing/Engineering Technology Teacher
Mundy’s Mill High School
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Created lesson plans as well as hands on activities that kept students engaged while learning
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, refine teaching methods, and address academic and behavioral matters
- Sponsored Technology Student Association
Sr. Analyst (Engineering and Technology Department)
Delta Airlines, Technical Operations Center
09.1995 - 06.2008
- Quality Control Coordinator
- Supply Attendant, Logistics
Education
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist -
Kennesaw State University
05.2022
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Phoenix University
12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Shorter University
05.2007
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Curriculum Development and Program Alignment
- Work-Based Learning Coordination
- Budget and Grant Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Community Engagement
- Career Pathway and Certification Oversight
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Marketing and recruitment strategies
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Instructional technology
Certification
- Certified (6-12) Manufacturing and Engineering Sciences
- Certified Engineering and Technology
- Certified (6-12) Business Education
- Certified TKES Credentialing
- Nearpod Certified Educator
- Certified Project Management Fundamentals
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
References
Available upon request
Accomplishmentshonorsandduties
- Research Coordinator Morehouse Upward Bound Math and Science Program
- Fulton County Engineering Curriculum Architect
- Metro Resa Teacher Mentor
- BIRDEE research team member in association with the Georgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing
- Georgia Tech Gift Fellow
- Technology Student Association Board Member
- Georgia Engineering and Technology Education Association - Treasurer
- Westlake Magnet Review Panel
- 2017 TAG-Ed STEM Classroom Finalist
Accomplishments
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. | 2022 – Present
- Mentor middle and high school students through a bi-monthly Saturday program focusing on personal and academic development.
- Develop and implement STEM curriculum and activities to engage students in hands-on learning experiences.
- Coordinate resources and facilitated interactive STEM sessions to inspire interest in STEM fields.
- Collaborate with fellow mentors to support holistic development and career readiness for mentees.
Affiliations
- Grants
- Chip Camp
- Robotics Team
- Teachers
Timeline
Instructional Coach (STEM)
Atlanta Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Engineering Technology Teacher | Department Chairperson
Fulton County School System | Westlake High School
08.2012 - 08.2021
Technology Instructor
Frank McClarin Alternative High School
08.2012 - 06.2013
Business | Engineering Education Teacher
DeKalb County School System | Lakeside High School
03.2011 - 06.2012
Student Teacher
Clayton County Public School System | Lovejoy High School
08.2010 - 11.2010
Manufacturing/Engineering Technology Teacher
Mundy’s Mill High School
08.2008 - 06.2010
Sr. Analyst (Engineering and Technology Department)
Delta Airlines, Technical Operations Center
09.1995 - 06.2008
- Certified (6-12) Manufacturing and Engineering Sciences
- Certified Engineering and Technology
- Certified (6-12) Business Education
- Certified TKES Credentialing
- Nearpod Certified Educator
- Certified Project Management Fundamentals
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist -
Kennesaw State University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Phoenix University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Shorter University
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