Traci Walkup, Ed.D.
Temple Hills,MD
Summary
Highly experienced Science Instructional Specialist with over 20 years of expertise in K-12 science education, curriculum development, assessment writing, and educator training. Adept at leveraging group dynamics to cultivate a collaborative team environment, fostering synergy and achieving collective goals with effectiveness. Established in designing professional development and a skilled facilitator for both in-person and virtual settings. Provide guidance and coaching to science educators and team members to elevate their professional practice through innovative instructional strategies. Trained in diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote awareness. Proven problem solver and troubleshooter. Advocate for advancing student learning experiences through technology integration among science educators to drive optimal student success. Stays abreast of current trends and research in science education, English Language Development, and Special Education. Experience in managing project budgets and leading office grant initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Instructional Specialist (Science Office)
PGCPS Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Capitol Heights, MD
11.2014 - Current
- Develop Next Generation Science Standards aligned and phenomenon-based curriculum and assessments with a focus on diverse student populations and literacy
- Support Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) and State-wide initiatives such as the Student Learner Profile, Strategic Framework and Blueprint for Maryland's Future
- Manage curriculum development and grant budgets
- Direct and oversee curriculum writing and assessment teams
- Assist with planning long-term and short-term goals for the Science Office
- Serve as a lead for the Prince George's Area Science Fair and Kids for Science STEM Fair
- Provide coaching to K-12 science teachers, curriculum writers, and school-based administrators
- Facilitate professional learning opportunities to enhance science teachers' best science instructional practices
- Evaluate effectiveness of science training by using feedback surveys, focus groups and other relative means
- Analyze system-wide student performance data on Grade 5, Grade 8 and the High School Maryland Integrated Science Assessments to guide teacher training and curriculum/assessment development
- Collaborate with content area teams to support system-wide academic initiatives and cross-curricular student learning
- Conduct formal and informal science teacher classroom observations
- Contributed insights on newly designed school's science classroom spaces
- Led PGCPS and MSDE Elementary Science Learning Lab
Science Instructional Coach (Science Office)
PGCPS Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Capitol Heights, MD
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Analyzed system-wide student performance data from science assessments
- Strategically planned curriculum development tasks and managed the curriculum writing team
- Supervised and coordinated the Prince George's Area Science Fair and Kids for Science STEM Fair
- Created, developed and facilitated science professional development workshops
- Conducted informal science teacher classroom observations.
Science Instructional Coach (MSP Grant Office)
PGCPS Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Lanham, Maryland
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Provided direct support to participating teachers in the area of science curriculum, instruction, and classroom management
- Set goals for the implementation of the Minority Student Pipeline (MSP) Grant
- Assisted with teacher and student recruitment, application, and placement processes
- Conducted informal science teacher observations
- Prepared curriculum documents and selected instructional materials
- Developed and facilitated science teacher workshops
Science Coach and Department Chairperson
PGCPS Isaac Gourde Middle School
Fort Washington, Maryland
08.2007 - 07.2009
- Led a team of eight middle school science educators
- Analyzed science performance data and recommended strategies for classroom instruction
- Mentored new middle school science teachers
- Planned and coordinated science-related field trips
- Attended monthly Science Chairperson meetings and facilitated weekly Science Department meetings
- Conducted informal teacher observations
- Coordinated school-wide STEM Fairs
- Served as a liaison between the PGCPS Science Office and school-based administration
- Ordered and maintained science supplies
- Instructed and managed up to 120 seventh and eighth grade students
- Delegated tasks among the team members to ensure the proper operations of the department
- Served as a liaison between team, parents and school administration
- Aided as a testing proctor for the State of Maryland for all mandated assessments
- Maintained files and analyzed student science data.
Summer School Navigator Program Coordinator
PGCPS G. Gardner Shugart Middle School
Temple Hills, Maryland
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Managed a staff of eleven educators to ensure the implementation of the America's Choice Summer Navigator Program for Grades 6-8
- Monitored and approved payroll, time and attendance, breakfast and lunch counts, discipline concerns, and supplies
- Performed teacher observations
- Analyzed student data and created weekly newsletters
- Coordinated weekly incentives for the students.
Science Educator and Department Chairperson
DCPS Kelly Miller Middle School
Washington, D.C.
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Instructed and directed 135 seventh and eighth grade students
- Followed strict science curriculum standards and pacing charts developed by the District of Columbia Board of Education (DCPS)
- Maintained files, data and analyzed student science assessment scores
Science/Health Educator and Team Lead
PGCPS Isaac Gourdine Middle School
Fort Washington, Maryland
08.1998 - 08.2002
- Instructed and managed 120 sixth and seventh grade students
- Developed and formulated student academic and behavioral plans
- Functioned as a testing proctor for the State of Maryland, maintained files/data and analyzed science assessment scores
- Coordinated training sessions, team meetings and parent conferences
- Served as a liaison between team, parents and school-based administration.
Biologist, II
BioReliance Corporation
Rockville, MD
08.1997 - 08.1998
- Expedited testing phases of the Salmonella/Mammalian Microsome Mutagencity Assay (Ames Test), for potential carcinogens in consumer, medical and animal products in a systematic environment
- Followed strict protocol and standard operational procedures.
- Trained newly hired laboratory personnel, prepared testing materials, calibrated laboratory equipment and calculated dilution schemes for testing dosages
- Formulated and finalized laboratory reports for the Quality Assurance Division, organized and maintained office and laboratory areas.
Education
Doctorate in Education: Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Trident University International
Cypress, CA07.2021
Administrator I Certification -
Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland05.2011
Master of Arts Degree: Teaching -
Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland09.2009
Literacy Coach Certification -
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, Maryland05.2006
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland05.1997
Project Management Cohort - Project Management
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MarylandSkills
- Project Management Skills
- Team Player and Builder
- Skilled Facilitator
- Presentation Creator
- Curriculum and Assessment Developer
- Multitasker
- Multimedia Technology Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive
- Canvas
- Problem-Solver
- Planner and Scheduler
- Attention to Detail
- Qualitative Research Skills
- Internet Researcher
- Data Analysis
- Effective Written and Verbal Skills
- Collaborator
- Time Management and Organization Skills
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- New Employee Trainer
- Leadership Development
- Manage Budgets
Affiliations
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
- Learning Forward Professional Organization
- National Science Teacher Association
- Maryland Science Supervisors Association
- Education Multicultural Leadership Team (Former Member)
Certification
Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate
Administrator I
Biology 7-12
Special Education
Reading, Administrator I
Professional References
Dr. Anisha Campbell, Associate Director, Terrapin Teachers
University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland
phone: 301.405.0645
email: amcamp10@umd.edu
Dr. Daria Valentine, Principal
The Academy of Health Science and Prince George's Community College
Prince George's County Public Schools
phone: 301-546-7247
email: daria.valentine@pgcps.org
Mr. Dave Zahren, Television Specialist
Digital and Visual Communications Department
Prince George's County Public Schools
phone: 301-386-1619
email: davez@pgcps.org
Mrs. Ebony Cross-Shields, Instructional Director
Area I Office: Elementary Schools
Prince George's County Public Schools
phone: 301-952-6583
email: ebony.cross@pgcps.org
Dr. Kara Libby, Director
Strategic Initiatives Office
Prince George's County Public Schools
phone: 301-952-6717
email: kara.libby@pgcps.org
Dr. Sandra Rose, Innovation Officer
Prince George's County Public Schools
phone: 301-952-6537 ext. 26537
email: sandra.rose@pgcps.org
Timeline
Science Instructional Specialist (Science Office)
PGCPS Department of Curriculum and Instruction
11.2014 - Current
Science Instructional Coach (Science Office)
PGCPS Department of Curriculum and Instruction
12.2011 - 12.2014
Science Instructional Coach (MSP Grant Office)
PGCPS Department of Curriculum and Instruction
07.2009 - 12.2011
Summer School Navigator Program Coordinator
PGCPS G. Gardner Shugart Middle School
06.2008 - 08.2008
Science Coach and Department Chairperson
PGCPS Isaac Gourde Middle School
08.2007 - 07.2009
Science Educator and Department Chairperson
DCPS Kelly Miller Middle School
08.2004 - 08.2007
Science/Health Educator and Team Lead
PGCPS Isaac Gourdine Middle School
08.1998 - 08.2002
Biologist, II
BioReliance Corporation
08.1997 - 08.1998
Doctorate in Education: Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Trident University International
Administrator I Certification -
Bowie State University
Master of Arts Degree: Teaching -
Bowie State University
Literacy Coach Certification -
University of Maryland - College Park
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
Bowie State University
Project Management Cohort - Project Management
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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