Ummuhan Malkoc Geyik
Frontier Schools Central Office
Kansas City,MO
13
years of professional experience
Educational leader with a Ph.D. in Science Education, Ed.S. in Educational Administration, and over a decade of experience in STEM instruction, curriculum leadership, teacher development, assessment coordination, and school improvement. Experienced in K–12 and district-level leadership, with expertise in science education, instructional coaching, data-driven decision-making, RTI, and STEM program development.
Work History
Director of STEM Education
3 Years 2 Months- Lead district STEM initiatives across multiple campuses.
- Coordinate the annual district STEM Festival.
- Initiated and expanded district-wide robotics programs.
- Hosted the district’s first VEX IQ Robotics competition in Kansas City.
- Oversee grades 9–12 science curriculum with a focus on Biology.
- Led curriculum improvements resulting in Biology scores exceeding state averages for the first time in district history.
- Provide professional development and instructional support for science educators.
Assistant Principal of Academics
1 Year 9 Months- Coordinated state assessments, NWEA testing, and ACT administration.
- Mentored teachers and supported instructional improvement initiatives.
- Developed and managed the Response to Intervention (RTI) system.
- Facilitated recurring data meetings to drive academic decisions.
- Coordinated SPED, ELL, and Section 504 programs.
Chemistry / AP Chemistry Teacher
3 Years 9 Months- Taught Chemistry and AP Chemistry courses.
- Mentored students receiving Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards.
- Supported Science Olympiad teams in astronomy and chemistry.
Graduate Research Assistant
3 Years 9 MonthsEducation
Ed.S - Educational Administration
Ph.D. - Science Education
Master of Arts - Science Teaching
Integrated B.S. & M.S. - Chemistry Teaching
Skills
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Strong Work Ethic
Accomplishments
- As a Science Teacher: Increased junior ACT Science performance through targeted data-driven instruction, strategic intervention plans, and focused test-preparation initiatives.
- As Assistant Principal of Academics: Led schoolwide academic improvement efforts that resulted in significant gains in NWEA growth metrics and Missouri EOC/MAP assessment performance.
- As STEM Director: Founded the school's robotics program and coached the team to a Missouri State Championship, expanding student participation and excellence in STEM competitions.
Timeline
Director of STEM Education
Frontier Schools Central Office
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Principal of Academics
Frontier School of Excellence
08.2021 - 05.2023Read More
Chemistry / AP Chemistry Teacher
Frontier STEM High School
08.2017 - 05.2021Read More
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Christian University
08.2013 - 05.2017Read More
Northwest Missouri State University
Ed.S from Educational Administration
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Texas Christian University
Ph.D. from Science Education
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University of Texas At Dallas
Master of Arts from Science Teaching
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Bogazici University
Integrated B.S. & M.S. from Chemistry Teaching
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Publications (Selected)
- Pearce, E., Stewart, M., Malkoc, U., Ivy, R., & Weinburgh, M. (2019). Utilizing a dynamic model of food chains to enhance English learners’ science knowledge and language construction. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education.
- Malkoc, U. (2017). Investigating teachers’ understanding of salt dissolution process: A multimedia approach in education. Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology.
- Hartweg, B., Malkoc, U. et al. (2017). Peruvian Food Chain Jenga: Learning ecosystems with an interactive model. School Science and Mathematics.
Presentations & Grants (Selected)
- Multiple presentations at NSTA, SSMA, ASTE, and TCU Education Research & Pedagogy Fair (2013–2017).
- Andrew Institute Scholarship ($67,500), STARS Scholarship, Graduate Travel Grants, Graduate Health Insurance Award.
Awards, Certifications & Professional Service
- District Teacher of the Year, Frontier Schools (2019–2020)
- Campus Teacher of the Year, Frontier STEM High School (2019–2020)
- Texas Educator Certificate (Chemistry 9–12)
- Missouri Educator Certificate (Chemistry-Biology-School Leader 9–12)
- Member, National Association for Research in Science Teaching