Valerie Weage

Manager, Curriculum Development at Great Minds
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Detroit Metropolitan Area

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Credentials

  • Learning InCopy
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Giving and Receiving Feedback
    Lynda.com
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Writing in Plain English
    Lynda.com
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • NSC First Aid Course - Standard First Aid
    Darev Safety Consultants
    Mar, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • NSC CPR Course - Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED
    Darev Safety Consultants
    Mar, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager, Curriculum Development
      • Nov 2022 - Present

    • Curriculum Developer, Team Lead
      • Oct 2021 - Nov 2022

    • Curriculum Developer
      • Jun 2018 - Oct 2021

  • Private Tutor
    • Greater Detroit Area/Lansing Area
    • Math Tutor
      • Sep 2011 - Mar 2020

      •Tutored students in various subject areas including Grade 7 Math, Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus 2 (an MSU course) •Focused on homework comprehension, study skills, and conceptual understanding •Tutored students in various subject areas including Grade 7 Math, Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus 2 (an MSU course) •Focused on homework comprehension, study skills, and conceptual understanding

    • National Junior Honor Society Faculty Adviser
      • May 2015 - Jun 2018

      •Initiated and began NJHS chapter at Birmingham Covington School •Organized all NJHS projects and community service initiatives •Initiated and began NJHS chapter at Birmingham Covington School •Organized all NJHS projects and community service initiatives

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Math Teacher
      • Aug 2013 - Jun 2018

      •Planned and executed daily lesson plans for 4 different courses: 7th Grade Math Lab, 7/8 Math, Algebra 1, and Honors Geometry•Integrated technology (Prometheon Board, Nearpod, ClassFlow, Educreations online videos, GeoGebra Software) regularly into lesson plans and student projects•Supported struggling students in Math Lab support class using a pre-teaching model•Created project and extension opportunities to challenge excelling students•Worked collaboratively with teachers from other schools in the district to co-plan lessons and units•Worked on a team with other 7/8 teachers to plan field trips and projects meant to foster student growth as individuals•Participated in a district-wide math curriculum planning committee•Piloted several new curriculum resources and worked with team to implement new collaborative classroom resources•Served as the schools character education liaison to help achieve goal of teaching students the importance of good character•Participated as a teacher leader during teacher lab professional development opportunities Show less

    • MathCounts Team Coach
      • Nov 2013 - Jun 2017

      •Leader and coach of Birmingham Covington School’s math team •Lead student to win 6th in the state of Michigan in 2016

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Study Buddies Tutoring Program Coordinator
      • Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

      •Transformed and implemented new program framework for this free after-school tutoring program

    • Student Teaching Intern
      • Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

      •Created and implemented unit plans with accompanying lesson plans for 8th grade H.S. Algebra 1 and 7th grade Pre-Algebra •Integrated technology (SMART board, CPS student response system, Educreations online videos, GeoGebra Software) regularly into lesson plans and student projects•Provided accommodations and modifications for students in my special needs co-taught classes•Worked with parents, teachers, and counselors to create action plans aimed to improve individual student performance•Participated in the collaborative development of an MYP (Middle Years Program) unit plan for Geisler (an MYP candidate school) •Created assessments and projects aimed to align with the High School Content Expectations and the Common Core Standards for Mathematics •Worked with a diverse group of students at this focus school and assisted to brainstorm and implement school-wide intervention plans Show less

    • Math Club Coach
      • Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

      •Trusted to recruit members and organize all activities involved in Geisler’s after school competitive math program based on the MATHCOUNTS program •Lead team to Oakland County’s MATHCOUNTS competition

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

      •Participated in a pilot research program for the METx Project (Measures of Effective Teaching Extension) where I tagged videos of math teachers from around the country, looking for instances when these instructors implemented specific teaching strategies or taught using the CCSM •Participated in a pilot research program for the METx Project (Measures of Effective Teaching Extension) where I tagged videos of math teachers from around the country, looking for instances when these instructors implemented specific teaching strategies or taught using the CCSM

    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Leasing Consultant
      • May 2010 - Aug 2012

      -Responsible for showing apartments and signing leases with prospective residents -Experience completing clerical work and providing customer service -Responsible for training and mentoring new employees -Responsible for showing apartments and signing leases with prospective residents -Experience completing clerical work and providing customer service -Responsible for training and mentoring new employees

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • OsteoCHAMPS Math Instructor
      • Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

      •Taught level two math students in the OsteoCHAMPS program through Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine •Developed an introduction to calculus course and accompanying lesson plans •Taught a computer based ACT preparation course using the testGEAR ACT practice materials •Taught level two math students in the OsteoCHAMPS program through Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine •Developed an introduction to calculus course and accompanying lesson plans •Taught a computer based ACT preparation course using the testGEAR ACT practice materials

    • Substitute Teacher
      • May 2012 - Jun 2012

      -Responsible for maintaining control of a classroom in the event of a teachers absense -Implemented and adapted lesson plans to ensure a productive and educational day for the students -Responsible for maintaining control of a classroom in the event of a teachers absense -Implemented and adapted lesson plans to ensure a productive and educational day for the students

  • Lansing Public Schools
    • Lansing S.T.E.M Academy
    • Senior Year Field Experience
      • Sep 2011 - May 2012

      •Planned, taught, and observed lessons in two 6th grade mathematics classrooms, four hours per week •Utilized the Connect Mathematics Project (CMP 2) Curriculum •Assisted with classroom management, homework help, and grading •Collaborated with mentor teacher to develop lesson plans based on student exploration and inquiry •Planned, taught, and observed lessons in two 6th grade mathematics classrooms, four hours per week •Utilized the Connect Mathematics Project (CMP 2) Curriculum •Assisted with classroom management, homework help, and grading •Collaborated with mentor teacher to develop lesson plans based on student exploration and inquiry

    • Educational Field Experience Abroad
      • May 2011 - Jun 2011

      •Observed educational processes in The Netherlands, France, and Germany •Participated in classroom activities and round table discussions with teachers and administrators from various countries •Taught lesson on Michigan culture to group 7 Dutch students •Observed educational processes in The Netherlands, France, and Germany •Participated in classroom activities and round table discussions with teachers and administrators from various countries •Taught lesson on Michigan culture to group 7 Dutch students

  • Waverly Public Schools
    • Waverly East Intermediate
    • Junior Year Field Experience
      • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

      •Observed and assisted my mentor teacher to enact lessons in two 7th grade mathematics classrooms, two hours per week •Tutored struggling students individually during class time •Observed and assisted my mentor teacher to enact lessons in two 7th grade mathematics classrooms, two hours per week •Tutored struggling students individually during class time

Education

  • Michigan State University
    Master of Arts (MA), Teaching and Curriculum
    2015 - 2016
  • Michigan State University
    Bachelor of Science (BS), Major: Mathematics Minor: Psychology
    2008 - 2012

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