Valerie Weage Email & Phone Number

•Managed a team of 4 direct reports and supported growth by providing feedback, conducting check-ins, and supporting goal setting.•Served as the content coordinator for the Data Science project and led a team to research, design, and architect innovative data science resources.•Collaborated across departments to launch Data Talks in College Basketball – a set of free Data Talk resources. •Organized team structure, staffing, and workflow to author K-9 Data Talk resources.

•Led a team of 20+ employees to prototype, author, and publish print alternate lessons of Eureka Math2 digital lessons on the digital platform. •Led a team of curriculum developers and freelancers to blueprint, revise, and publish Eureka Math2 Tennessee slides on the digital platform. •Analyzed common curriculum evaluation tools to develop the Eureka Math2 reviewer rubric which was used to support RFPs and sales prior to Ed Reports certification. •Articulated Eureka Math2 strengths in the Oregon State Submission rubric which led to K-8 Eureka Math2 being added to the Adopted Materials List. •Demonstrated strong content knowledge expertise by serving as the middle grades content expert for the On My Own Videos project. •Collaborated in the development of a new state alignment product to supplement the core materials, Eureka Math2 Louisiana Teach+.

•Utilized knowledge of age-appropriate pedagogy and content standards to author high quality Level 7 and Level 8 lessons and supplemental materials for Eureka Math2. •Modified Eureka Math curriculum materials to address Virginia State Standards of Learning.

Greater Detroit Area/Lansing Area

•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

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

Birmingham, Mi

•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

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

Geisler Middle School

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

Geisler Middle School

•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

Geisler Middle School

•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

Ann Arbor, Michigan

•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

East Lansing Michigan

-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

East Lansing

•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

Lansing, Michigan Area

-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 S.T.E.M Academy

•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

The Netherlands

•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 East Intermediate

•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

Master Of Arts (Ma), Teaching And Curriculum, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Certificate in Educational Technology

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Major: Mathematics Minor: Psychology, 3.5