Patricia Waegerle
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Mathematics instructional leader with twenty years of experience developing and implementing course curriculum centered on best practices. Creative lesson planner who excels at motivating and inspiring teachers. Coordinates with administrators, coaches and teachers to help students and teachers reach their full potential. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student and school performance to best target support strategies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Specialist
Suffolk Public Schools
10.2020 - Current
- Mentored mathematics teachers, sharing best practices for effective instruction and classroom management strategies.
- Implemented successful intervention strategies for students demonstrating difficulties with math concepts, resulting in significant gains in understanding and achievement.
- Contributed to district-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement in mathematics, including participation in professional learning communities focused on data-driven instruction techniques.
- Strengthened student and teacher understanding of complex concepts through use of manipulatives, visual aids, and technology resources.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on innovative strategies for teaching mathematics effectively using best practices.
- Collaborated with other subject area specialists to professional development that reinforced mathematical connections across disciplines.
- Served as liaison between mathematics department and assigned buildings collaborating on school performance plan development and tracking.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate learning for grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Worked with teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to help optimize student education; modeled lessons.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Teacher
Suffolk Public Schools
07.2012 - 01.2021
- Taught grade eight Pre-Algebra; co-teach inclusion and self-contained settings
- Served on district curriculum development team
- Conducted staff development on using data for remediation and teaching
- Taught after-school SOL remediation for math
Teacher/Data Team Leader
Norfolk Public Schools
07.2006 - 07.2012
- Taught grades seven and eight; co-taught inclusion settings
- Served as data team leader for four years
- Assisted dean as grade level leader for one year
- Taught after-school SOL remediation for math, summer school, suspension recovery program and transition program for sixth graders
Math Interventionist/Teacher
Stark County Schools
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Assisted colleagues in a team-based atmosphere tutoring students in areas of geometry, algebra II, pre-calculus, and calculus
- Co-taught with teachers in classrooms to assist with student success in passing math graduation exams
- Taught summer intervention course for seniors not passing OGT
Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
07.2001 - 07.2004
- Taught sixth grade math at Lanier Middle School; co-taught inclusion setting
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Teacher
Canton City Schools
07.1999 - 07.2001
- Appointed and served as Lead Teacher in building for county-wide “Math Vision Project”
- Developed curriculum for and taught a summer proficiency readiness math course
- Represented the Canton City School district at both State and National Math Conferences
Education
Master's of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12.2011
Certificate of Completion - Children's Ministry And Missions
Rhema Bible College
Tulsa Oklahoma06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Akron
Akron, Oh12.1995
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent team player and community builder
- Experience with diverse populations
- Team leadership
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Curriculum development
- Instructional best practices
- Digital Technology best practices
Accomplishments
- 2018: District Teacher of the Year - Suffolk Public Schools
- 2016-2018: Grant recipient from VDOE; Real Co-teacher of Virginia
- 2023: Regional Representative for VCSM
Certification
- State of Virginia
Postgraduate Professional License
Mathematics-Algebra 1
Elementary Education PreK-6
Middle Ed 6-8: Mathematics
Timeline
Math Specialist
Suffolk Public Schools
10.2020 - Current
Teacher
Suffolk Public Schools
07.2012 - 01.2021
Teacher/Data Team Leader
Norfolk Public Schools
07.2006 - 07.2012
Math Interventionist/Teacher
Stark County Schools
07.2004 - 07.2006
Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
07.2001 - 07.2004
Teacher
Canton City Schools
07.1999 - 07.2001
Master's of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Certificate of Completion - Children's Ministry And Missions
Rhema Bible College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Akron
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