Welcome to my website!
As a Full-Service Academic Coach, I provide all the guidance, tools, and support my clients need to succeed in our competitive world.
What is our mission?
EMPOWERING the academic and personal growth of children
(especially exceptional, special needs, and at-risk children), their families, and their educators.
1-on-1 Tutoring and
Full-Service
academic coaching
My clients are my neighbors in every sense.
Their satisfaction and growth define my work.
In the marketplace of tutors, I provide a unique niche:
24/7 availability, systemic analysis of learning issues, weekly progress reports, tailored mini-lessons, and meta-cognition training to ensure life-long learning habits.
Contact me today to address your concerns.
College Application Guidance
Begun as a service to my granddaughter, this service has become increasingly popular.
Parents report that my coaching demystifies the complicated application process.
It can be your ticket to the educational institution of your choice and make all the difference in the world to your teenager.
literacy Consulting
My clients are varied and always unique.
Services include, but are not limited to:
WORKSHOPS
on effectively teaching writing, speaking, or reading;
COACHING
teachers on creating creative environments;
ADVISING
parents on structuring home-learning.
Having worked with the best Organization Effectiveness professionals in the country, I utilize Best Practices of individual, school-based, and home-based learning.
Testimonials
"Ms. Curry brings a holistic approach to tutoring. She sets joint goals with us (parent/child) while incorporating my daughter’s lesson plan in school. Each week, she goes through her school work to identify areas of deficient knowledge and skills, and helps her improve on those areas. She closely monitors her grades and teaches her tips and tricks of key study skills, as well as how and when to advocate for herself with her teachers.
Ms. Curry is very flexible and works with our schedule. She has a true passion for ensuring my daughter is successful in her academics and joyful in her approach to learning. She will do a great job of keeping your child engaged!"
Toks Roluga-Olabisi
“Ms. Curry tutored my grand-daughter Aaleyah, and I saw immediate improvements in her grades. She is flexible, passionate, and results driven."
"Highly recommended."
Vivienne Cutulle
“Mrs. Curry does a wonderful job connecting with kids and making learning fun.
"She is truly dedicated to her students --- they in turn love her because of the genuine connection and great tutoring experience she provides. She is committed, driven and motivated, and is able to awaken hidden abilities in any child that make a challenging subject lots of fun.
"Ms. Curry is passionate about what she does and very accommodating of flexible schedules. Her track record is evident... from her own classrooms and her engaging demeanor makes her a highly recommended tutor if you are looking into taking your child's education to the next level."
Sabina Agyeman
“Ms. Curry is great at helping build confidence in a writer.
"There is now a smile on my daughter's face and a better attitude about the whole process. Thank you, Ms. Curry!!”
Leeanne Gowen
Here to Serve Your Learning Needs
VALERIE MEHLIG CURRY
EDUCATION
Arizona State University, M.A. in Literacy Education. Master's Thesis: "Increasing Fluency Development"
New Jersey City University, M.A.T. program. Earned: Permanent N.J. Teaching Certificate in English (K-12)
Drew University Graduate Theological School, M.T.S. program. Major: Pastoral Care.
Brown University, B.A. in Theatre Arts. Don Wilmeth, Faculty Advisor. Minor: English Literature
O’Neill Memorial Theater Center (Waterford, CT), Spring Semester 1976, Lloyd Richards, Artistic Director. Student Director of Spring Tour, including Manhattan Theater Club (Michael Posnick, Director)
Darien High School (Darien, CT) College preparatory diploma. Graduated: One term early; toured in Story Tree Theater. Awarded: CT Counselor’s Junior Year Outstanding Girl in Community Service.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Science Olympiad Team Coach, Fulton Science Academy, National Finalists, 2010
Graduate Stafford Scholarship, Drew University (full-tuition) 1996-2003
First Presbyterian & Trinity Church Session, Worship Committee Chair (S. Orange, NJ), 1994-1996
Society for Technical Communications (STC), Regional Awards of Distinction 1993: “Introduction to Self-Directed Teams” and “Policy Deployment” (AT&T Publisher)
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) grant recipient, Arts Newspaper Editor, 1980
National Endowment on the Arts (NEA) grants recipient, Arts Newspaper Editor, 1979-1980
Theater Communications Group (TCG) Award at Kennedy Center: Best National Children’s Theater, 1976
Undergraduate Scholarship, Brown University (full-tuition), 1973-1978
Performance Scholarship (full-tuition) Darien Summer Musical Theater Workshop, 1966-1970
EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT
Executive Director, Ms. Curry’s Neighborhood, 2017-present
1st Grade Classroom Teacher: Academy of Scholars, 2016-2017
8th Grade English Classroom Teacher; Long-Term/Daily Sub.; Special Education Paraprofessional, Gwinnett County Public Schools. 2007-2008, 2012-2016
3rd-5th Grade Teacher, Emmaus House Camp, Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, Summers 2013-2014
4th-5th Grade Classroom Teacher, 6th-8th Grades Stellar/Building Sub: Fulton County Charter Schools, 2008-2012
6th-8th Grade English Classroom Teacher Summer 2008 College Prep Summer Academy; Duluth, GA
7th-8th Grade Reading Classroom Teacher, Special Education Paraprofessional, 2004-2007
TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYMENT
Online Training Developer, EL Education, Inc., 2012
Pearson Education Publishing, DRA Online Help Developer, 2003-2004
Online Training Developer and Manager, ADP, 1994-1995, 2002-2003
Technical Trainer/Writer, and Project Manager, Bellcore/Telcordia Technologies, 1996-2001
Technical Writer and Project Manager, AT&T, 1986-1995
Sales Representative of Computer Services, Software and Hardware, CSC & CPT, 1982-1985
PERFORMANCE EMPLOYMENT
Background Actor, ATL: Stand-In and Extra, 2016-present
Dinner Theater Actor, NJ: Club Benet, 1981
Background Actor, RI & NYC: Stand-In and Extra, 1978-1981
Stage Actor and Playwright, RI: See It Now Ensemble's touring musical historical dramas, 1978-1980
Stage Actor and Teaching Artist, New England & D.C.: Looking Glass Children’s Theater tours, 1976-1977
Stage Actor, CT: Rowayton Players, 1971
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS: PAPERS, ARTICLES, MANUALS, AND ONLINE TRAINING SYSTEMS Expeditionary Learning Online Core Curriculum: Primary Grades Content; New York, New York, 2012
DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) Online Help System for Primary Grade Teachers, 2003-2004
Bellcore/Telcordia/Geoworks: Technical Manuals for Administrators and White Papers: “Introduction to Self-Directed Teams” and “Policy Deployment, 1992-2000
“Blended Learning: The Future of Online Training,” AT&T Bell Labs Technical Report; Holmdel, NJ, 1991
Object-Oriented Programming (Robert Lake, Co-Editor), Prentice Hall; Clifton, NJ, 1990
ISDN (Integrated Systems Digital Network) Technical Manuals for Administrators, 1989-1990
OPEN LOOK: UNIX Graphical User Interface Product Description (Bill Joy, Co-Writer), AT&T Corporate Headquarters/Sun Microsystems; Morristown, NJ, 1988
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION: PRINT AND BROADCAST JOURNALISM
“On Equity and Excellence: ‘Tracking’ in our Local Schools,” Maplewood, NJ, 2004
Arts & Entertainment and Education Reporter, NBC (arts programming);
PBS (Guest Journalist w/Hasbro Toys); Providence, RI, 1978-1980
Editor/Publisher (national bi-monthly newspaper); Providence, RI, 1978-1981
Weekly Theater Columnist, The NewPaper; Providence, RI, 1978-1980
FICTION: PUBLICATIONS, READINGS, AND PRODUCTIONS
Three-Act Play Reading: A Christmas Wedding. Drew University, 1999.
Poem: “The Donne Poem,” published by Tamarck Times, 1990.
Poems: “Of Angels and a Newark Divorce,” “Liquid Sunshine. Whole Theatre performance, 1989.
One-Act Play Reading : Neighborhood Disturbances. Whole Theatre, 1988
RI Tour of Black-History Musical Drama (co-writer): The Bannisters, 1979-1980
RI Tour of Women’s-History Musical Drama (co-writer): One Cloth, Many Threads, 1978-1980
Poem: “a new address and how it feels,” published by Brown University, 1978.
LANGUAGES
English (native language)
French (speak fluent conversational level; read/write with proficiency)
ADVOCACY FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN, TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS
Community Literacy Educator (2025-present)
GUIDE, Inc. committee member (Gwinnett United in Drug Education; 2023-present)
GAE-Retired member (Georgia Association of Educators; 2020-present)
Peacemakers: Retreat-Leader, Demonstrator (Presbyterian & Episcopal churches, 2002-2008)Ge
Family Promise for homeless families (Presbyterian & Episcopal churches, 1988-present)
Racial Reconciliation activities (at college, in churches, Gwinnett African-American Caucus; 1973-present)
Business Hours
Mon - Fri: 12 pm - 8 pm
Sat: 10 am - 6 pm
Sun: Closed
