Lydia Schaeffer
Certified Scrum Master
St Louis,MO
Summary
Certified Scrum Master with exemplary collaboration, coaching, and teaching skills. A servant leader well-versed in building positive relationships with teammates, customers, and stakeholders. Skilled at overseeing complex projects with excellent planning competencies and the ability to remove impediments. Clear understanding of facilitating and mentoring with many years of experience in education. Motivated to learn, grow and excel as a Scrum Master.
Certifications and Training
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Scrum Alliance
Issued Dec 2020 - Expires Dec 2022
Credential ID 001149921
LaunchCode: CoderGirl
SQL
Spring 2018
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Skills
Servant Leadership: Focused on the needs of team members in order to achieve goals that align with the organization's vision and mission
Facilitator: Set clear boundaries in which the team can collaborate
Coach: Focus on individual behaviors and mindset
Mentor: Transfer knowledge and experience to the team
Teacher: Ensure that all team members have the necessary knowledge to be successful
Impediment Remover: Act as a servant leader when a team member encounters a problem
Change Agent:Cultivate a culture within the organization in which the team can flourish
Work History
Teacher
Pearson Online Academy
Remote
10.2020 - Current
- Collaborate in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs in an online environment to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Coach parents in using the learning management system to implement lessons and track their student's progress.
- Mentor student teacher in instructional strategies, classroom management, and parent communication.
Evaluator, Elementary Pedagogy and Language Arts
Western Governors University
Remote
10.2020 - Current
- Assess student competency by evaluating written assignments, essays, and lesson plans
- Virtually collaborate with team mates to ensure calibration and that feedback is provided within a 48 hour timebox
English Language Learner Specialist
Orchard Farm School District
St. Charles, MO
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Acted as a servant leader while guiding a team of teachers in implementation of a new instructional format.
- Coached teachers in applying research-based teaching strategies when working with English Language Learners.
- Facilitated meetings between state-wide, district, and building administrators in order to ensure quality implementation of a new instructional format.
Second Grade Teacher
School District Of University City
St. Louis, MO
07.2015 - 05.2018
- As a member of the Science Curriculum Committee, acted as a change agent to ensure that quality science instruction was implemented throughout the district.
- Coached second grade teachers in implementing a new science curriculum in order to ensure the district's continuous improvement.
Kindergarten Teacher
Monett School District
Monett, MO
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Led the implementation of a school-wide management and data tracking system acting as a change agent to ensure the value of the new system was understood
- Removed impediments that teachers encountered when implementing the new management and data system
Education
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
University Of Missouri
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Secondary Education -
University Of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO 01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Elementary Education -
University Of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO 01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Child Psychology
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN 01.2007 - 01.2010
Timeline
Teacher
Pearson Online Academy
10.2020 - Current
Evaluator, Elementary Pedagogy and Language Arts
Western Governors University
10.2020 - Current
English Language Learner Specialist
Orchard Farm School District
07.2018 - 10.2020
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
University Of Missouri
01.2018 - 01.2019
Second Grade Teacher
School District Of University City
07.2015 - 05.2018
Master of Secondary Education -
University Of Missouri - St Louis
01.2015 - 01.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Monett School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Elementary Education -
University Of Missouri - St Louis
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Child Psychology
University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
01.2007 - 01.2010