Quinette Yarbrough
Holland,MI
Summary
Certified SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager and educator with over 14 years of experience in education and technology integration. Proven leadership in various roles, including team leader, curriculum developer, department head, and technology advisor. Adept at fostering community partnerships, promoting diversity, and implementing hands-on learning. Skilled in Agile methodologies, PI planning, and backlog management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading/Math Interventionist, 4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Muskegon Public Schools
Muskegon, MI
03.2019 - Current
- Taught in a self-contained classroom, integrating STEM and technology into the curriculum
- Co-led Community Connections initiative, fostering community partnerships
- Served as Technology SuperUser, providing level 1 tech support and curriculum advice
- Acted as 4th-grade team leader, applying Agile methodologies to manage team tasks and priorities
- Implemented Agile practices, iteration planning, to enhance and measure student growth
Operations Specialist
Suburban Inns
Holland, MI
03.2016 - Current
- Managed front desk operations and training, applying Lean principles to optimize processes
- Assisted with IT support, using Agile practices to manage and resolve technical issues
- Addressed guest requests and problems, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
- Served as a hotel concierge, implementing Agile methodologies to manage and prioritize guest services
K-5 Technology Integration Specialist, STEM Curriculum Designer, Teacher, and Head Coach
Holland Public Schools
Holland, MI
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Designed and taught 21st-century technology skills to elementary students
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate technology into instruction, using Agile principles to prioritize and manage curriculum development
- Provided level 1 IT service and repair, troubleshooting minor issues with student and teacher devices
- Developed STEM curriculum, incorporating Agile practices to manage and prioritize development tasks
- Managed software installations and student devices, utilizing Kanban boards for task tracking and management
- Conducted curriculum research and design, aligning with the Lean-Agile mindset for continuous improvement
- Served as Varsity Sideline Cheer Coach and Middle School Track and Field Coach.
Elementary Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
Louisville, KY
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Taught in a self-contained classroom, integrating technology and STEM into the curriculum
- Led 2nd Grade and 1st Grade teams, using Agile practices to manage team collaboration and task prioritization.
Education
B.A. Elementary Education/Language Arts -
Hope College
Holland, MI05.2010
M.Ed. Educational Technology (In Progress) -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Education & Teaching
- Technology Integration
- STEM Curriculum Development
- Agile Methodologies in Curriculum Development
- Certified SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager
- Agile Principles
- PI Planning
- Collaborative Planning
- STEM and Technology Curricula Design
- Educational Standards
- Agile Release Trains (ART)
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Backlog Management
- Prioritization
- Leadership & Management
- Team Leadership
- Department Head
- Technology SuperUser
- Technical Skills
- Software Installation
- Student Device Management
- Troubleshooting
- IT Service
- Operations & Management
- Operations Management
- Support and Leadership Roles
Certification
Certified SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager, Scaled Agile, Inc.
Timeline
Reading/Math Interventionist, 4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Muskegon Public Schools
03.2019 - Current
Operations Specialist
Suburban Inns
03.2016 - Current
K-5 Technology Integration Specialist, STEM Curriculum Designer, Teacher, and Head Coach
Holland Public Schools
09.2015 - 06.2018
Elementary Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
B.A. Elementary Education/Language Arts -
Hope College
M.Ed. Educational Technology (In Progress) -
Western Governors University
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