Rachel Soran
Port St. Lucie,FL
Summary
Results-driven Scrum Master with a proven track record of leading and coaching development teams in Agile methodologies. Proficient in fostering collaborative work environments, driving continuous improvement, and aligning projects with organizational goals. Skilled in facilitating Agile ceremonies and removing impediments to optimize team efficiency and product delivery. Passionate about empowering teams to achieve exceptional results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master I
Nakupuna Companies
Arlington, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Coach multiple development teams to boost productivity and ensure high-quality product delivery.
- Facilitate key Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, Retrospective) to enhance team collaboration, transparency, and alignment.
- Remove impediments and manage obstacles to improve team efficiency, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Act as a servant leader by actively listening to team concerns, providing guidance, and ensuring psychological safety.
- Prepare and present detailed summaries and planning slides for sprint reviews and biweekly government client meetings, showcasing team achievements and future projections.
- Mentor team members on Agile methodologies, promoting self-organization, accountability, and adherence to Scrum values such as transparency, respect, and commitment.
Senior Educational Consultant
Treasure Coast
Port St. Lucie, FL
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Developed and executed targeted educational programs to meet strategic goals and achieve impactful results.
- Fostered strong relationships and facilitated effective communication to enhance collaboration and build a unified team environment.
- Utilized advanced leadership and behavioral techniques to maintain a productive learning atmosphere and drive ongoing improvements.
- Coordinated and led meetings to establish and implement best practices, ensuring compliance with standards, and achieving key objectives.
- Designed and tailored educational materials to maximize participant engagement and performance, contributing to overall program effectiveness.
Lead Educational Consultant
New York City Dept. of Education
Flushing, NY
10.2009 - 06.2014
- Supported the design and execution of training programs by providing input and drafting requirements to ensure program success.
- Developed and tailored course materials to advance learners' skills from basic to advanced levels.
- Collaborated with colleagues to understand content, systems, and processes for cohesive program delivery.
- Created supplementary materials by researching new topics and curricula to enhance the learning experience.
- Exceeded expectations through effective communication and strategic design methods to develop impactful learning experiences.
Education
Master of Arts in Secondary English Education -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYBachelor of Arts in English -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYSkills
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum Practices
- Facilitation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Servant Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Presentation Skills
Affiliations
- Writer
Accomplishments
- Published Author
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Scrum Master I
Nakupuna Companies
09.2022 - Current
Senior Educational Consultant
Treasure Coast
08.2017 - 09.2022
Lead Educational Consultant
New York City Dept. of Education
10.2009 - 06.2014
Master of Arts in Secondary English Education -
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Adelphi University
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
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