Stacia Copelin
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in team leadership, process improvement, and stakeholder management. Adept at facilitating cross-functional teams, implementing data-driven strategies, and fostering collaborative environments. Seeking to leverage strong organizational and communication skills to excel as a Scrum Master.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
504 Counselor
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams in planning and executing educational initiatives, mirroring Agile sprint planning and execution
- Facilitated high-stakes meetings with diverse stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and goal alignment
- Managed complex project timelines and deadlines, paralleling sprint management in Scrum methodologies
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
Elementary School Counselor
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Implemented and tracked interventions using data-driven approaches, similar to managing and refining product backlogs
- Coached team members on effective strategies, mirroring the Scrum Master's role in guiding and mentoring
- Developed and executed improvement plans, analogous to sprint retrospectives and continuous improvement in Scrum
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes
Middle School Counselor
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated with administration and educators to align objectives, similar to a Scrum Master facilitating communication between Product Owner and Development Team
- Organized and systematized group sessions aligned with improvement plans, comparable to Scrum events
- Cultivated community partnerships to generate resources, demonstrating strong stakeholder management skills crucial for Scrum Masters
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Elementary School Counselor
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
09.2016 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and remove impediments, similar to a Scrum Master's role in facilitating team performance
- Led cross-functional teams in evaluating and implementing educational plans, similar to sprint planning and execution in Agile methodologies
- Managed timelines and deadlines for evaluations and reviews, paralleling sprint management in Scrum
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors
High School Counselor
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Facilitated collaboration between stakeholders to assess and prioritize project needs, mirroring the Scrum Master's role in fostering communication
- Demonstrated proficiency in project planning, organization, and execution within established timelines and budgets, showcasing skills essential for effective sprint management and release planning
- facilitating meetings with specialists to review needs comparable to sprint review meetings with key stakeholders to evaluate progress and gather feedback
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and remove impediments, similar to a Scrum Master's role in facilitating team performance
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC06-2007
Skills
- Team Facilitation and Leadership
- Process Improvement and Implementation
- Stakeholder Management and Communication
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Licensed School Counselor
Timeline
504 Counselor
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2024 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
06.2023 - 06.2024
Middle School Counselor
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
06.2022 - 06.2023
Elementary School Counselor
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
09.2016 - 06.2022
High School Counselor
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Johnson C. Smith University
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