Danielle Talbot

Experience

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  Yorktown Middle School

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2019

  Language Arts Instructor

  -Created and developed educational strategies and materials to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving-Designed and produced visual graphics and presentations. -Designed and delivered classroom instruction to middle school students on a wide range of topics. -Coordinated lesson and activity with colleagues via regular meetings.

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  VIPKid

  May 2019 - Mar 2021

  Oral English Teacher

  -Managed lesson planning and instruction of Oral English to Chinese university students.-Collaborated with colleagues to identify, plan activities and lessons that would best meet student needs and maximize learning outcomes.-Delivered lectures, PowerPoint presentations, course materials and lessons.-Improve student engagement through visual and auditory approaches that appealed to student interests.

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  James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Language Arts Instructor

  -Organized classroom environment, instructional materials and assessments based on requirements gathered from school administrators.-Established instructional milestones and identified instructional targets, and prepared lessons that covered source topics.-Empowered students to engage in independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.

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  Stonybrook Middle School

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  Language Arts Instructor

  -Develop and participate in development of curriculum, state standards, teaching methods & techniques, procedures, and objectives. -Develop consolidated student reports and review progress to formulate and sustain progress and growth-Act as the central point of contact for students and report results to parents and administration. -Provide English as a second language (ESL) instruction to international students, leading group discussions and developing understanding of various student cultures.-Customize instructional documentation based on individual student needs. Show less

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  Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Sept 2020 - Oct 2020

  Principles of Information Security and Privacy Class Project

  -Identified potential security weaknesses for Aircraft Solutions.-Communicated business and technical requirements to the development team to ensure the team understood requirements clearly.-Led team throughout the course of the project.-Identified significant weaknesses and vulnerabilities and created a risk analysis on the likelihood the threats would occur.-Identified relevant security features as related to the identified weaknesses. -Generated solutions staying within company policy that effectively addressed the weaknesses identified. -Justified solutions included complete costs, including purchase, implementation, training, and maintenance as needed. -Addresses positive and negative effects on business processes. Show less

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  BCforward

  Jan 2022 - now

  SAFe Scrum Master

  SAFe Scrum Master | Agile Coach | Driving High-Performing TeamsAs a certified SAFe Scrum Master with 3 years of experience, I excel in leading Agile teams to deliver exceptional value through continuous improvement and collaboration. My expertise lies in facilitating Agile events, coaching teams on Scrum and SAFe practices, and removing impediments to ensure seamless project execution.Key Responsibilities:Facilitate Agile Events: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Coach and Mentor: Guide teams on Agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.Remove Impediments: Identify and eliminate obstacles that hinder team progress.Promote Collaboration: Foster an environment of trust, open communication, and high performance.Support Agile Release Trains (ARTs): Coordinate and participate in ART events to align with organizational goals.Skills and Qualifications:Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)Proven Experience: Extensive experience in Agile environments, particularly with Scrum and SAFe.Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Leadership and Coaching: Ability to lead by example and coach teams effectively.Problem-Solving: Skilled in identifying and resolving issues promptly.Organizational Skills: Strong time management and organizational abilities.Why Connect with Me:Innovative Mindset: Passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement.Collaborative Approach: Dedicated to fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.Professional Growth: Committed to ongoing professional development and Agile excellence. Show less