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Jessica Yoakum

26856 Leroy Ln, Edwards, MO 65326

(660) 723-1033

jessicayoakum@hotmail.com

 

Certifications & Education

Special Education, Mild/Moderate Cross-Cat- Missouri, May 2017

Elementary, Grades 1-6 – Missouri, May 2017

Leadership in Inclusive and Special Education- Missouri, May 2019

 

Bachelor of Science in Special Education, May 2017, Avila University, Kansas City, MO

Master of Science in Special Education, May 2019, University of Kansas

Ph.D. in Education-Special Education, to be awarded May 2023

 

Relevant Experience

Career Resource Educator Coordinator- Lake Career and Technical Center, Camdenton, MO, Fall 2019- Present

  • Develop a communication network

  • Facilitate students’ successful access to LCTC courses and curriculum

  • Assist with appropriate program placement

  • Assist Career Technical Educators with curriculum accommodations and adaptations

  • Serve as a resource to CTEs

  • Assist with job placement and follow up

  • Provide professional learning to other staff

  • Evaluate and provide feedback on Career/Technical programs

  • Attend all IEP meetings of CTE students to provide input

  • Advanced Ed Accreditation Team

  • Collect and Maintain Perkins V Data

Teacher, Special Education- Warsaw North Elementary, Warsaw, MO, Fall 2018

  • Collect a variety of data pertaining to IEP goals/objectives and BIP for monitoring progress

  • Differentiate classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address IEP’s within established lesson plans

  • Participate in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions

  • Support classroom teachers and assist them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans

Teacher, First Grade- Warsaw North Elementary, Warsaw, MO, 2017-2018 School Yr.

  • Collaborated with third grade team during lesson planning

  • Analyzed student work to determine next steps in planning

  • Managed the classroom environment

  • Adapted lesson plans to enhance student learning

  • Incorporated technology to heighten student learning

  • Supported students in resolving conflicts

  • Promoted student behavior by using positive reinforcement

Honors/Awards

  • High School-National Honor Society

  • Avila University- Kappa Delta Pi- International Honor Society in Education

  • Dean’s List and The Goppert Scholarship Recipient - (3.75/4.0), 8 Semesters      

 

Additional Experience

Owner-Operator- FTI Construction, LLC, Edwards, MO, June 2007 to Present

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