Jessica Yoakum
Education Specialist
Jessica Yoakum
26856 Leroy Ln, Edwards, MO 65326
(660) 723-1033
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
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Develop a communication network
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Facilitate students’ successful access to LCTC courses and curriculum
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Assist with appropriate program placement
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Assist Career Technical Educators with curriculum accommodations and adaptations
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Serve as a resource to CTEs
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Assist with job placement and follow up
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Provide professional learning to other staff
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Evaluate and provide feedback on Career/Technical programs
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Attend all IEP meetings of CTE students to provide input
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Advanced Ed Accreditation Team
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Collect and Maintain Perkins V Data
Teacher, Special Education- Warsaw North Elementary, Warsaw, MO, Fall 2018
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Collect a variety of data pertaining to IEP goals/objectives and BIP for monitoring progress
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Differentiate classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address IEP’s within established lesson plans
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Participate in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions
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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.
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Collaborated with third grade team during lesson planning
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Analyzed student work to determine next steps in planning
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Managed the classroom environment
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Adapted lesson plans to enhance student learning
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Incorporated technology to heighten student learning
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Supported students in resolving conflicts
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Promoted student behavior by using positive reinforcement
Honors/Awards
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High School-National Honor Society
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Avila University- Kappa Delta Pi- International Honor Society in Education
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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