Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Dr. Corey Yoakam

North Lima,OH

Summary

Motivational leader exceling in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Special Education Coordinator

North Columbus Preparatory Academy
2021.01 - Current
  • Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
  • Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
  • Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
  • Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
  • Evaluated special education staff through observation, feedback and recommendations.
  • Wrote grants totaling over $350,000

Adjunct Professor

Zane State College
2022.08 - Current
  • Taught Introduction to Education, Introduction to Special Education, Introduction to Phonics, High Low Incidence Disabilities, and Behavioral Modifications.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation.

Director of School Safety and Violence Prevention

Mercer County Schools
2019.08 - 2021.01
  • Worked for public school districts in Mercer County.
  • Collaborated with schools and community resources.
  • Organizes professional development for educators on PBIS, threat assessment, trauma-informed education, bullying/cyber-bullying, other relevant safety issues.
  • Was on PA Dept. Of Education workgroup for trauma-Informed education.
  • Applied and secured grants, stayed under budget, and organized reporting information.

President

South Range Local School Board of Education, South Range Local Schools
2016.01 - 2020.01
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
  • Negotiated with multiple unions and administrators on contracts.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term educational objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.

Transition Intervention Specialist

Columbiana County Board of DD, Robert Bycroft School
2017.09 - 2019.07
  • Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Planned community activities and transitional activities.

Intervention Specialist

Boardman Local Schools
2014.08 - 2017.07
  • Chaired IEP/ETR meetings
  • Significantly increased academic skills with the students including dramatic increases in math and reading skills
  • Reduced behaviors of the students tremendously
  • Created programs that are still in use today including a student helper program.

Education

Ed.D - Educational Leadership

American College of Education, Indianapolis, IN
2023

M.Ed. - Educational Leadership

American College of Education, Indianapolis, IN
2018

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
2015

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
2014

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Behavior Modification
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • School Safety
  • School Administration

Certification

Ohio PK-6, 4-9, 9-12 Principals License

Credential Number 21866481

Expires 2025


Pennsylvania Professional Administrative I
6/1/2022-6/6/2027


Ohio M/M, M/I Intervention Specialist License

Credential Number 21866485

Expires 2025


OTES 2.0 Certified

Timeline

Adjunct Professor - Zane State College
2022.08 - Current
Special Education Coordinator - North Columbus Preparatory Academy
2021.01 - Current
Director of School Safety and Violence Prevention - Mercer County Schools
2019.08 - 2021.01
Transition Intervention Specialist - Columbiana County Board of DD, Robert Bycroft School
2017.09 - 2019.07
President - South Range Local School Board of Education, South Range Local Schools
2016.01 - 2020.01
Intervention Specialist - Boardman Local Schools
2014.08 - 2017.07
American College of Education - Ed.D, Educational Leadership
American College of Education - M.Ed., Educational Leadership
Western Governors University - Master of Science, Curriculum And Instruction
Youngstown State University - Bachelor of Science, Special Education

Ohio PK-6, 4-9, 9-12 Principals License

Credential Number 21866481

Expires 2025


Pennsylvania Professional Administrative I
6/1/2022-6/6/2027


Ohio M/M, M/I Intervention Specialist License

Credential Number 21866485

Expires 2025


OTES 2.0 Certified

Dr. Corey Yoakam