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
01.2021 - 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
08.2022 - 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
08.2019 - 01.2021
- 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
01.2016 - 01.2020
- 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
09.2017 - 07.2019
- 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
08.2014 - 07.2017
- 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
2023
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
2018
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
2015
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
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
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Coordinator - North Columbus Preparatory Academy
01.2021 - Current
Director of School Safety and Violence Prevention - Mercer County Schools
08.2019 - 01.2021
Transition Intervention Specialist - Columbiana County Board of DD, Robert Bycroft School
09.2017 - 07.2019
President - South Range Local School Board of Education, South Range Local Schools
01.2016 - 01.2020
Intervention Specialist - Boardman Local Schools
08.2014 - 07.2017
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
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