Katherine Yager
Educational Leader, Special Education Teacher And Consultant
Maryland,HI
Summary
Versatile, experienced and dedicated educational officer with focus on systems to meet individual needs of all students. Exceptional written and expressive skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of all students. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding and expertise in New York State Education systems and mission. Trained in outcome based assessment to improve special education systems and situations.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hawaii State Education Department
Waianae, HI
12.2018 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
QA and Professional Development Specialist
The Arc Otsego
Oneonta, NY
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Promoted adherence to quality standards by educating personnel on quality control.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Collected and analyzed data and initiated improvements to increase security and performance.
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
- Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Developed and delivered various training courses for staff's on-going education needs.
- Consulted and negotiated with various levels of management and stakeholders to determine training priorities and needs.
Medicaid Care Coordinator
Pathfinder Village
Edmeston, NY
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
- Supported person centered care excellence via planning and interpretation of programs.
- Updated policies and procedures, leading continuous improvement of person centered assessments and care.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
Employee Relations and HR
Springbrook
Oneonta, NY
09.2010 - 12.2013
- Devised robust training programs to strengthen investigatory skills, legal understanding and motivational strategies.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for [Number] new employees.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for [Number]-employee company.
- Conducted thorough investigations of employee activities to identify and target operational and behavioral discrepancies.
- Documented and updated job descriptions as well as implemented wage surveys.
- Processed new hires, transfers and separations.
- Designed and implemented orientation programs for new employees, covering job responsibilities, policies, procedures and [Type] policies.
- Promoted employee welfare by maintaining proper protocols throughout investigations and disciplinary procedures.
- Delivered team member services and customized employee programs focused on optimizing labor relations and communications.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.
- Facilitated communication and coordination between employees and management to keep parties informed.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Coordinated activities of human resources team, distributing resources and personnel effectively across organization to meet HR needs.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Promoted employee engagement with organizational objectives during new employee orientations and industry conventions.
- Served as representative in various civic and community functions to further enhance company image and develop additional business.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
Director of Public Relations
Springbrook
Oneonta, NY
05.2004 - 12.2009
- Implemented content editorial calendar to plan marketing campaigns and manage content.
- Monitored and evaluated industry media coverage by managing social media platforms and contributing engaging articles to range of industry publications.
- Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Prepared weekly marketing statistics and flow charts to track daily actions using Raiser's Edge.
- Supported donor move management and integrated partnerships using strategic initiatives.
- Cultivated strong corporate image and identity with clear branding.
- Increased donor and planned giving using a variety of fund raising strategies and events.
- Coordinated and executed major fund raising events.
Director of Educational Services
Springbrook
Oneonta, NY
01.1992 - 01.2004
- Worked closely with 52 different NY state school districts and CSEs to facilitate admission and education of private residential school.
- Worked toward defined revenue goals for outreach, field trips and other educational programs.
- Led operations of educational programs at institution and within community.
- Designed educational programs with emphasis on learning through active and inquiry-based exploration.
- Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit [Type] reports.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
- Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement [Type] goals.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Oversaw learning needs of [Type] students studying [Type] and [Type] subjects.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Analyzed instructor, student and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations.
Special Education Teacher
Springbrook
Oneonta, NY
01.1980 - 09.1992
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY 09.1983 - 05.1985
Bachelor of Science - Education
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY 09.1977 - 05.1980
Education Administration Certification - Education Administration
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY 09.1991 - 05.1993
No Degree - Public Administration And Services
Russell Sage College
Albany, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
Excellent Communication
undefinedCertification
Personal Outcome Measures Systems Certification OPWDD
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hawaii State Education Department
12.2018 - Current
QA and Professional Development Specialist
The Arc Otsego
08.2015 - 12.2017
Medicaid Care Coordinator
Pathfinder Village
03.2014 - 07.2016
Employee Relations and HR
Springbrook
09.2010 - 12.2013
Director of Public Relations
Springbrook
05.2004 - 12.2009
No Degree - Public Administration And Services
Russell Sage College
05.2001 -
Director of Educational Services
Springbrook
01.1992 - 01.2004
Education Administration Certification - Education Administration
The College of Saint Rose
09.1991 - 05.1993
Master of Science - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
The College of Saint Rose
09.1983 - 05.1985
Special Education Teacher
Springbrook
01.1980 - 09.1992
Bachelor of Science - Education
The College of Saint Rose
09.1977 - 05.1980
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