Katherine Yoder
Lagrange,IN
Summary
Focused educational professional with a master's degree in education and certification in administration. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel through the focus of improving education for all students. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Education
Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative
2016.07 - Current
- Coordinate special education services in 3 school corporations and 2 standalone programs.
- Allocate special education staff and address requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Evaluate and supervise teachers and support staff.
- Communicate with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitor and evaluate educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Keep schools in full compliance with established policies and legal requirements.
- Train teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Interview, hire, and train new employees, both certified and classified staff.
- Developed positive, professional relationships with stakeholders.
- Facilitate the development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement IEP goals (In-person learning and virtual during Covid).
- Resolve conflicts and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements between stakeholders.
Director of Special Education
Lakeland School Corporation
2009.08 - 2016.06
- Assisted keeping school in full compliance with established policies and legal requirements.
- Coordinated special education services.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Special Education Teacher
Lakeland School Corporation
2006.08 - 2009.07
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students with cognitive and physical disabilities.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
West Noble School Corporation
2002.08 - 2006.07
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students with cognitive and physical disabilities.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Certification - Director of Special Needs
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2015
Master of Arts - Elementary Curriculum And Design
Jones International University
Englewood, CO07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mild Disabilities K-12
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN05.2002
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Mentor/coach
- Advocate
- Microsoft Office/Google Suites
- Negotiator
- Relationship Building
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Affiliations
- Indiana Council of Administrators of Special Education
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Kappa Kappa Kappa Inc
Timeline
Director of Special Education
Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative
2016.07 - Current
Director of Special Education
Lakeland School Corporation
2009.08 - 2016.06
Special Education Teacher
Lakeland School Corporation
2006.08 - 2009.07
Special Education Teacher
West Noble School Corporation
2002.08 - 2006.07
Certification - Director of Special Needs
Ball State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Curriculum And Design
Jones International University
Bachelor of Science - Mild Disabilities K-12
Indiana University South Bend
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