Michelle Yoakum
Fort Cavazos,TX
Summary
Passionate Christian educator with proven success in integrating faith-based teachings with academic curriculum, promoting spiritual growth, and nurturing young minds in Christ.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homeschool Educator
Self-Employed
Fort Cavazos, Texas
08.2020 - Current
- Led two academic curricula simultaneously ranging from K4 through 6th grade over the span of 4 years.
- Established routines that promoted discipline and fostered academic success.
- Provided critical discipleship needed to instill strong identities in Christ utilizing Scripture, songs, activities, and personal mentorship.
- Organized field trips that provided necessary context and inspired greater learning and exploration.
- Reviewed assignments, provided feedback, administered quizzes/tests, and carefully maintained academic records.
- Led and coordinated educational activities at two Christian co-ops to develop students' physical, emotional, and spiritual growth.
- Proctored Georgia state-required standardized testing for 3rd and 4th grades.
- Managed record-keeping and documentation for state homeschool requirements and ensured compliance with state regulations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast
Jacksonville, FL
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided client counseling, interviewed management, and witnesses during the Informal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Complaint processing.
- Wrote comprehensive Counselor Reports and gathered all requisite and pertinent information required to allow the agency to address discrimination allegations properly and fairly.
- Organized Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) meetings among mediator, management, and employees.
- Updated internal tracking systems to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal EEO laws, regulations, and policies throughout the informal and formal complaint process.
- Organized, analyzed, and interpreted various metrics and data required in the Agency’s annual Management Directive (MD) 715 report.
- Provided monthly EEO training to new employees and tracked mandatory EEO training for all employees.
- Provided quarterly EEO Observer training and tracked trained employees on new and refresher training.
- Served as EEO Observer on selection panels: ensured selection process was free from discriminatory practices.
Equal Employment Opportunity Assistant
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast
Jacksonville, FL
04.2013 - 09.2016
- Provided direct administrative and technical support to both the EEO Office and Human Resources Department.
- Worked closely with Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (DEEOO) in ensure command wide EEO programs were conducted in accordance with requirements of law and regulations.
- Organized and assembled investigative files, Report of Investigations, and other EEO documents in accordance with MD 110 requirements.
- Coordinated internal and contract investigations and collaborated with management officials, Human Resources Department, and various witnesses to obtain required documentation.
- Tracked EEO complaints; drafted and submitted Notice of Right to File Letters, Acknowledgement Letters, and Transmittal Letter to DEEOO for review and approval.
- Documented workplace mediations, coordinated, and monitored Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process.
- Updated key human resources metrics, including transfers, retirements, resignations, and terminations using reporting tools in various government databases.
- Captured key feedback from employees during exit interviews.
Management and Program Assistant
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast
Jacksonville
12.2010 - 04.2013
- Served as training coordinator; registered employees for training courses, paid for mission-essential and mandated courses, certifications, and obtained certificates upon completion.
- Accessed government systems to identify various resources such as training approvals, employee routing chain hierarchy, and funding lines to process training requests.
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) Holder accountable for $100,000 monthly purchase card limit; ensured compliance with existing laws, regulations, and instructions prior to executing procurement.
- Organized and hosted training courses, provided logistical support, and maintained course rosters.
- Facilitated communication between instructors, financial analysts, management, and vendors to strengthen client relationships.
- Served as command’s awards program coordinator, maintained organized filing system and developed internal awards database to audit inventory on award purchases.
Administrative Support Student Trainee
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast
Jacksonville, FL
07.2010 - 12.2010
- Assisted management in evaluating the success of programs in attaining their goals, conducted follow-up actions to assume timely receipt of responses, assembled data, and consolidated and prepared reports.
- Prioritized workload efficiently and worked quickly and resourcefully to resolve issues while providing exceptional support and service to the agency.
- Promoted within 3 months from student trainee position to permanent position for exceptional client relations and support to agency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Supervision And Management
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL05.2012
Associate of Arts -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL2010
Skills
- Online Teaching Tools
- Teaching strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Schedule Management
Relevant Ministry Involvement
Northside Baptist Church Nolanville, Texas
Served as Sunday School Teacher, K through 1st grade, January 2024- Present
Served as Nursery Worker, November 2023 - Present
Grace Baptist Church Hinesville, Georgia
Served as Sunday School Teacher, 1st through 3rd grade, February 2023 through September 2023
Served as Nursery Worker, June 2022 - July 2023
Assisted in teaching Vacation Bible School (VBS), June 2023
Certification
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor - July 2008 - July 2011
- Certified Personal Fitness Trainer - August 2008 - September 2010
Timeline
Homeschool Educator
Self-Employed
08.2020 - Current
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast
08.2018 - 01.2020
Equal Employment Opportunity Assistant
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast
04.2013 - 09.2016
Management and Program Assistant
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast
12.2010 - 04.2013
Administrative Support Student Trainee
Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast
07.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Supervision And Management
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Associate of Arts -
Florida State College At Jacksonville