Kathryn M. Yockey
EDUCATION
2006, August to Present Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Working towards Masters in Mental Health Counseling
1996, 2000-2003 Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, Wisconsin
Certificate: Administration Credential for Early Childhood
1988-1992 Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri
Major: Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts
1987-1988 University of Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
General Education Classes
Licenses/Certifications
Certified Childcare Teacher/Administrator, Wisconsin
Certified in CPR and First Aid, Red Cross
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 1988-Present Site Manager/Teacher, Here We Grow, Job Center
Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Oversee daycare staff on a daily basis. Coordinate childcare with the six agencies in the building. Lead monthly staff meetings. Teach children ages six weeks to twelve years in the classroom. Complete monthly reports for the County. Maintain updates with the state licenser.
Aug. 1994-May 1998 Teacher, Here We Grow, Plymouth (Transferred to Job Center)
Plymouth, Wisconsin Work with children and their parents, age six weeks to three years. Do weekly lesson plans to use in the classroom, communicate with parents.
June 2000-July 2006. Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County
Sheboygan, Wisconsin Children’s Advocate. Lead structured support groups on domestic violence. Assist mothers and children during their stay at the shelter. Perform intakes, outtakes, and safety planning with children residing in the shelter. Help with community presentations as requested.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2007-Present: CARIN’ 4 Sheboygan (Children and Relatives of the Incarcerated)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Facilitate groups for children dealing with an incarcerated parent. Help to review the curriculum after the first session to make improvements. Serving as a board member for the program.
2006-Present: Christ the Rock Church
Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Assist in the children’s program and nursery when needed. Create curriculum program for the preschool class.
2004-Present: Family Education and Reunification Services
Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Assist with helping families know their legal rights, helping find legal information to assist families in the court system, doing fund raisers to help families with legal costs.
1995-Present: Rainbow Kids
Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Facilitate groups for children dealing with death and divorce issues. Coordinate program at a given site. Assist at community events passing out information.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Professional Affiliations
American Counseling Association (ACA), student membership
Wisconsin Counseling Association (WCA), student membership
Training Attended
01/09/2007 Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA)/Choices Family Education Services
10/21/2006 Teaching Children Responsibility/SAEYC & Here We Grow
05/11/2006 Strengthening Families--Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention/
Family Connections
05/13/2005 A Framework of Understanding Poverty/UW Extension
04/22/2005 Sticks & Stones/Bully behaviors and prevention/CESA 7
03/28-
29/2003 Family Rights and Advocacy Training/Choices Family Education Services
Training Presented
6/7/2004 Teaching Children Responsibility/Here We Grow staff meeting