Erin Yorke is seeking a position that allows her to apply her collaborative consultation skills and increase the capacity of educators working with students in special education. She has over 15 years of experience in special education, including as an educational consultant, resource teacher, and sessional instructor. Erin has extensive training and professional development in areas such as applied behavior analysis, autism, learning disabilities, and positive behavior support.

1. ERIN YORKE
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Email: erinyorke77@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that allows for the application of collaborative consultation skills and increasing
capacity among educators working with students in special education.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY DEGREES
• Masters of Education, Special Education (General) 2005-2007
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
• Bachelor of Education, Elementary, General 1999 – 2000
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
• Bachelor of Science, Biology Major (Cellular Biology & Genetics option) 1994-1998
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• U.B.C. M.Ed.(Special Education) Courses: Date Completed:
EPSE 316 (Learning Disabilities) (04/12/20)
EPSE 482 (Introduction to Statistics for Research in Education) (04/06/30)
EPSE 481 (Introduction to Research in Education) (05/04/30)
EPSE 512 (Critical Issues in Special Education) (05/08/12)
EPSE 421 (Assessment of Learning Difficulties) (05/08/12)
EPSE 532 (Positive Behaviour Support in School & Community Settings) (05/12/15)
EPSE 526 (Seminar in Specific Learning Disabilities) (05/12/15)
EPSE 514 (Seminar in Behaviour Assessment and Intervention) (06/04/30)
EPSE 549 (Seminar in Autism) (06/04/30)
EPSE 513 (Seminar in Developmental Disabilities) (06/07/22)
EPSE 585 (Social and Emotional Development) (06/08/12)
EPSE 504 (Applied Behaviour Analysis) (06/12/20)
EPSE 590 (Graduating Seminar) (07/04/15)
EPSE 593 (Research Methods for Small Samples and Single Subjects) (07/12/21)
WORKSHOPS AND CERTIFICATION
• Member of the BC College of Teachers (present)
• Solving Problems Collaboratively, Positive Behaviour Support, and the Explosive (13/05/03)
Child, presented by Ross W. Greene
• Preventing Challenging Behaviours: Prevent-Teach-Reinforce, presented by Glen (13/11/30-
Dunlap 13/12/01)
• BC-ABA Conference: Transforming Coercive Processes in Family Routines, presented
by Dr. Joseph Lucyshyn, Parents as Peer Play Interventionists, presented by Stephanie
Jull, Rapid Toilet Training, presented by Sharon Baxter, and A Comparison of Indirect
and Systematic Assessment, presented by Anna Matchneva (09/03/07)
• Functional Behavior Assessment, presented by Kent McIntosh, U.B.C (08/05/21)
(08/06/25)

2. • The Picture Exchange Communication System, presented by Pyramid Educational (07/12/10,11)
Consultants of Canada
• Building Social Relationships: A Systematic Approach to Teaching Social Interaction
Skills to Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, presented by Scott Bellini (07/11/16)
• The Mandt System, Building Healthy Relationships, Communication Skills and Conflict
Resolution, presented by Kelly MacGregor and Jim Morrison (07/10/12)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Training Level 1 (07/10/01)
• Developing Effective Language-based ABA Classrooms within Public School Systems,
presented by James W. Partington (07/07/27)
• Organizing Strategies to Prepare for Homework and the Real World (06/11/10)
presented by Michelle Winner
• Sensory Integration Tool Kit, presented by Diana A. Henry, MS, OTR/L (06/10/13)
• Manageable Practices to Help Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students, presented by (06/05/12)
Dawn Reithaug
• Making Connections Conference: Establishing a Continuum of Support in the (05/11/04)
Classroom, presented by George Sugai; Social Skills Instruction, presented by
Craig Gillis
• Success in Literacy, presented by International Dyslexia Association (03/10/24)
• Stuck Kids in the Classroom, presented by Gordon Neufeld (03/02/21)
WORK EXPERIENCE
SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR 07/2015- 08/2015
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, B.C. 07/2014 – 08/2014
Program: EPSE 432 (Classroom Management)
Students: Undergraduate Faculty of Education students and graduated teachers
Accomplishments and Role:
• Planning and revision of lessons, activities and assignments (summarized and shared with supervisor)
• Creation of new teaching lessons in the area of home-school collaboration
• Updated videos, resources, assignment descriptions, and marking rubrics
• Provision of on-line and in-person support for students
SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR 09/2009 – 12/2009
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, B.C.
Program: EPSE 312 (Introduction to the Study of Exceptional Children)
Students: Undergraduate students pursuing studies in Special Education
Accomplishments and Role:
• Planning of lessons, activities, assignments, and examinations relating to a wide range of students with
exceptionalities
• Co-ordination of class guest lecturers
• Provision of on-line and in-person support for students

3. EDUCATIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL CONSULTANT 09/2006 – 7/2013
DELTA, B.C.
Program: POPARD (Provincial Resource Program for Autism and Related Disorders)
Students: Kindergarten to Grade 12 students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis
Accomplishments and Role:
• Arranged and facilitated student consultations in various school districts throughout the province using a
collaborative consultation model
• Created implementation support plans with the student support team that detailed instructional procedures,
environmental enhancements, communication enhancements, social skill strategies and behavioural
management strategies specific to the concern(s) identified by the team
• Provided implementation support to school teams based on the implementation plan developed
• Cooperatively developed and/or presented numerous workshops and provided in-service training of school
personnel in various school districts throughout the province. Workshop topics included:
Introduction to ASD; Modifications and Adaptations; Individual Education Plans; Functional Assessment and
Positive Behaviour Support; Task Analysis and Themeboards; Implementation Support; Visual Supports;
Stress, Anxiety and Relaxation; Introduction to Teaching Social Skills; Social Skills Groups; Transition to
Kindergarten and Highschool; Strategies for Social Skills, Behavior and Adaptations; M.A.P.S. and P.A.T.H.;
Sexual Health; Social Skills for Highschool Students with Aspergers; Circles Program; Social Stories; ABA in
the Classroom; Cognitive Picture Rehearsal; and Functional Skills
• Taught the following POPARD courses: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders and Introduction to
Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Conducted Functional Assessments and designed & implemented positive behaviour support plans for
students with ASD in the classroom; mentored a colleague in this area
• Committee work: developed, taught, and implemented revisions to the POPARD Introduction to Applied
Behaviour Analysis course and created POPARD handouts (Video-modeling; Social Interactions; and
Understanding Behaviour)
• Created four eLearning modules for the POPARD website: Picture Exchange Communication (four part
series), Introduction to Task Analysis, Introduction to Discrete Trial Teaching, and Functional Replacement
Behaviour. These can be viewed at www.autismoutreach.ca
• Conducted several Extended Consultations, and participated in revising the process of Extended Consultations
• Collaboratively developed a Social Skills training program with district staff for elementary students with
ASD based on Michelle Garcia Winner’s Think Social curriculum in two school districts
• Social Committee Chair for one year
RESOURCE AND BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT TEACHER 11/2005 – 6/2006
BURNABY, B.C.
Program: Grade K-7 Resource and Behaviour Support
Students: Students with mild to severe behaviour challenges, learning challenges, & ASD
Accomplishments and Role:
• Facilitated and assisted in planning of grade 6/7 Challenge Program for high-risk and leadership students
(outdoor, leadership, and teamwork skills; PowerPoint development and presentation)
• Facilitated and conducted Functional Assessment and Positive Behaviour Support plans for several students
with behaviour challenges in inclusive classroom settings

4. • Facilitated and assisted the planning of grade 6/7 and 5/6 Girls Group and Boys Group (covered the following
topics: nutrition, social interaction, sexual health, internet safety, and healthy relationships)
• Implemented social and play skills support for primary and intermediate students at lunch and recess
• Facilitated Grade 2 reading group (Read Well Program) & in-class learning support for students in grades 5-7
• Assisted in year-end reading assessment (CAT testing)
• Participated as a Track and Field Coach, Sports Day Committee member
HIGH SCHOOL MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHER 11/2002 – 6/2005
YOUTH FUTURES/WHYTECLIFF EDUCATION CENTRE, BURNABY, B.C.
Program: A provincially certified independent day program for at-risk youth aged 12-18 who are
currently or recently on probation
Seeks to provide a fresh, nurturing environment and new experiences that foster skills, talents,
interests, and positive attitudes in youth that have challenging life histories
Provides a holistic and positive model of youth development that addresses every aspect of the youth’s
life: academic, social, emotional, peer, family, and community
Students: Students have complex challenges that may include: abuse, addictions, FAS, ADHD, ASD,
family issues, educational issues, poverty, & mental health
Accomplishments and Role:
• Created a safe and nurturing environment for youth at-risk while providing individualized one-to-one support
• Taught Math, Science, Art Fundamentals, Foods, & Career and Personal Planning
• Initiated, planned, administered, and completed provincial accreditation; including accreditation of on-line
learning programs
• Equipped the classroom with science and math materials and resources
• Created and implemented individualized math and science programs for all students
• Formally evaluated students monthly while collaborating in a team environment
• Planned and implemented over twenty educational field trips
• Successfully and simultaneously taught students at a wide variety of cognitive and developmental levels
• Created locally developed, pending board authorized physical education course
• Assisted in youth-worker responsibilities—supported students in their community and with their families
GRADE 3/4/5 MONTESSORI TEACHER 3/2002 – 6/2002
RICHMOND, B.C.
Program: Montessori 3,4,5 split class
Students: 30 students, ranging from gifted to developmentally disabled
Accomplishments and Role:
• Effectively managed and taught grades 3,4, & 5 in a Montessori setting
• Made general case program adaptations for Science, Language Arts, Computers, and Music
• Facilitated individualized program adaptations, and curricular choice-making
GRADE 6/7 TEACHER 1/2001 – 6/2001
RICHMOND, B.C.
Program: Grade 6/7 split class
Students: 30 students, ranging from gifted to learning disabled

5. Accomplishments and Role:
• Taught Social Studies, Personal Planning, Language Arts, Art, and Computers
• Managed Sports Day, a theatre production, assemblies, field trips, track & field coaching, & choir participation
TEACHER ON CALL 9/2000- 2002
RICHMOND & DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICTS
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Stepping Stone Preschool Board Chair 9/2012-present
o Manage daily operations of a preschool: supervising three teachers, liaising with landlord, leading
other board members
o Manage all human resources issues: hiring teachers, reviewing performance, assisting teachers as
needed
o Plan board meeting agendas; revise policies and procedures
o Facilitate communications and decisions collaboratively with other board members
o Communicate policy changes with parents
o Advise board on issues related to Special Education and classroom design
o Assist in planning and leading special events: Winter Raffle and Potluck, parent social, end of year
picnic and field trips
REFERENCES: AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

6. Accomplishments and Role:
• Taught Social Studies, Personal Planning, Language Arts, Art, and Computers
• Managed Sports Day, a theatre production, assemblies, field trips, track & field coaching, & choir participation
TEACHER ON CALL 9/2000- 2002
RICHMOND & DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICTS
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Stepping Stone Preschool Board Chair 9/2012-present
o Manage daily operations of a preschool: supervising three teachers, liaising with landlord, leading
other board members
o Manage all human resources issues: hiring teachers, reviewing performance, assisting teachers as
needed
o Plan board meeting agendas; revise policies and procedures
o Facilitate communications and decisions collaboratively with other board members
o Communicate policy changes with parents
o Advise board on issues related to Special Education and classroom design
o Assist in planning and leading special events: Winter Raffle and Potluck, parent social, end of year
picnic and field trips
REFERENCES: AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST