KATIE ALLEN
Port Townsend,WA
Summary
Results-oriented Education Leader with 15 years of experience in implementing MTSS and enhancing Tier 1 systems. Coordinated Tier 2/3 supports through data-driven problem-solving and effective coaching. Integrated SEL practices to foster belonging and improve school climate. Developed practical tools and enhanced staff capabilities through targeted training and consultation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher + Secondary English (Dual Role)
QUILCENE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Quilcene, USA
01.2014 - Current
- Coordinated student supports across general and special education, ensuring consistent implementation of accommodations, SDI, and service plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Used i-Ready, MAP Growth, and classroom evidence to run progress-monitoring cycles and adjust supports quickly; supported 1-2 years of reading growth in one semester for targeted students.
- Strengthened classroom regulation and safety through proactive SEL routines and behavior supports, leading to reduced escalations and greater independence for high-needs learners.
- Implemented CharacterStrong as part of Tier 1 SEL, enhancing belonging, engagement, and readiness to learn for diverse student populations.
General Education and ELA Roles (Grades 5-8)
QUILCENE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Quilcene, USA
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Designed standards-aligned curriculum systems (pacing, units, assessments, reusable templates, documentation) to enhance instructional consistency and quality.
- Developed classroom behavior systems and data routines aligned to PBIS/CHAMPS principles, increasing instructional time by reducing behavioral barriers.
- Led staff onboarding and implemented family communication workflows (ClassDojo) across elementary team, ensuring effective communication for over a decade.
Inclusive Middle School Teacher (Grades 5-7, Multi-Subject)
NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Kivalina, USA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Delivered core instruction and literacy intervention, enabling substantial reading growth for multiple students through targeted small-group instruction and regular progress assessments.
Special Education Teacher, PreK-12 (Push-In Services)
NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Kivalina, USA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Improved safety and behavior outcomes for a high-needs student by reducing severe escalations requiring restraint from ~1/day to ~1/week over two years through structured planning and data tracking.
- Managed full case management cycle (IEPs, SDI planning, documentation, para schedules, service coordination) in remote setting; monitored progress weekly and adjusted supports to meet student needs.
- Coordinated monthly visits with related services (SLP/OT/PT) and ensured therapy carryover between visits to maintain student progress.
Education
M.S. - Educational Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2018
M.S. - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2016
B.A. - Elementary Education (K-8)
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA01.2011
B.A. - Special Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA01.2011
A.A. -
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA01.2008
High School Diploma -
Port Townsend High School
Port Townsend, WA01.2006
Skills
- MTSS systems design
- Tier 1 SEL implementation
- Implementation planning
- Change adoption
- Professional learning
- Coaching and consultation
- Intervention design
- Progress monitoring
- Behavior systems (PBIS/CHAMPS-informed)
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process documentation/toolkits
- Cross-functional coordination
- Compliance workflows
- CharacterStrong
- Zones of Regulation
- PEAK
- Amplify ELA
- CKLA
- IXL
- I-Ready Reading Diagnostics
- NWEA MAP Growth
- Google Classroom
- Google Drive
- Google Docs
- Google Forms
- Google Slides
- Google Sheets
- ClassroomScreen
- ClassDojo
- Canea
- Adobe Lightroom
- Treeing Yearbooks
- IEP management
- Curriculum development
- Behavioral interventions
- Data analysis
- Differentiated instruction
- Inclusive practices
- Family engagement
- Classroom management
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Adaptable teaching
- Facilitation skills
- Washington Education Association
Websites
Certification
- Washington State Teaching Certificate, 2011-Present, Special Education PreK-12, Elementary Education K-8
- Alaska State Teaching Certification, 2011-2015, Special Education PreK-12
Tools And Programs
CharacterStrong, Zones of Regulation, PEAK, Amplify ELA, CKLA, IXL, i-Ready Reading Diagnostics, NWEA MAP Growth, Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Slides, Google Sheets, ClassroomScreen, ClassDojo, Canva, Adobe Lightroom, TreeRing Yearbooks
Digital Communications Content Creation
- Managed social media accounts for multiple high school athletic teams, creating consistent, school-aligned content to promote events and celebrate students.
- Captured action photos, edited in Lightroom, and produced branded graphics in Canva; maintained a repeatable workflow to publish timely posts.
Leadership Systems Experience
- Leadership team member for high school accreditation initiative (2016-2018): documentation, evidence collection, and implementation follow-through.
- Intervention/Title I service provider; Reading Corps supervisor; IEP team lead/case manager; 504 team member.
- Committees: curriculum adoption; school improvement; strategic planning; campus improvement (playground).
- Local education association leadership (including secretary and grievance officer).
- Student leadership advising: ASB advisor; 7th grade class advisor (elections, fundraising, event planning).
- Elementary yearbook advisor: annual yearbook production using TreeRing (content collection, layout, deadlines, publication).
Relevant Training
- PBIS
- CHAMPS
- PIC
- PECS implementation
- ASL 1-4
Implementation Mtss Innovation Highlights
- Implemented CharacterStrong over multiple years, integrating Tier 1 SEL lessons, routines, and culture-building practices into daily classroom systems.
- Built practical implementation plans that move initiatives from adoption to sustained practice (rollout steps, schedules, educator-facing templates, and simple fidelity check-ins).
- Used MTSS-aligned data cycles (screeners, diagnostics, progress monitoring, and classroom evidence) to identify gaps, set goals, and adjust supports quickly.
- Provided ongoing consultation and case management leadership, aligning Tier 2/3 supports, accommodations, and SDI with classroom expectations and student goals.
- Designed and implemented behavior intervention supports (BIPs, proactive routines, de-escalation plans) and contributed to reduced behavioral escalations for multiple high-needs students.
- Drove measurable literacy outcomes, supporting students achieving 1-2 years of reading growth in one semester using i-Ready and MAP Growth data to target skill gaps and refine supports.
- Led adoption and long-term use of a schoolwide family communication system (ClassDojo), onboarding educators and supporting consistent routines (sustained over a decade).
Target Role
Director of Implementation & MTSS Innovation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher + Secondary English (Dual Role)
QUILCENE SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2014 - Current
General Education and ELA Roles (Grades 5-8)
QUILCENE SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2014 - 01.2022
Inclusive Middle School Teacher (Grades 5-7, Multi-Subject)
NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2013 - 01.2014
Special Education Teacher, PreK-12 (Push-In Services)
NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2011 - 01.2014
M.S. - Educational Technology
Western Governors University
M.S. - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
B.A. - Elementary Education (K-8)
Central Washington University
B.A. - Special Education
Central Washington University
A.A. -
Olympic College
High School Diploma -
Port Townsend High School