Kelly Katen
Clayton,NC
Summary
With 27 years of experience in NC and CT, I believe the most effective Title III programs are built on cross-functional collaboration. As a dedicated facilitator, I specialize in bridging the gap between district-wide data—specifically ACCESS/EOG correlations—and the classroom strategies that drive student growth. Currently coordinating Title III implementation for 4,400 ML learners, I foster proactive compliance through partnerships between Curriculum and Accountability departments. I am passionate about workforce sustainability, providing job-embedded coaching to ensure educators implement state standards with confidence. I am now seeking to leverage this district expertise as a state-wide Title III Consultant.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Title III ESL/ELD Program Specialist, K-12
Johnston County Public Schools
Smithfield, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented Title III programs for 4,800 English language learners, aligning content standards with curriculum.
- Delivered targeted professional development to enhance teaching practices in alignment with Title III goals and address specific school needs.
- Analyzed student access data to evaluate Title III program effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
- Identified and resolved compliance issues within Title III frameworks to ensure program integrity and adherence to regulations.
- Articulated Title III initiatives to students, parents, faculty, and administrators, promoting engagement and support for program objectives.
- Facilitated collaboration among curriculum, instruction, and accountability departments to meet Title III objectives.
- Mentored new elementary EL teachers for two years, enhancing instructional strategies across the district.
ESL/ELD Teacher
Polenta & Wilson's Mills Elementary Schools
, NC
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Developed individualized education plans for 100 multilingual learners with content teachers.
- Facilitated interactive lessons aligned with WIDA and NC standards for multilingual learners of diverse backgrounds.
- Provided professional development for classroom teachers on effective scaffolding techniques, enhancing support for multilingual learners in content lessons.
- Utilized technology to create engaging visual and auditory activities for background knowledge enhancement.
- Advocated for multilingual student needs by participating in IEP, MTSS, and SIT meetings.
- Nurtured relationships with multilingual families to provide academic and SEL services in home languages.
- Fostered home-school partnerships to enhance community involvement in multilingual learners' education and support their academic success.
Feeder Pattern Lead & ESL/ELD Specialist
Johnston County Schools
, NC
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Led collaborative EL PLC monthly meetings for the local feeder pattern to address curriculum planning, implementation, reporting, best practices for teaching and learning, data analysis, and compliance with local and state regulations concerning our district ML population.
K-6 Classroom Teacher
Various Schools
, NC/CT
08.1999 - 05.2015
- Consolidated 18 years of classroom experience across NC and CT, specializing in UDL, Project-Based Learning, and data-driven instruction to enhance student learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - TESOL
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CTBachelor of Science - Psychology/Education
Sacred Heart University
Bridgeport, CTSkills
Regulatory & Compliance
- Title III (Language Acquisition)
- ESEA/ESSA compliance
- LIEP Program Monitoring
- Federal Reporting
- State Policy Implementation
Data & Assessment
- WIDA AMS
- ACCESS for ELLs 20
- Data validation
- Student tracking
- State EOG/EOC Correlation
- Infinite Campus
- Program Evaluation
Leadership & Pedagogy
- NC SCOS/WIDA ELD Standards Framework
- Universal Design for Learning
- PD Design
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
Certification
- NC Educator License, K-12 TESOL and K-6 Elementary Education
- NC LETRS Certificate, 05/01/23
- Orton-Gillingham Certified Consultant, 12/01/05
Timeline
Title III ESL/ELD Program Specialist, K-12
Johnston County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Feeder Pattern Lead & ESL/ELD Specialist
Johnston County Schools
08.2020 - 05.2022
ESL/ELD Teacher
Polenta & Wilson's Mills Elementary Schools
08.2015 - 05.2023
K-6 Classroom Teacher
Various Schools
08.1999 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - TESOL
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Education
Sacred Heart University