Kathlene Simpson is seeking a position that utilizes her abilities in advocacy, management, fundraising, and data analysis. She has a Master's Degree in Instructional Leadership and over 15 years of experience as a teacher and administrator. Her background includes developing curriculum, analyzing data to improve student outcomes, and collaborating with others.

1. Kathlene Simpson
23240 88th Ave. S. #W204, Kent, WA 98031
206-354-3544
ktsimpson63@gmail.com
Employment Goals:
I am seeking a position that will allow for growth and opportunities. I work well with people from diverse backgrounds . I
have a Masters Degree in Instructional Leadership. I have a strong background in advocacy, managing, fund raising, and
data analysis. I am looking for a position that will utilize my unique abilities and qualifications.
Education:
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Master of Arts in Education: Instructional Leadership, 3.99 GPA, August 2013
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Bachelor of Arts in Education math and science endorsements, cum laude August 2007
Green River Community College, Auburn, WA
Associates of Arts Degree with high honors, June 2005
Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, WA
Liberal Arts Classes, 1981-1982
Employment History:
5th grade teacher: Cascade Elementary School, Renton School District.
August 2014-Present
 Evaluated the effectiveness of positive behavior supports as the Data Analyst for the Positive Discipline Team
 Child Trauma Support training
 Developed growth goals, tracking, assessments, and curriculum to successfully meet student needs and increase
student achievement
 Collaborated with other professionals to increase student support, engagement and achievement
 Coached other team members on complex instruction tasks
Math teacher: Nelsen Middle School, Renton School District.
August 2007-August 2014
 Created and implemented school wide goals through participation on the leadership/school improvement team
 Developed and successfully implemented a “Girls Group” curriculum designed to increase girls’ sense of belonging,
self-respect, awareness of healthy relationships and healthy self image
 Collaborated with math department to implement new district standards
 Created a growth goal tracking system for the school
 Nominated Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year 2007-2008
 Taught 6th grade mathematics, 6th grade pre-algebra and 6th & 7th grade Tier 2 math intervention managing 30-100
middle school students at a time
 Implemented new Tier 2 math intervention class into Nelsen Middle School differentiated instruction to meet the
needs of every student in the program, successfully exited students from the intervention when they met the standard
Para Educator: Kent School District, 2003-2005.
Substitute Para-Educator for multiple schools, grade levels, and settings. Taught small groups and one-on-one.
Office Manager/Interim Executive Director, BDFW, 1998-99
Managed all aspects of the non-profit organization while they hired a new executive director and was offered position but
declined.

2. Daycare & Preschool Owner/Operator: Covington, WA, 1991-1998
 Bookkeeping
 Organization & Record Keeping
 State Home Daycare Compliance and Records
 Curriculum and materials for preschool
 Advertising
 All aspects of small business procedures and taxes
Expeditor: The Boeing Co., Renton WA, 1986-1991
Received special recognition for support of final assembly for the first UPS 757-200
Resigned 1991 to raise children
Cashier/Customer Service: Navy Exchange Pearl Harbor, Pearl Harbor, HI, 1983-1985
Receptionist/Front Desk Help: Social Security Administration, Wenatchee, WA, 1981
Volunteer Experience:
Campaign Coordinator/Office Manager/Accountant: Political Campaigns, Covington, WA 1997-2005
Worked on political campaigns which resulted in the successful election of the supported candidate
 Successfully supported the raising of finances to meet the needs of the district being one of the highest fund
raising campaigns in the state for 3 consecutive years
 Planned and organized all aspects of fund raising, get out the vote, volunteer recruitment, and events, created
and updated various databases including access, excel and the PDC database for Washington State
 All financial aspects of campaign including bookkeeping, reporting to campaign consultants, state and local party
organizations to assess budgeting and financial needs as well as media needs
 Helped create polling questions. Read and interpreted polling data to help create a platform for the candidate
which was responsive to community concerns
 Planned and edited campaign related materials
Parent Helper and PTA: Crestwood Elementary, Covington, WA. 1995-2009.
 Instructed small groups of students in the classroom
 Volunteered on various committees
Vice Chair: Covington Parks and Forestry Commission, Covington, WA. 2004-2005.
 Chaired meetings when needed
 Held public meetings and listened to testimony of citizens
 Made recommendations to the city council on parks and forestry related matters
Special Skills:
 Advanced experience with Microsoft Office 2007 including extensive experience with excel, word, power point,
and publisher
 Extensive experience in relating to people from diverse backgrounds
 Building positive connections with people