KATIE MARCINIAK

• Support locals in developing foundational organizing practices and building member engagement structures. Some weeks this means coaching a new leader through a tricky contract question; other weeks it might simply be listening to help identify the next doable step.
• Provide guidance to local leaders on contract interpretation, member rights, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Build relationships with diverse member groups, reinforcing trust, belonging, and community-centered professional growth.
• Facilitate continuing education coursework applicable to Minnesota licensure maintenance needs.

• Collaborate with educators to design inclusive instructional environments using MTSS, differentiation, and communication supports.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary evaluation, eligibility, and IEP processes while ensuring compliance with state and federal special education requirements.
• Provide instructional coaching and professional support to teachers and paraprofessionals implementing inclusive practices.
• Manage compliance-related documentation, MARSS reporting, third-party billing, and data systems aligned with state and federal accountability requirements.
• Enhance speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
• Implement group therapy sessions for students with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.

• Helped transform the local into a high-engagement, organizing-centered union through steady relationship-building and clear, honest communication.
• Built and led a strong Organizing Committee, increasing engagement by about 80% and earning the 2024 We Are One Solidarity Award.
• Provided leadership coaching, conflict resolution support, and organizational guidance to educators and union leaders.
• Secured grant funding and coordinated resource allocation strategies to strengthen member engagement and organizational capacity.
• Created clear, accessible resources that helped members navigate complex policy language.
• Facilitated discussions and helped build consensus among groups with different experiences, keeping the group focused on shared goals.

• Taught ASL courses and supervised off-campus internship experiences, providing supportive and actionable feedback to emerging educators.
• Developed rubrics, evaluation tools, and learning sequences to support competency-based progression.
• Integrated culturally responsive pedagogy and technology into coursework.
• Collaborated with faculty on course design and student support, contributing to high-quality educator preparation.

Provided specialized assessment, intervention, and family-centered support services for children with language disorders in a multidisciplinary clinical setting. Experience included comprehensive evaluation and treatment of receptive, expressive, pragmatic, and social communication challenges; collaboration with families, physicians, psychologists, educators, and related service providers; and development of individualized, evidence-based intervention plans to support functional communication and participation across home, school, and community environments.

Provided evaluation, intervention, consultation, and collaborative support services for students with communication disorders impacting educational access and participation. Including individualized assessment and treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, family engagement, assistive technology and AAC support, and development of inclusive, strengths-based communication supports.