Allie Szczecinski
@allieszczecinski
I’m an SEL & Behavior Systems expert who turns practice into scalable classroom solutions.
What I'm looking for
I’m an SEL & Behavior Systems expert and Content & Curriculum Strategist with 15+ years in public school special education. I specialize in translating complex student needs into practical, student-ready routines and scalable strategies educators can apply immediately.
I’ve coached K–4 teachers on emotional regulation, executive functioning, and classroom culture through districtwide SEL implementation using the RULER framework. As Founder & Content Creator of Miss Behavior, I built and scaled a platform supporting 50,000+ educators, creating classroom-ready content that makes research usable and improves real-world outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SEL & Behavior Systems Coach
Winnetka Public Schools
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Led districtwide SEL initiatives by coaching K–4 teachers to implement behavior systems and emotional regulation routines aligned to students’ complex needs. Designed and delivered professional learning on SEL and classroom culture, including RULER training used by thousands of educators.
Founder & Content Creator
Miss Behavior
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Built and scaled Miss Behavior, a teacher-facing SEL and behavior platform used by 50,000+ educators nationwide. Created classroom-ready digital resources and content across blogs, social media, and products to translate practical strategies into real-world application.
Mentor Teacher (SEL)
Golden Apple Foundation
Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 (6 years)
Coached early-career teachers through classroom observation, feedback, and instructional support focused on SEL integration and effective behavior strategies. Supported implementation of practical routines and resources designed for classroom application.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Various Schools
Jan 2010 - Jan 2020 (10 years)
Delivered specialized instruction and behavior supports in self-contained special education settings for elementary students. Led districtwide RULER SEL framework implementation across school sites and created teacher-ready resources, including top 1% performance on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jossey-Bass
Cognitive Coaching Certification, Cognitive Coaching
2025 - 2025
Completed the Their Best Behavior Cognitive Coaching Certification through Jossey-Bass (2025).
Callisto
Trauma & Crisis Specialist Certification, Trauma & Crisis Specialist
2020 - 2020
Completed the Roaring Mad Riley Certified Trauma & Crisis Specialist for educators program through Callisto (2020).
University of Illinois
Master of Special Education, Special Education
2012 - 2014
Earned a Master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Illinois (2012–2014).
Illinois State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Special Education
2006 - 2010
Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Illinois State University (2006–2010).
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