LAUREN ZIESIG
Chicago,IL
Summary
Certified Early Childhood Educator with 9+ years of experience in special education and elementary settings. Endorsed in Special Education and English as a Second Language. Skilled in data-driven instruction, differentiated learning, and implementing research-based curricula to support diverse learners and maximize student growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Interventionist
Redwood Schools (now Everstone Academy)
Chicago, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Conducted 1:1 instruction focusing on specific skill areas, allowing for targeted remediation efforts.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, ensuring timely reporting of progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
Instructor/Tutor
Wilson Dyslexia Reading System
06.2022 - Current
- Provide individualized instruction, feedback, and support that helps students, teachers, and families to effectively identify and address diverse reading and writing needs
- Implement the Wilson Reading System language activities to improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in small groups of up to six students and in 1:1 settings with students from ages 7 through 14
- Teach the Wilson Fundations Curriculum at grades Kindergarten through 3rd in small and whole groups in both inclusion and resource classroom settings, as well a modified curriculum for 1:1 instruction.
School-Based Delegate
Chicago Teachers Union - Blaine Elementary
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Liaison between Blaine Elementary staff and the Chicago Teachers Union through representing Blaine staff at union meetings and organizing staff based on union information and directives
- Protect staff rights outlined by the contract by working with the administration and ensuring staff understand their contract and rights
Special Education Teacher
James G. Blaine Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2025
- Teacher in both separate setting and inclusive classrooms, teaching Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Science to both general education students and students with diverse needs and abilities, from grades Kindergarten through 4th.
- Modified and accommodated various curricula to support students in achieving individual goals and working towards grade-level standards.
- Implemented behavioral support strategies to enhance classroom management and student engagement.
- Created an inclusive learning atmosphere by adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
Teacher Mentor - Blaine Elementary
We Care Program
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Mentor and guide first-year teachers while ensuring teaching staff adhere to Chicago Public School (CPS) and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) regulations regarding special education and best practice
Special Education Teacher Rep
Citywide Assessment Team
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with parents and other professionals to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2017
Skills
- Teacher collaboration
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Scheduling
- Data collection and analysis
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Student records management
- IEP development & implementation
Certification
Certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
Wilson Reading System (WRS) Level 1 Certification
WRS Advanced Strategies for MSL Group Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Interventionist
Redwood Schools (now Everstone Academy)
08.2025 - Current
School-Based Delegate
Chicago Teachers Union - Blaine Elementary
02.2024 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher Rep
Citywide Assessment Team
04.2023 - 06.2023
Teacher Mentor - Blaine Elementary
We Care Program
01.2023 - 08.2023
Instructor/Tutor
Wilson Dyslexia Reading System
06.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
James G. Blaine Elementary School
09.2017 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
DePaul University
Team Member at Blaine Elementary
- Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)
- Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)