Lauren L. Cillis
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Summary
Dedicated instructional leader with experience as an instructional specialist, coach, and interventionist committed to supporting both student success and teacher growth. I partner closely with teachers to strengthen instruction, analyze data thoughtfully, and develop meaningful supports for diverse learners. Known for building strong relationships, and fostering collaboration. My work has centered on improving instructional practice, supporting schoolwide initiatives, and contributing to a positive, student-centered school culture.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Specialist/Intervention Teacher
P.S. 62
Richmond Hill
09.2023 - Current
- Coached and mentored educators to enhance mathematics and literacy teaching strategies, improving student engagement and understanding.
- Analyze and triangulate data in order to identify students in need of intervention.
- Delivered tier 2 and tier 3 literacy intervention three times a week, reinforcing classroom instruction and supporting at-risk students.
- Conducted professional development workshops for faculty on best practices.
- Developed targeted instructional plans aligned with needs and abilities of students in grades 3-5, fostering academic growth.
- Serve on a variety of teams, including the Instructional Leadership Team as well as District 27 Math Ambassadors.
Special Education Teacher- 1st & 3rd Grade
P.S. 62
Richmond Hill
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers to design and implement individualized education plans, ensuring compliance and support for student success.
- Differentiated activities and goals to address individual student needs and abilities, enhancing personalized learning experiences.
- Design and implement lesson plans using multiple modalities to reach students with various styles of learning.
- Co-created literacy and math curriculums aligned with grade level standards, promoting academic growth and engagement.
- Teach in an integrated co-teaching setting alongside a general education teacher.
Teacher- 1st Grade
P.S. 62
Richmond Hill
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Designed and implemented lesson plans, activities, and assessments to ensure the success of a diverse groups of students in a Title 1 school.
- Analyzed data and assessed instruction in weekly meetings to plan creative, hands-on lessons that enhanced students' understanding of math and literacy.
- Facilitated small group and individual activities tailored to differentiated learning needs, fostering personalized growth in students.
- Guided instruction through ongoing assessments and utilized Mastery Connect to identify students needing intervention and monitor mastery of standards.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Patchogue-Medford School District
Patchogue
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects and grade levels.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
Teacher – Pre-Kindergarten, UPK
Patchogue-Medford School District
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Established effective parent-teacher communication in addition to engaging families in opportunities to participate in classroom activities.
- Developed creative lesson plans that met the criteria of the Common Core State Standards while developing language and vocabulary through the use of thematic units.
- Trained in the Fundations reading program which was utilized on a daily basis.
Teacher – Pre-Kindergarten, UPK
Freeport Public Schools
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Provided supplemental in-class support to ELL students by differentiating the curriculum to effectively meet the needs of each student’s learning style and ability.
- Utilized RTI and pre-referral strategies for at risk students.
- Served as a member of the Character Education Committee in addition to planning two school wide anti-bullying assemblies.
Education
Graduate Certificate - School Building Leader
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY08-2025
Master of Arts - Literacy and Cognition
St. Joseph’s College of New York
Patchogue, NY07-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study
St. Joseph’s College of New York
Patchogue, NY05-2009
Skills
- Curriculum development
- MTSS / Intervention Systems Implementation
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Data Analysis & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Instructional Leadership & Coaching
Certification
- School Building Leader
- Early Childhood, Birth-Grade 2
- Childhood, Grades 1-6
- Students with Disabilities: Early Childhood, Birth-Grade 2
- Students with Disabilities: Childhood, Grades 1-6
- Literacy, Birth-Grade 6
Timeline
Instructional Specialist/Intervention Teacher
P.S. 62
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher- 1st & 3rd Grade
P.S. 62
09.2017 - 06.2023
Teacher- 1st Grade
P.S. 62
09.2017 - 06.2018
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Patchogue-Medford School District
09.2016 - 06.2017
Teacher – Pre-Kindergarten, UPK
Patchogue-Medford School District
09.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher – Pre-Kindergarten, UPK
Freeport Public Schools
09.2011 - 06.2015
Graduate Certificate - School Building Leader
Molloy University
Master of Arts - Literacy and Cognition
St. Joseph’s College of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Child Study
St. Joseph’s College of New York