Brett Foley
Lockport,IL
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher with 10 years of experience working with the special needs population (learning & intellectually disabled). Remain positive under times of stress & conflict. Advocate for the best possible learning experience for those who are in special education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
SASED
06.2025 - 03.2026
Special Education Teacher
Rockdale School District 84
06.2024 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher
Center Cass School District 66
08.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Elwood School District 203
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Mokena School District 159
08.2018 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Pinoneer Grove Educational Center
01.2017 - 07.2018
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Governor State University
University Parkway08-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL12-2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL08-2014
Skills
- LBS1 Certification-Type 10, Current
- Engaged in Teacher Leadership Roles
- Interpersonal skills
- Data collection/management
- Student Progress Reporting
- Differentiated Instruction
- Passed Administrative Academy
Accomplishments
- Certified Evaluator
- Collaborating on Principalship with School Principal
- Successfully completed the Registered Behavior Technician Curriculum (40 Hours)
- Department Award in Special Education (Lewis University)
- National Scholastic Honor Society (Delta Epsilon Sigma)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
SASED
06.2025 - 03.2026
Special Education Teacher
Rockdale School District 84
06.2024 - 06.2025
Special Education Teacher
Center Cass School District 66
08.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Elwood School District 203
08.2021 - 08.2023
Special Education Teacher
Mokena School District 159
08.2018 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Pinoneer Grove Educational Center
01.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Governor State University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Lewis University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Joliet Junior College