Rezina Brutus Foulkes
Queens,NY
Summary
Versatile education professional skilled in special education, program development, and community outreach. Adept at creating tailored learning environments and engaging families, with proven results in boosting enrollment and enhancing student success through strategic initiatives and effective collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
The Learning Experience
Jamaica, Queens
05.2026 - Current
- Directed event marketing and developed center-wide commercial, boosting brand awareness and enrollment.
- Led center expansion and successfully opened two additional classrooms, increasing program capacity.
- Strengthened community partnerships and family engagement through targeted events and outreach initiatives.
- Launched staff Culture Crew initiative, enhancing team morale, recognition, and engagement.
- Planned and executed a community fundraising event with 80+ attendees and 50+ donations.
Lead 2nd Grade Special Education Teacher
Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School
Bronx, NY
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Prepared and submitted IEPs on schedule while individualizing instruction based on student needs.
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and development.
- Implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student participation.
Lead Special Education Teacher
Pre-K
New City, NY
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented personalized lesson plans and IEPs for 8 students, enhancing individual learning experiences.
- Conducted IEP assessments and tracked progress, adjusting strategies based on data to effectively address student needs.
- Directed and collaborated with a teacher assistant to maintain a supportive, adaptive classroom environment tailored to diverse learning abilities.
Special Education Iterant Teacher
Optimal Care Services
New York, NY
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided targeted, on-site educational support to a caseload of two students, creating flexible learning plans based on IEP and individual strengths and needs.
- Adapted teaching methods to various learning settings, optimizing educational experiences and engagement across school and home environments.
Career Readiness and Success Department Intern
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Facilitated "Leveraging AI for Career Readiness and Success" workshop, enhancing students' tech skills and career readiness.
- Developed program proposal to increase student engagement and analyzed data to guide outreach strategies.
- Reviewed and edited resumes for students, improving their chances in job applications.
Lead Teacher ICT
Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School
Bronx, NY
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Improved classroom engagement and academic performance by 20% through strategic classroom management and tailored instruction aligned with NY state curriculum standards.
- Resolved 90% of student challenges through collaboration with parents and principals, reinforcing positive behavior and fostering strong home-school connections.
- Prepared and submitted IEPs on schedule, individualizing instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Care Manager
Tri-County Care
Long Island City, NY
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered core services: comprehensive care management, care coordination, health promotion, transitional care, individual and family support, community referrals, and HIT link services to enhance patient outcomes.
- Supported person-centered approach aligning individual needs with OPWDD valued outcomes and objectives of People First Transformation and state requirements.
- Analyzed situations to identify and implement effective solutions for care management challenges.
Teacher
Kindergarten - High School
Remote, PA
09.2017 - 09.2017
- Fostered positive and supportive learning atmosphere, achieving 98% student retention rate.
- Boosted students' English language proficiency by 30% through personalized one-on-one instruction.
- Customized lesson plans to enhance student performance and language acquisition.
Teacher
Holiness Pentecostal Daycare
Newark, NJ
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Enhanced early childhood development through creative lesson planning and age-appropriate activities, contributing to a 25% improvement in developmental outcomes.
- Fostered nurturing and structured learning environment, leading to improved classroom behavior through consistent positive reinforcement.
- Managed 15-student classroom while ensuring 100% adherence to safety and supervision standards, creating a secure learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ12-2014
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
National University
San Francisco, CA09-2026
Master's Degree - Higher Education Administration
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NYSkills
- Individualized education plans
- Collaborative teaching strategies
- Applied behavior analysis
- Multitasking and organization
- Organizational development
- Budget control
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Creative lesson planning
Certification
- NYS (B-2) Students With Disabilities Initial Teaching Certification, Driver's License, Teaching Certification, First Aid Certification, CPR/AED First Aid Certification, NJ State Special Education Teaching Certification
Languages
English - Fluent
Timeline
Director
The Learning Experience
05.2026 - Current
Lead 2nd Grade Special Education Teacher
Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School
08.2025 - 05.2026
Lead Special Education Teacher
Pre-K
11.2024 - 08.2025
Special Education Iterant Teacher
Optimal Care Services
09.2024 - 11.2024
Career Readiness and Success Department Intern
Rockland Community College
08.2024 - 11.2024
Lead Teacher ICT
Bronx Academy of Promise Charter School
10.2021 - 05.2022
Care Manager
Tri-County Care
01.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher
Kindergarten - High School
09.2017 - 09.2017
Teacher
Holiness Pentecostal Daycare
08.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Seton Hall University
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
National University
Master's Degree - Higher Education Administration
Stony Brook University