Freelance Fiction and Nonfiction Writer
Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area
- Current
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- Literature and Composition Teacher at District 87 Bloomington High School
- Freelance Fiction and Nonfiction Writer at Scott William Foley, Freelance Writer
- Past
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- Literature and Composition Teacher at Gaston County East Gaston High School
- Substitute Teacher at West Central Illinois Schools
- Education
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- Illinois State University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Scott Foley’s Summary
Results oriented, highly motivated, innovative, people-person pursues opportunity to make use of creativity, enthusiasm, and writing ability.
Scott Foley’s Specialties:
*Leadership and Team Building
*Collaboration
*Organizing and executing presentations
*Excellent interpersonal abilities
*Outstanding written communication
*Able to manage and motivate willing and unwilling participants
*Optimistic and productive attitude
*Familiar with Windows Computer Software
*Improving productivity
*Collaborating and negotiating
Scott Foley’s Experience
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Literature and Composition Teacher
District 87 Bloomington High School
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 2002 — Present (6 years 3 months)
*Responsible for motivating, teaching, supervising, and maintaining students in an organized atmosphere.
*Former chairperson of the NCA Reading Committee
*Member of the NCA Writing Committee since 2002
*Member of Standards Aligned Classroom Committee during 2003/2004.
*Regularly present energetic workshops to associates on how to improve behavior, writing, reading, and productivity in classrooms.
*Participates in the Mentoring Program for New Teachers
*Regularly attended Lead Teacher meetings with our superintendent, Dr. Nielson -
Freelance Fiction and Nonfiction Writer
Scott William Foley, Freelance Writer
(Writing and Editing industry)
January 2000 — Present (8 years 10 months)
~Books~
The Imagination’s Provocation: Volume I
Short Story Collection
2005
Souls Triumphant
Novel
2005
The Imagination’s Provocation: Volume II
Short Story Collection
2006
~Short Stories~
Regular short story writer for Bloomington News and Views (formerly known as 60+ News and Views for the Young at Heart)
Regularly publish the serialized Dr. Nekros: Occult Aficionado at Amazon Shorts
Previously regular short story writer for www.townandcitymag.com (Town and City Magazine website)
Previously regular short story writer for www.bloomingtonnormal.com
~Non-fiction Articles~
“‘Bringing You Home’ with Heartland Home Medical Supply”
Healthy Cells of Bloomington
June 2007
“Volunteer at Marc Center and Help Promote Abilities, One Life At a Time”
60 Plus News and Views
October 2007
“Advanced MRI: ‘Bringing the Best to Bloomington-Normal’”
Healthy Cells of Bloomington
March 2008 -
Literature and Composition Teacher
Gaston County East Gaston High School
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)
July 2000 — July 2002 (2 years 1 month)
*Taught Sophomore English, Sophomore English Honors, and Freshmen English
*Coached Cross Country in the fall of 2000 and 2001
*Coached Track in the Spring of 2001 -
Substitute Teacher
West Central Illinois Schools
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
January 2000 — June 2000 (6 months)
*Positions required high amount of flexibility and adaptability.
*Quickly became familiar with new classroom environments and lessons.
*Facilitated student enthusiasm while maintaining student discipline
Scott Foley’s Education
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Illinois State University
English, English, Secondary English Education, Speech, 1995 — 1999
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