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Antonio Foli

Chicago,IL

Summary

Creative professional equipped with solid foundation in conceptualizing and implementing compelling visual and written content. Known for fostering strong teamwork to achieve project goals. Reliable and flexible, with focus on delivering results and adapting to changing project demands. Proficient in creative direction and client relationship management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Consultant

Freelancer
01.2022 - Current
  • Designed websites, book formats, and album covers for various artists throughout Chicagoland area.
  • Optimized user experience through the creation of intuitive interface designs for mobile applications and websites.
  • Increased overall project efficiency with thorough planning, research, and attention to detail in design execution.

Creative Nonfiction Teacher

Chicago High School for the Arts
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Designed and taught a creative writing curriculum for junior and senior high school students that covered critical thinking, production, and presentation skills.
  • Operated various afterschool programs for emerging artists including rapping, production, and spoken word poetry.
  • Utilized a multidisciplinary approach and collaborated with staff to operate a comprehensive program that served all students despite race, age and sexual orientation.
  • Elevated student performance by incorporating various teaching techniques tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Improved classroom management strategies, resulting in fewer disruptions and more focused learning sessions.

High School Equivalency Teacher

Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Taught Math and Language Arts classes for justice-involved youth (ages 13-24) towards High School Equivalency (HSE) or GED certification.
  • Designed a curriculum to foster critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and teamwork.
  • Collaborated with a team of teachers to create lessons plans in all subjects.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Teaching Artist

Alternatives Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2016

Teaching Artist

Poetry Center of Chicago
01.2016 - 01.2017

Communications Faculty

Trinity Christian College
01.2014

Education

Master of Arts - Communication Studies

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Collaborative learning

  • Design thinking

  • Visual storytelling

  • Print design

  • Photography

  • Script writing

  • Problem-solving

  • Attention to detail

  • Excellent communication

  • Creativity and innovation

  • Pedagogical skills

  • Strategic thinking

Accomplishments

  • Los Angeles Review Literary Award, Winner (selected by Douglas Manuel)
  • 30 Writers to Watch, Honoree (selected by Guild Literary Complex)
  • Press 53 Award for Poetry, Finalist (selected by Tom Lombardo)
  • Mikrokosmos Journal Poetry Contest, Finalist (selected by Ruth Ellen Kocher)
  • Kathryn A. Morton Prize in Poetry, Finalist (selected by Ocean Vuong)
  • Poetry Slam Inc., Grand Slam Champion, Chicago, IL


Timeline

Creative Consultant

Freelancer
01.2022 - Current

Creative Nonfiction Teacher

Chicago High School for the Arts
08.2019 - 06.2021

High School Equivalency Teacher

Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services
01.2019 - 08.2019

Teaching Artist

Poetry Center of Chicago
01.2016 - 01.2017

Teaching Artist

Alternatives Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2016

Communications Faculty

Trinity Christian College
01.2014

Master of Arts - Communication Studies

Southern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Southern Illinois University

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