1. Liam Briick
1712 Taylor St. Joliet, IL, 60435
liam.briick@gmail.com
815-207-0130
EDUCATION
St. Xavier University, Chicago, Il, 2014-Present
• Master: Special Education
• Expected Graduation Date: Fall 2016
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 2010-2014
• Degree: B.S. in Speech Pathology & Audiology
• Minors: Family Studies; Psychology
Relevant Coursework:
Speech Anatomy Developmental Psychology
Speech & Sound Disorders Child Language Disorders
Speech Science Child Language Development
Phonology Introduction to Audiology
Stuttering/Fluency Disorders Intervention Methods
Hearing Disorders Multicultural Issues in Sp/Lang Pathologists
Intro to Neurological Disorders Characteristics of Students with Disabilities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Joliet West High School August 2016-December 2016
• Planned lessons with co-teacher in the subject area of Biology
• Instructed high school students with disabilities in Biology
Substitute Teacher, Joliet West High School November 2016-Present
CAEP Presentation, Saint Xavier University, July 11, 2016
• Presentation of the “Accreditation for Schools of Education: Pros and Cons” to the Dean
and Directors of the School of Education
• Researched various articles to present on if it was worth it for the School of Education to
continue their accreditation process
Professional Development Seminar, Saint Xavier University, June, 2016
• Instructed a group of teachers on how to use S.T.E.M.ideas in the classroom
• Assisted in development and implementation of the 4 part S.T.E.M. workshop series, June
27-29, 2016
Practicum, Marquette University Speech & Hearing Clinic, September 2013-December 2013
• Provided assistance in Articulation with a 4 year old boy with mild Aphasia twice a week for
13 weeks
Clinician Assistant, Marquette University Speech & Hearing Clinic,
• Marquette University Social Communication and Language Skills (MUSCLS) Program
which involved working with 5 boys with Autism in a peer group setting, June-August, 2012
• Recorded data and assisted with a nine year old girl with Down Syndrome, July-August
2012
• Aided and took data for a four year old boy with Autism, January- April 2012
• Wrote down data for a ten year old by who was developmentally delayed because of
Hydrocephalus, September-December 2012
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant, Saint Xavier University, December 2014-August 2016
• Assist professors in their research and class projects
• Provide assistance with event planning
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks
2. Special Recreation of Joliet and Channahon Staff, Joliet Park District, August 2014-
December 2016
• Teach children with special needs swimming skills
• Promote inclusion of all persons in everyday events
• Help develop independent and motor skills to participants with disabilities
• Head swim team coach for Special Olympics
Private Adaptive Swim Lesson Instructor, Joliet YMCA, August 2014-March 2015
• Teach children with special needs swimming skills
Aquatic Supervisor, Marquette University Recreational Sports, August 2011- May 2014
• Lead all staff meetings for Marquette Recreational Sports
• Taught staff lifeguard skills and proper rescues
• Created a welcoming environment for patrons
• Assisted in organizing, communicating, promoting, administering, and supervising the
swim program.
Lifeguard, Marquette University Recreational Sports, August 2011-May 2014
Swim Lesson Instructor, Marquette University Recreational Sports, August 2011-May 2014
• Taught children and adults how to swim in both public and private lessons
Lifeguard, Joliet Park District, May 2008-August 2011
Swim Lesson Instructor, Joliet Park District, May 2008-August 2011
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Student Leadership Award
• Outstanding Contributions to Recreation, Health, and Wellness, April 2014
Lifeguard Instructor Trained, April 2013
• Completed training to certify others in First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding.
Employee of the Month at Marquette Recreational Sports
• January 2012
• October 2012
Eagle Scout Award, 2009
ACTIVITIES
Assistant Wrestling Coach
• Joliet West High School November 2016-Present
Boy Scouts of America
• Assistant Scoutmaster August 2014-Present
Curling Club
• Member August 2013-May 2014
Physics Club
• Member January 2013-May 2014
Women in Physics Club
• Member January 2013-May 2014
3. Autism Speaks
• Founding Member August 2012-May 2014
Midnight Run
• Volunteered at Repairs of the Breach August 2010-May 2011
Campus Ministry
• Eucharistic Minister and Hospitality Minister August 2010-May 2014