A passionate working artist with a background in behavioral health and teaching visual arts techniques and theory to children and adolescents. A responsible, self-driven team player who is dedicated to promoting a positive, enthusiastic learning environment to facilitate student interest while executing paperwork and other duties in an organized and timely manner.
Highlights
Excellent organizational skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Creative with artistic skill in various media- painting, drawing, jewelry making, printmaking, sculpture
Flexible, patient, and able to quickly adapt to a variety of situations
Experienced in working with children with behavioral and emotional difficulties
Art published and shown in exhibits, galleries and markets
Knowledge of Apple operating systems, Word, Powerpoint and Adobe
Education
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PAExpected in 2012 ā āMaster of Arts:Art Therapy - GPA:GPA: 3.9
GPA: 3.9
University of PittsburghPhiladelphia, PAExpected in 2010 ā āBachelor of Science:Psychology, Art, Sociology - GPA:Phi Eta Sigma Honor's Society; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Dean's List
Phi Eta Sigma Honor's Society; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Dean's List
Accomplishments
Masters thesis: The Use of Art Therapy as a Mode of Treatment for Children of Incarcerated Parents: A Literature Review to Inform Development of Art Therapy Services, published December 2012
Award: Leadership Award in Service, Northern Children's Services, June 2014, for providing excellent services to clients and families
Experience
Universal Health Services - Art Therapist Laurel, MD, 06/2013 - Current
Implement strengths-based art therapy to children ages 8-13 in an after-school program
Conduct individual, group and family therapy sessions as well as tutoring in the home, school and office settings and complete all corresponding clinical documentation within deadline
Supervised 3 graduate level interns and assisted in their experiential learning
Northern Children's Services - Lead Mental Health Worker City, STATE, 06/2012 - 06/2013
Prepared after-school curriculum and provided art education and therapy, social skills training, and academic tutoring to children
Created and implemented treatment plans to build motivation and help clients achieve their goals
Maintained communication and coordinated treatment with families and treatment team
Submitted all corresponding clinical documentation within deadline
Parkway West High School - Art Therapy Intern City, STATE, 08/2011 - 05/2012
Created and implemented an art therapy program in an autism support classroom in a high school setting
Coordinated with teachers to formulate treatment plans and utilized appropriate art interventions to help students achieve their goals
Set foundation for program to continue after internship ended
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