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.
- 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
GPA: 3.9
Phi Eta Sigma Honor's Society; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Dean's List
- 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
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
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
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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School Attended
- Drexel University
- University of Pittsburgh
Job Titles Held:
- Art Therapist
- Lead Mental Health Worker
- Art Therapy Intern
Degrees
- Master of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
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