Art Therapy Experience:

8/2014 – 5/2015                                                                                                     

Schaumburg, IL

        Friendship Village, Art Therapy Intern

• Developed an art therapy program by collaborating with clinical team to identify individuals to benefit from Art Therapy services.

• Engaged clients in person-centered approaches to Art Therapy in both group and individual sessions.

• Engaged clients from healthcare, memory-care, assisted and independent living within the community of Friendship Village.

• Organized community participation in art making projects for SAIC’s annual Art of Connection show as well as the first Art of Friendship Village exhibition.

 

1/2014 – 8/2014                                                                   
Northfield, IL            

        Safe Haven Therapeutic Day School, Art Therapy Intern             

• Engaged students exhibiting behavioral and internalizing disorders in art therapy, in both group and individual sessions.

• Led relaxation groups for students to introduce them to meditation and visualization techniques to be used instead of/ in addition to art therapy practices.

• Participated in staff and clinical meeting weekly.

• Displayed artwork on site to encourage community and connectedness.

 

 

 

 

Work History:

 

7/2011 – 10/2011                                                   

Tucson, AZ    

        Americorps & Iskashitaa Refugee Network, 

        Micro Enterprise Program Assistant

• Taught participants quality control of handmade clothing and crafts for sale to the greater Tucson population.

• Involved participants and volunteers in monthly events and redistribution of donated/ harvested goods.

• Engaged participants in activities that foster community awareness, build a connection with clients, and encourage participants to share their story with the greater Tucson population.

• Volunteered after this contract ended with the sewing and crafts classes, harvesting projects and community events such as: Tucson Meet Yourself, the annual Arizona Refugee Resettlement Conference and Tucson Pima Arts Council Open Studio Tour.

 

7/2010 – 8/2013                               

Tucson, AZ

        Tucson Parks and Recreation, Dance & Art Instructor

• Taught youth, ages 2 to 9, in beginning and intermediate ballet, creative movement, jazz and modern dance.

• Utilized varying teaching techniques and completes choreography for recitals.

• Taught oil painting to adults, and pen & ink to children aged 8 to 12yrs.

 

7/2010 –5/2013                                                                                                 

Tucson, AZ

         KidzArt Tucson, Art Instructor

• Taught primary after school programs with kindergarten through second graders with KidzArt curriculum.

• Encouraged creativity and inspired discussion of artistic passions, as well as varied use of medium and technique.