Art Teacher

• Sep 2018 - Present

Art Teacher

• Sep 2018 - Present

Art Teacher

• Dec 2015 - Sep 2018

Developed and facilitated art curriculum, in accordance with the PA DOE and PA State Visual Arts Standards, for students grades 9-12 in an urban community. Developed and facilitated art curriculum, in accordance with the PA DOE and PA State Visual Arts Standards, for students grades 9-12 in an urban community.

Child Life Intern

• Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

• Supported pediatric patients during medical procedures by providing developmentally appropriate distraction and relaxation techniques • Prepared and implemented daily age-appropriate activities in playroom and at bedside to provide normalization and encourage creative expression • Facilitated medical play to educate patients and prepare them for upcoming medical procedures • Assisted in patients development of Non-pharmacological and Psychological Pain Management skills • Advocated for families and their needs by acting as a liaison between them and the treatment team Show less

Art Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

• Developed and facilitated art curriculum, in accordance with the NYC DOE and NYS Visual Arts Standards, for children ages 5-11 with special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Multiple Disabilities and Other Health Impairments • Developed and facilitated art curriculum, in accordance with the NYC DOE and NYS Visual Arts Standards, for children ages 5-11 with special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Multiple Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Museum Educator

• May 2011 - Aug 2014

• Developed and facilitated workshops for a wide range of age groups and abilities in various community settings • Led arts and crafts projects for children at Nassau County Department of Social Services • Conducted workshops for school-aged children from United Way summer camp in high needs school districts • Instructed “Diggin de Kooning” outdoor painting workshops • Organized community outreach group nights ie: Autism Society of America Nassau/Suffolk County Chapter Fun Night and Nassau County Family Court and Foster Care Family Night Show less

Graduate Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Admissions

• May 2012 - May 2014

Graduate Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Admissions/ Graduate Studies Recruiter • Represented Hofstra at graduate fairs across the tri state area • Conducted tours for prospective graduate students • Participated in open house events Graduate Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Admissions/ Graduate Studies Recruiter • Represented Hofstra at graduate fairs across the tri state area • Conducted tours for prospective graduate students • Participated in open house events

Art Therapy Intern

• May 2013 - Sep 2013

• Created art directives that encouraged relaxation, normalization and play for medically ill children ages 2-21 • Assisted patients in their understanding of their admission and treatment plans through the creative process • Encouraged self-awareness of pain and feelings through body drawings, feeling swatches, etc. • Provided bedside art activities to medically ill children on contact • Created art directives that encouraged relaxation, normalization and play for medically ill children ages 2-21 • Assisted patients in their understanding of their admission and treatment plans through the creative process • Encouraged self-awareness of pain and feelings through body drawings, feeling swatches, etc. • Provided bedside art activities to medically ill children on contact

Art Therapy Intern

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

• Supported pshyciatric patients through the creative process in group art therapy sessions • Encouraged patient socialization through group activities and unit socials • Facilitated several therapeutic recreational activities such as drum circles, table games, and exercise groups • Supported pshyciatric patients through the creative process in group art therapy sessions • Encouraged patient socialization through group activities and unit socials • Facilitated several therapeutic recreational activities such as drum circles, table games, and exercise groups

Art Therapy Intern

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

• Assisted children with Cerebral Palsy and other various physical challenges through sensory motivated artmaking • Created art directives to encourage the acquisition of language skills for English Language Learners and students with language delays • Developed directives to encourage recognition and processing skills in students with intellectual disabilities • Assisted children with Cerebral Palsy and other various physical challenges through sensory motivated artmaking • Created art directives to encourage the acquisition of language skills for English Language Learners and students with language delays • Developed directives to encourage recognition and processing skills in students with intellectual disabilities

After School Art Instructor

• Jan 2010 - Dec 2010