Paloma Collins

Teaches daily after-school classes with classes ranging from 10-17 students, ages 2-13. Teaches from a developmentally aware approach, focusing on fine motor skills and sensory exploration. Responsible for school pickups; safely transporting kids on foot through the Philadelphia area.

Children's Art Teacher - Philly Art Center - 514 Bainbridge St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

(2025-04)

• Teaches daily after-school classes with classes ranging from 10-17 students, ages 2-13.
• Teaches from a developmentally aware approach, focusing on fine motor skills and sensory exploration.
• Responsible for school pickups; safely transporting kids on foot through the Philadelphia area.
• Utilizes classroom management to maintain an organized classroom and materials space.

Behavioral Health Worker - Children's Crisis Treatment Center - 425 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133

(2024-09 - 2025-04)

• Ran a therapeutic classroom, leading CBT/DBT informed groups throughout the day.
• Responsible for hourly, clinical documentation of children's response to therapeutic activities.
• Filed mandated reports and incident reports as needed.
• Became proficient in crisis de-escalation tactics and underwent a training program for safety holds.
• Introduced creative arts-based programming through therapeutic art and movement groups.

Activities Aide / Project Intern - Internship - Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley - 6300 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144

(2024-02 - 2024-06)

• Designed a large-scale sensory mural for Bridges, and conducted research about the effects of the project.
• Received the Faculty Award in Art Therapy from Tyler School of Art and Architecture for my research.
• Led sensory-based, therapeutic art sessions in the memory care unit, Bridges.
• Managed a budget and sourced materials for the installation.

After School Art Instructor - Village Arts / Kipp Philadelphia Public Schools - 2600 W. Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19132

(2023-03 - 2024-05)

• Created a comprehensive art curriculum for bi-weekly, after-school art lessons, ages 10-13.
• Designed an art curriculum informed by current and local philadelphia artists.
• Used art projects to introduce social emotional learning topics for middle school students.
• Was responsible for managing a monthly art supply budget, inventory and ordering.

Art Specialist - Caring People Alliance - 5843 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

(2023-06 - 2024-01)

• Designed curriculum for daily art classes ages 5-13.
• Worked with a supply budget and organized art supply inventory for the facility.
• Provided assistance for individuals with IEP's and supported kids with homework assistance/tutoring

Summer Camp Art Coordinator - Delaware Country Christian School - 905 S Waterloo Rd, Devon, PA 19333

(2021-06 - 2022-08)

• Created an 8-week curriculum that has been used in subsequent years.
• Led large-scale group projects and collaborative activities with groups of up to 60.
• Taught 4, 45 minute lessons a day to children ages 3 - 13.
• Recorded art materials inventory and purchased materials for the camp from a budget.

Interview Panelist - Tyler School of Art and Architecture

• Spoke to Tyler undergrad about my experience in art therapy and my current role as an arts educator.

The Body Positive Facilitator - Volunteer - Body Empowerment Project

• Visited lunchrooms across Philadelphia to promote The Body Positive curriculum.
• Led weekly discussion groups about body empowerment, utilizing games and visual exploration, to communicate SEL concepts to students.

Artist in Residence - Delaware Country Christian School

• Provided one-on-one instruction for high school students.
• Assisted in the curation and practical execution of two school wide art shows.
• Maintained an art practice on campus and presented my personal work through a lesson format.

B.A. - Art Therapy - Temple University, Tyler School of Art and Architecture