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.
