Shelley Howard

GPA 4.25/4.00 Pertinent Coursework: Student-led Experiential and Presentations

PhD Candidate (Art Therapy Department) - Adler University - Chicago, IL

• GPA 4.25/4.00
• Pertinent Coursework: Student-led Experiential and Presentations

Educator/Independent Student Counselor/Advisor - Independent - Johnson City, TN

• Implemented a structured daily schedule to promote creativity and time management skills.
• Held informal conferences with other parents/independent educators to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
• Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage student during class.
• Encouraged and facilitated creativeness and artistic expression across all subjects and disciplines.
• Served as Harvard University Model United Nations (Boston) advisor, 2026.
• Volunteer experience with Bristol Ballet as a backstage supervisor, served as a judge in NSDA high-school-level forensic speech and debate, and guided undergraduate college applicant via both UCAS (United Kingdom college application portal) and the Common Application.
• Mentored and encouraged learning goals in academia and higher education endeavors.

Art Therapist Intern and Practicum Student - Nashville Children's Alliance - Nashville, TN

• Conducted assessments of client's mental health status through interviews and review of medical records.
• Assisted in creating an individualized plan of care based on each client's needs in both art and play therapy sessions.
• Curated and organized an on-site therapy room with donated materials and office supplies for a patient-friendly environment for children.
• Compiled a collection of therapeutic stories and resources used for healing of traumatic memories and abuse interventions.

Art Therapy Intern - Baptist Hospital East - Louisville, KY

• Helped clients set short-term goals to support overall therapeutic objectives.
• Encouraged clients to express feelings through creative activities such as drawing, painting, and sculpting.
• Coordinated with other professionals to discuss treatment plans and develop interventions for clients.
• Conducted individual art therapy consultations for both pediatric care and stroke recovery patients in the hospital setting.

Hospital Art Therapy Intern - Our Lady of Peace Hospital - Louisville, KY

• Collaborated with other staff members on developing new programs within the agency related to art therapy.
• Developed educational materials related to art therapy practices and techniques.
• Attended professional conferences related to recent developments in the field of art therapy.
• Worked with psychiatric team to provide art therapy care for inpatient pediatric patients and adult rehabilitation in the hospital environment.

PhD Candidate - Art Therapy - Adler University

Master of Education - Counseling Personnel Services/Expressive Therapy, Art Therapy/Expressive Therapies Program - University of Louisville

Bachelor of Science - Biology as Pre-Medical Major, Art History Minor - Georgetown College

High School Diploma - Johnson Central High School