Cecil Jones, Lmsw Email & Phone Number

• Develops and implements Family Programs serving the Harlem community
• Writes engaging and interactive lessons based on the museum's exhibits and permanent collection
• Serves as an ambassador to the museum at city fairs and events
• Fosters partnerships between the museum and other Harlem institutions

Greater New York City Area

• Plans and teaches art-making workshops in the museum and in schools
• Develops curriculum for in-school partnerships
• Leads interactive tours of current exhibitions

• Wrote curriculum and taught all K-5 art classes each week
• Built student skills in drawing, painting, origami, textile art, printmaking, photography, mask and puppet making
• Championed DEIB work and cultivated a studio where all people are safe and seen

Greater New York City Area

• Volunteered at weekly young adult meetings where we promote critical thinking about current events
• Lead lessons on art and activism, art therapy, and strengths based leadership
• Offered career advice and emotional support to youth ages five to eighteen
• Sang with the Change Choir at weekly rallies and events

Greater New York City Area

• Sang Baritone and Tenor in three New York City groups
• Joined a director and team in singing at concerts, award ceremonies, and televised events

Greater New York City Area

• Provides counseling to high school students in need of academic and emotional support
• Collaborates with students, social workers, teachers, and parents in planning best interventions
• Uses strengths-based techniques and positive reinforcement to promote ideal behavior

Columbia Secondary School

• Plans and teaches courses in Guitar, Knitting, Improv Acting, Drawing, Comic Book Making, Painting, Digital Photography, and Collage Art
• Offers quality individual mentoring to children during projects to foster creativity and self-esteem
• Teams up with other staff members and Activity Specialists to design quality programming

YM & YWHA Of Washington Heights And Inwood

• Develops and leads creative lessons for pre-school students
• In art class, designs lessons that foster social, artistic, and intellectual growth while connecting to art history
• In music class, plays guitar and ukulele and teaches fun songs that encourage movement, social skills, and self-expression

Greater New York City Area

• Volunteered with a team of Art Therapists working with children in schools
• Aided children in identifying their strengths and expressing them in self portraits
• Mentored child participants and encouraged their interests in art

Greater New York City Area

• Met with young adults doing service in New York City schools for counseling
• Tailored coping mechanisms and stress relief techniques to clients’ needs
• Collaborated with colleagues to create a new support group for City Year Corps Members

Greater New York City Area

• Led a team of college students in preparing educational activities for preschool students
• Supervised students and team members during activities
• Facilitated communication between parents and Jumpstart staff about students’ progress, strengths, and behavior

Greater New York City Area

• Provided individual and group crisis counseling to children ages 6-12 in an elementary school
• Utilized art projects in counseling sessions to express emotions and process clients’ traumatic experiences
• Worked collaterally with teachers, families, and school administrators to provide support to children and families

Pullman, Washington

• Directed beginning French lessons for university students
• Graded homework and exams and organized data using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Provided help and encouragement in class and during office hours

Basse-Normandie, France

• Improved students’ pronunciation through one-on-one listening and repetition
• Created activities to enhance school performance
• Reviewed homework with students and helped make necessary corrections

Basse-Normandie, France

• Prepared and taught lessons in English and American culture
• Taught songs, games, and skits in English to reinforce language acquisition skills
• Graded tests and reviewed homework to monitor students’ progress

Walla Walla, Washington

• Built leadership and problem solving skills with children
• Organized cultural activities and directed discussions on bullying
• Accompanied songs with guitar during music time and performances

Bachelor'S Degree, Studio Art

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Mentor Program, Story time Project, Young Democrats, Theatre, Chorus, French Club, Alumni Relations, guitar and.

Studio Art

Specialized in figure drawing and sculpture while studying abroad in this Paris art studio