I run an art therapy group focused on providing a safe place for self-expression as well as increasing coping skills, independence, self efficacy and personal wellbeing. I select and adapt art activities to the individual physical and mental abilities of each group member.

Cumulative GPA of 3.9 for all coursework.Sucessfully completed community service internship, art therapy practicum, and Master of Arts Qualifying Examination.

As a United Stand counseling intern in the Catholic school system, I conducted individual and group counseling sessions with children ages 4 to 14 using art therapy, Adlerian and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. my main tasks were;-Assessing client needs and strengths-Formulating goals and developing treatment plans based on client information - Maintaining client files and documenting progress through notes- Completing monthly paperwork in a timely manner-Teaching an art-focused after school group of twelve 4th and 5th grade student with a co-leader.-Evaluating client progress and summarizing results in writing.

I worked at Second Sense for six months as a part of my Community Service Practicum for Adler School for Professional Psychology. My main tasks were; -Editing Second Sense website content using Dreamweaver-Writing program descriptions, press releases and staff bios-Taking, editing, and posting photos to Flickr and Facebook-Researching more effective ways to use social media sites

Assisted Professor with maintaining filing systems and completing attendance documentation Utilized Microsoft Excel to organize and record grade tracking systems Graded term papers according to assigned parameters and maintained an objective approach at all times Proctored exams and organized marking system to ensure grades were prepared for term completionCommunicated with students to answer inquiries and assist with concerns

Planned and organized daily activities and ensured supplies were prepared according to scheduled events Demonstrated and led a variety of craft activities appropriate to age groupsAssisted counselors with group activities and participated in events with the children