Coordinate care between clients and families to provide therapeutic resources; Implement creative interventions and art therapy legacy work; and complete thorough reports for clients.

Instructed therapeutic art group for folks with varying degrees of dementia;Fostered an open environment to explore and communicate; andEncouraged participation from all members

Lead in person wet in wet watercolor painting group for residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia at Skyline First Hill residential facility; Implemented Art therapy with varying degrees of memory loss

Held a caseload of clients with varying degrees of Dementia (Mild Cognitive Impairment, Lewy Body Dementia, Early Onset Alzheimer’s and Aphasia);Facilitated therapeutic sessions with individuals implementing art, psycho education, movement, and somatic practices; andCompleted master’s project examining the lived experiences of Independent Living clients at Horizon House through Art Therapy

Led online Zoom art classes for older folks with dementia; andReported class experience and photos of participants art work with program manager

Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum for 14 two-year olds;Served as the diversity liaison, facilitated meetings promoting inclusion in the workplace; andLed conferences with families to strategize on individual goals to tailor learning to the individual needs of the child.

Assisted in the development of weekly individual lesson plans for all children and performed observations and portfolio compilation;Taught kids basic American Sign Language; utilized skills during Circle Time; andUsed the Bright Horizons Prime Times principals to interact with children ages 4 weeks to 14 months

Engaged children from 3 months through 6 years old in Montessori activities; Prepared and engaged children in art projects;Provided direction for Volunteers and Substitute Teacher; andSupervised and monitored children during outdoor activities, including daily walks

Supervised and monitored learning activities for childrenFacilitated structured circle time and lead art activities for 2-4 year oldsPlanned weekly lesson plans for Toddler aged childrenEncouraged and involved parents in fieldtrips and classroom activities

Lead classroom instruction in English to English Language Learners; Introduced immigrant and refugee populations to local social service providers; Collaborated with team members to educate children and families in culturally competent ways about dental services, and other wraparound services as necessary; andEvaluated children on developmental milestones and developed progress reports.