Experience Summary
• 10+ years of educational/therapeutic expertise with children and adults of diverse ages, socioeconomic backgrounds and disabilities.
• Develop strong rapport with children of various ages, by providing respect and consistency.
• Proficient in using art, music, and drama as expressive mediums.
• Over ten years experience developing relationships with children and adults, while dedicating myself towards meeting their individual needs.
• Participated in staff meetings addressing family relations, staff cooperation, and issues related to individual children/adults.
• Consulted with professionals in education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, theatre, and music to enhance the child’s
development and acquire support.
• Planned and conducted individual and group activities utilizing educational/developmental, creative and recreational approaches.
• Designed and implemented mentor training curriculum and youth leadership development program.
• Performed educational assessments, behavioral assessments and activity assessments, to assist in formulating individual educational plans, family
service plans, behavioral plans and therapeutic treatment plans.
• Employed visual aids and hand signs to overcome language barriers.
• Developed an innovative program using art and theatre to decrease number of teen pregnancies through state grant.
• Coordinated and oversaw scheduling and facilitation of classroom curriculums, educational workshops, therapeutic activities, program rehearsals
and performances.
• 12+ years of expertise in graphic design of various print marketing materials, outdoor signage, advertising and branding; including scanning,
color-correction and image manipulation.
• 3+ years of expertise in web/online design of websites, banner ads and e-blasts.
• Solid understanding of Mac and PC computer platforms, with extensive skills and knowledge in desktop publishing and graphics software, to
include Adobe Creative Suite (CS3 - CS5), Microsoft Office, Quark and some experience with html, css, php and javascript.
• Highly perceptive with the ability to pinpoint problems, provide creative solutions, and handle challenges.
My Hobbies
Drawing, Ceramics, Collage, Crafts, Jewelry (beading), Cooking, Reading, Exercise, Swimming, Music