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Employment - Early Career 

Over 20-years of experience providing art therapy, counseling, leadership, and supervision, in public, private, and alternative school settings. 
                                                
Professional School Counselor  (2014-15SY)
Willmar School District, Willmar, MN                                                               
  • Provided direct care counseling services to students and their families
  • Provided oversight of student assessment testing
  • Provided art therapy to student considered at-risk
                                                
Professional Counselor/Art Therapist, Consultant (2013- 2014)
School Linked Program, Woodland Centers, Willmar, MN
  • Provided direct care counseling services to students and their families in rural areas.
  • Conducted diagnostic assessments.
  • Behavior Modification and PBIS/RTI consultation.
 
Consultant (2013-2014)
Abraxas Youth and Family Services, Woodridge, IL 
  • Review and evaluate programming for adaptation for at-risk students.
  • Enforce provisions of state education codes and rule for non-public school programs.
  • Advise school offices on implementation for state and federal regulations
  • Conduct research on areas related to non-public school programs.
 
Program Director (2007–2013)
Abraxas Education, Woodridge, IL
  • Direct responsibility for the operation of three school programs providing services to over 300 at-risk youth in in-patient substance abuse treatment.
  • Liaison with the IL State Board of Education and School Districts.
  • Management of 3-million-dollar budget, including bringing in new programs.
  • Development of academic curriculum and behavior modification programs for youth.
  • Provided direct counseling services (art therapy) to students. 
 
Program Supervisor (2004–2006)
A Friend of the Family, Wilmington, DE                                                                       
  • Responsible for operations of two school programs servicing over 100 at-risk students.
    • Cobblestone School (2004 - 2006)
    • Compass School, New Castle, DE (2002 - 2004)
  • Implemented PBIS for 2 school wide programs for at-risk youth
  • Held a caseload and provided art therapy services for students in need. 
 
Art Therapist (2000 - 2002)
Eisenhower Cooperative, Worth, IL 
  • Internship assignment that led to employment - Art Therapist for elementary through high school students.

Byrd School, Chicago, IL (Spring 2000)
  • Internship assignment - Conducting art therapy research with team of counselors under the supervision of Barbara Fish. 
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      • Dance / Music / Drama
      • Sensory Approaches
      • Play Therapy
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    • Philosophy Statements >
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      • Supervision Philosophy
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