Annie Pardoe
New York,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic creative arts therapist eager to help clients thrive through counseling, coaching, and experiential interventions. Experience in case management and crisis intervention, and training in individual and group therapy with all ages. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the therapeutic field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Counselor
Service Program For Older People
New York, NY
12.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive case management services, individual counseling, and crisis intervention to caseload of 17 adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
- Facilitate daily psychotherapy and skills groups on topics including anxiety, communication skills, mindfulness, and organization.
- Develop and implement creative arts therapy and skills group curriculum.
- Collaborate closely with psychiatrist and other counselors to create treatment plans and devise person-centered therapeutic programs.
- Increased attendance and program effectiveness by tracking client participation in services and devising programming to best meet individual needs.
Drama Therapist
Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Drama Therapist
Far Rockaway, NY
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Planned and facilitated daily drama therapy groups for adults with disabilities and serious persistent mental illness in long-term care facility
- Counseled up to 40 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.
- Collaborated with care teams to plan patient treatment.
- Assisted in planning and execution of resident special events.
Drama Therapist Intern
Counseling In Schools
New York, NY
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Led drama therapy groups for developmentally diverse middle school population with focus on self-expression and conflict resolution.
- Carried caseload of 10 individual counseling and drama therapy clients and provided case management.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians through in person family sessions and phone updates.
- Co-facilitated professional development workshops for school faculty and staff
- Consulted with school staff on student goals, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
Lead Intern
NYU Parkinson's Theatre Project
New York, NY
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Led weekly group with up to twelve participants with Parkinson's Disease, focusing on body and emotional awareness and improved quality of life.
- Led staff meetings; collaborated with therapists on staff to develop treatment plan.
- Supervised junior interns, encouraging collaboration and increased confidence in their abilities.
- Presented on program structure and efficacy at New York University’s Theatre and Health Forum and 2019 North American Drama Therapy Association Annual Conference.
Theatre Artist
NYU Theatre And Health Lab
New York, NY
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Co-wrote and performed in original therapeutic theatre production.
- Conducted reflection sessions with audience with focus on emotional development.
- Managed production’s run at North American Drama Therapy Association’s 2019 Conference.
Senior Game Master
59:59 Room Escape
New York, NY
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Guided up to 20 groups each day through interactive puzzle-based room escape games.
- Supervised and trained new employees.
- Increased customer satisfaction by quickly and effectively resolving in-game issues.
Teaching Artist
Trusty Sidekick Theater Company
New York, NY
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Created and performed in theater productions for young audiences aged seven through fourteen.
- Facilitated post-show discussions and theatrical activities with groups of elementary and middle grade students.
Development Intern
Clark Art Institute
Williamstown, MA
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Researched potential fundraising initiatives for prominent New England art museum, organized and presented findings to directors of Development.
- Planned and ran special events for museum supporters.
Education
Master of Arts - Drama Therapy
New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture
New York, NY05.2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama
New York University, Tisch School of The Arts
New York, NY05.2015
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Experiential Therapies
- Documentation Requirements
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Family Therapy
- Presentations
- Professional Development
- Biopsychosocial assessments
Timeline
Recovery Counselor
Service Program For Older People
12.2020 - Current
Drama Therapist
Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Drama Therapist
11.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Intern
NYU Parkinson's Theatre Project
02.2019 - 05.2019
Theatre Artist
NYU Theatre And Health Lab
10.2018 - 02.2019
Drama Therapist Intern
Counseling In Schools
09.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Game Master
59:59 Room Escape
07.2015 - 03.2017
Teaching Artist
Trusty Sidekick Theater Company
09.2012 - 09.2016
Development Intern
Clark Art Institute
06.2011 - 08.2011
Master of Arts - Drama Therapy
New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama
New York University, Tisch School of The Arts
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