Caitlin Prestage
Chicago,IL
Summary
Creative professional with background in educational environment, looking to transition into new field. Developed strong skills in project management and student engagement through diverse teaching methods. Seeking to apply these transferable skills in collaborative and innovative setting.
XOXO Experienced with creating dynamic and engaging art lessons that motivate students. Utilizes diverse art techniques to enhance student creativity and learning. Strong understanding of educational needs and developmental stages of students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Therapist
Humboldt Park Health
07.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented a culturally responsive creative arts program for behavioral health inpatients, fostering inclusivity and engagement across diverse age groups and abilities.
- Adapted artistic approaches to meet individual needs, creating a safe and collaborative environment that celebrated cultural diversity.
- Advocated for accessible arts-based programming by managing budgets and sourcing cost-effective supplies.
- Strengthened client resilience by incorporating mindfulness practices into individualized treatment plans.
- Increased emotional expression and self-awareness in patients through various artistic mediums, such as painting, drawing, and sculpture.
- Maintained detailed progress documentation and actively participated in weekly clinical team meetings to ensure coordinated and integrated care planning.
Expressive Therapist
Ascension Medical Group
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered personalized group and individual art, music, and drama interventions to support diverse clients across the lifespan in various healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design holistic, research-based treatment plans that aligned with organizational goals.
- Strengthened community engagement by creating newsletters that highlighted patient achievements and staff contributions to the expressive arts program.
- Educated families on the benefits of creative expression, fostering healthy coping strategies and enhancing emotional regulation and connection at home.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client sessions, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care.
Practicum Intern
Together Chicago - Chicago Public Schools
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with art educators and school counselors to design therapeutic, student-centered creative projects that supported emotional and academic growth.
- Delivered personalized creative coping strategies and crisis intervention support, fostering resilience and honoring individual student needs.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives and recreational activities to build positive relationships among students, teachers, and staff during post-pandemic transitions.
- Provided specialized support for students with IEPs, addressing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges through expressive and restorative practices.
Education
Master in Counseling And Art Therapy -
Adler University
Chicago, IL05-2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art - New Media Design
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN05-2022
Skills
- Skilled in traditional and contemporary art forms
- Inclusive program development
- Art-based healing for diverse groups
- Cultural awareness in education
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Inquiry-based learning through art
- Student-centered adaptability
- Inclusive classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Professional boundaries
- Self-reflection
Websites
Certification
- Provisional Art Therapist - Lisise no ()
- (FEMA) ICS-100 Training - Issued Mar 2024
- Psychological First Aid - National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- CITI Training - [CITI Program] - [Issued Jan 2024 · Expires Jan 2026] - [Credential ID 60560036]
Timeline
Art Therapist
Humboldt Park Health
07.2024 - Current
Expressive Therapist
Ascension Medical Group
07.2023 - 04.2024
Practicum Intern
Together Chicago - Chicago Public Schools
09.2022 - 05.2023
Master in Counseling And Art Therapy -
Adler University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art - New Media Design
Saint Mary's College
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