Hanna Yoo
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Compassionate 2nd year student art therapist selecting culturally appropriate and relevant artistic mediums to create and implement treatment strategies consistent with client's needs. Supportive, determined, and passionate facilitator familiar with various therapeutical approaches, communication strategies, and treatment planning. Committed to practicing cultural humility and multicultural sensitivity to encourage learning and participation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Therapy Intern
Alexandria City High School
10.2023 - Current
- Conduct individual sessions and group sessions (i.e. in-school suspension) with adolescents with various emotional and/or behavioral disorders and trauma
- Utilized assessment tools such as Strength Based Assessment and art therapy assessments to track changes in behavior over time.
- Guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from, and cope with, cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments through drawing, painting, and other artistic processes.
- Cater to client's needs using various theoretical approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic theory, humanistic approaches (i.e. person-centered and positive psychology).
- Gained knowledge in utilizing therapeutic interventions such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and creative visualizations.
- Create and implement individualized treatment plans for clients to help meet goals, improve mood, and maintain functioning
- Educated families about the benefits of art therapy and how it can be used as an alternative form of treatment for mental illness or trauma-related disorders.
- Engage in weekly clinical supervision with attendance specialists/social workers.
Private Tutor
Self-Employed
05.2017 - 08.2023
- Traveled to students' homes, libraries or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.
- Mentored elementary school students K-6 by providing guidance on composition, technique, subject matter and style selection.
- Facilitated individualized instruction to help students develop their creative and problem-solving abilities in a variety of mediums.
- Prompted student motivation and participation through positive reinforcement and continuous recognition.
- Researched new curriculum ideas to keep classes engaging and relevant.
- Encouraged students to develop personal styles and use art as a form of self-expression, self-exploration, and healing.
- Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions to showcase student work for school and community.
Art Teacher
Art Ko.
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Created a safe learning environment for students to explore their creativity and express themselves through visual arts.
- Encouraged students to use Art as Therapy for self-expression, self-discovery, problem-solving, and growth various art mediums.
- Implemented hands-on art activities to encourage active participation, involvement, and teamwork.
- Adapted lesson plans and activities to accommodate individual student needs (i.e. children on the spectrum, children with ADHD, children with behavioral problems)
- Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions to showcase student work for school and community.
Volunteer
Welfare Center For The Visually Disabled
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Observed rules and safety regulations of organization while carrying out assigned tasks.
- Demonstrated interpersonal abilities by working collaboratively with other volunteers on various projects.
- Provided direct assistance to individuals (children) in need, offering companionship and physical/emotional support.
- Organized and led recreational art activities for children, utilizing Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC) through expressive interaction with art mediums.
- Created monthly schedules, lesson plans, and weekly report to optimize children's behavior and cognitive/emotional development.
Education
Master of Science - Art Therapy
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design (Illustration)
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY10.2015
Skills
- Artistic Techniques
- Flexibility
- Adaptive Communication
- Treatment Plan Development
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self-reflection
- Continuing education
Accomplishments
- Curated children art exhibition "Live in Color" at Gallery Marron (2023)
- Part of group exhibition "Inspired" at 57th Gallery (2022,2023)
- Part of student exhibition at Society of Illustrators (2015)
Timeline
Art Therapy Intern
Alexandria City High School
10.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Welfare Center For The Visually Disabled
04.2019 - 01.2020
Art Teacher
Art Ko.
05.2018 - 07.2021
Private Tutor
Self-Employed
05.2017 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Art Therapy
George Washington University, The
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Design (Illustration)
Pratt Institute
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