Nicole Levine
Wantagh,NY
Summary
Adept at planning and delivering art therapy to help patients improve their physical, cognitive and emotional skills and strengths. Strong recordkeeper with good understanding of progress monitoring requirements and exceptional skills in facilitating group interactions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Therapist
Melissa Sornik Private Practice
Sea Cliff, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained thorough and confidential records of therapeutic sessions and observations.
- Designed art therapy sessions and programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
- Held individual art therapy sessions to assist patients with managing symptoms and redirecting urges.
- Provided diverse menu of open play and targeted strategies to deliver effective therapy.
Therapeutic Recreation Aide, Affinity Assistant
living Rehabilitation Center
11.2021 - Current
- Run night and afternoon art or activity groups with residents
- Write annual and quarterly notes on resident’s engagement with Recreation activities
- Meet with individual residents for 1:1 art therapy sessions to assist with their treatment plans.
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
- Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
- Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
Recreation Therapist
United Cerebral Palsy Of Suffolk County
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Plan therapeutic and recreation activities aligned with the abilities, interests and therapy objectives of moderate to profoundly intellectually disabled individuals
- Conferred with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs that are modified for the individual
- Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and patients to assess capabilities, needs and interests
- Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
- Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
Freelance archival picture framer
Joshua Ruff, Long Island Museum of American Art
01.2013 - Current
- Communicate with curator of archival mounting and framing art pieces chosen for exhibit
- Cut multi-opening mats, mount photographs, labels and help with installation process.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Creative Specialist
Arts and Crafts
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Facilitated arts and crafts activities with preschool children
- Assisted and guided children in creating art projects
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Art Therapy Intern
Stony Brook University Pediatric Unit
11.2020 - 01.2021
- On treatment plans to conduct individual Art therapy session at bedside
- Use a variety of non-toxic art materials to engage children as they are hospitalized for their medical needs.
- Designed lesson plans for children with special learning needs.
- Talked with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge progress and reflect upon reactions to artistic process.
- Designed art therapy sessions and programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
Art Therapist Intern
Deer Park Community Center
, NY
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Assist Art therapist with daily afterschool activities with students with minor to moderate behavioral Diagnosis.
- Assist therapist with centers night classes such as pottery, mosaics and book related classes with typical functioning students.
- Experience the family systems dynamic and typical children to teenager population.
- Assessed needs of each student and developed art therapy interventions to meet needs.
- Created art therapy gallery to promote increased self-esteem and accomplishment.
- Managed inventory of new art supplies.
Education
CPR training UCP - undefined
2022
M.A - Creative Art Therapy Counseling
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
2021
Exhibits - undefined
Catch art show Hofstra
University
2020
Narcan Certification - undefined
2019
Catch - undefined
art show Hofstra
University
2019
HIPPA Certification - undefined
2018
Pathogens Certification - undefined
2018
VISUAL AIDS Postcards - undefined
2017
undefined
Gallery Suffolk Community College
2015
Master of Fine Arts - Studio Art
Stony Brook University
2013
MFA - undefined
Stony Brook
University
2013
Victims
Alloway Gallery, Stony Brook
University
2012
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Art History
Hunter College
2009
Timeline
Art Therapist
Melissa Sornik Private Practice
04.2023 - Current
Recreation Therapist
United Cerebral Palsy Of Suffolk County
01.2022 - 05.2022
Therapeutic Recreation Aide, Affinity Assistant
living Rehabilitation Center
11.2021 - Current
Creative Specialist
Arts and Crafts
03.2021 - 06.2021
Art Therapy Intern
Stony Brook University Pediatric Unit
11.2020 - 01.2021
Art Therapist Intern
Deer Park Community Center
11.2018 - 05.2019
Freelance archival picture framer
Joshua Ruff, Long Island Museum of American Art
01.2013 - Current
CPR training UCP - undefined
M.A - Creative Art Therapy Counseling
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Exhibits - undefined
Catch art show Hofstra
University
Narcan Certification - undefined
Catch - undefined
art show Hofstra
University
HIPPA Certification - undefined
Pathogens Certification - undefined
VISUAL AIDS Postcards - undefined
undefined
Gallery Suffolk Community College
Master of Fine Arts - Studio Art
Stony Brook University
MFA - undefined
Stony Brook
University
Victims
Alloway Gallery, Stony Brook
University
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Art History
Hunter College
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