Ruby Aleatha Thrush
Summary
Professional mental health practitioner/intern with experience in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing client needs. Known for empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Experienced with therapeutic art techniques, creating supportive environment for client expression. Utilizes creative approaches to address emotional and psychological needs effectively. Knowledge of art therapy principles and practices to foster healing and personal growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Muscogee County School District
08.2008 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students
Center Director
Girls Inc.
01.2002 - 08.2005
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles to boost program success
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff
- Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving problems
Education
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA08.2024
Master of Arts - Art Education
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12.2007
Skills
- Group and Individualized Learning Support
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Multicultural competence
- CBT techniques
- Family therapy
- Documentation requirements
- Progress assessments
- Psychoeducation
- Therapeutic plans
Accomplishments
- Named Top Ten Teachers of the Year for Muscogee County School District, 2014
- Using art as a mentorship program focusing on women's issues
- Ministry Leader for Celebrate Recovery at North Highland Church, Member of the teaching team for Celebrate Recovery, Public Speaking in Celebrate Recovery
- Honored with a Harvard University fellowship, 2015
- Presented at the Georgia Art Education Association conference on numerous occasions
- Art Exhibits displayed in Savannah GA, Columbus GA Igles Gallery, and the Columbus Museum
Timeline
Teacher
Muscogee County School District
08.2008 - Current
Center Director
Girls Inc.
01.2002 - 08.2005
Master of Arts - Art Education
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Columbus State University
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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