Ryan Cress
Lakewood,OH
Summary
Driven Art Therapist and Special Education Assistant with a proven track record at Positive Education Program, adept in mental health awareness and individual counseling. Excelled in creating targeted interventions, enhancing social integration, and ensuring IEP compliance, significantly contributing to positive educational outcomes and student well-being. Supportive and motivational professional familiar with case management, service planning and curriculum development. Committed to providing trusting and open atmosphere to encourage learning and participation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Therapist
Positive Education Program
2023.10 - Current
- Assessed needs of each student and developed art therapy interventions to meet needs.
- Observed, monitored and documented client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Completed diagnostic assessments and collaborated with clients to create and implement treatment.
- Provided therapeutic environment that promotes calm minds and bodies in order to build trust in safety
- Provide art therapy at two different centers with clients ranging from 5-20 years old. 90 client caseload
Special Education Assistant
Positive Education Program
2014.02 - 2023.10
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Assisted in the delivery of personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Conducted individualized assessments to determine students' academic progress.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12.2023
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Individual Counseling
- Resource Utilization
- Continuing education
- Social development and integration
- Activity Planning
- Documentation
- IEP compliance
- Enrichment Activities
- Educational assistance
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year (2017)
Certification
Subsitute Teacher
Educational Aide
Timeline
Art Therapist
Positive Education Program
2023.10 - Current
Special Education Assistant
Positive Education Program
2014.02 - 2023.10
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Cleveland State University
Subsitute Teacher
Educational Aide
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