Shelley (Wells) Howard
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Dedicated Educator and Art Therapist in Training, with extensive experience partnering with clients and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs with art therapy clients as they engage in creative healing techniques.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Educator
Parent Educator: Franklin Christian Academy
Kingston Springs, Tennessee
05.2008 - 08.2022
- Implemented a structured daily schedule to promote creativity and time management skills.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Encouraged and facilitated creativeness and artistic expression across all subjects and disciplines.
Art Therapist Intern/Practicum Student
Nashville Children's Alliance
Nashville , TN
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Conducted assessments of client's mental health status through interviews and review of medical records.
- Assisted in creating an individualized plan of care based on each client's needs in both art and play therapy sessions.
- Curated and organized an on-site therapy room with donated materials and office supplies for a patient-friendly environment for children.
- Compiled a collection of therapeutic stories and resources used for healing of traumatic memories and abuse interventions.
Art Therapy Intern
Baptist Hospital East
Louisville , KY
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Helped clients set short-term goals to support overall therapeutic objectives.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings through creative activities such as drawing, painting, sculpting.
- Coordinated with other professionals to discuss treatment plans and develop interventions for clients.
- Conducted individual art therapy consultations for both pediatric care and stoke recovery patients in the hospital setting.
Hospital Art Therapy Intern
Our Lady of Peace Hospital
Louisville , KY
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Collaborated with other staff members on developing new programs within the agency related to art therapy.
- Developed educational materials related to art therapy practices and techniques.
- Attended professional conferences related to recent developments in the field of art therapy.
- Worked with psychiatric team to provide art therapy care for inpatient pediatric patients and adult rehabilitation in the hospital environment.
Education
Master of Education - Counseling Personnel Services/Expressive Therapy
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Med Major Art History Minor
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY05-2003
High School Diploma -
Johnson Central High School
Paintsville05-1999
Skills
- Empathetic caregiver
- Creativity mentor
- Advocate of child wellbeing
- Proponent of healthy child development
- Art as Healing Model
- Diligent in all aspects of providing professional support as an art teacher developing therapist
Timeline
Homeschool Educator
Parent Educator: Franklin Christian Academy
05.2008 - 08.2022
Art Therapist Intern/Practicum Student
Nashville Children's Alliance
08.2007 - 05.2008
Art Therapy Intern
Baptist Hospital East
08.2007 - 05.2008
Hospital Art Therapy Intern
Our Lady of Peace Hospital
08.2006 - 05.2007
Master of Education - Counseling Personnel Services/Expressive Therapy
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Med Major Art History Minor
Georgetown College
High School Diploma -
Johnson Central High School