Celeste Malone

Experience

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  Champions Program at Sherman Elementary

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Site Assistant

  • Collaborated with Lead Teacher on daily planning and implementation of after-school program curriculum• Assisted in the writing of the Champions Newsletter• Aided kindergarten through 5th grade students in completion of assigned homework

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  Young Child Academy

  Sept 2008 - Aug 2010

  Preschool Teacher

  • Designed a weekly art and literature based curriculum, placing a strong emphasis on activities that aid in socio-emotional development• Implemented circle time, art, sensory, and movement activities• Communicated children’s progress to parents through conversation and daily written observation• Contributed articles to the Young Child Academy Newsletter• Led creation of toddlers’ “Art Gala” project at a local retirement community• Collaborated on creation of Community Outreach Project—inviting families to a Great American Dine Out fundraiser dinner• Other duties included: preparing meals, assisting with naps, diapering, potty training, light cleaning, and supervising the children on field trips Show less

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  College Nannies and Tutors

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2013

  Nanny

  • Provided attentive supervision to their three children• Created a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment through adherence to a consistent schedule• Created social stories and engaged children in role playing to improve emotional intelligence and social skills• Served as a role-model, modeling prosocial behaviors and non-violent communication• Implemented indoor and outdoor art, sensory, and movement activities designed to improve coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and self-control• Communicated children’s progress to guardians through conversation and daily written observation• Other duties included: preparing meals; diapering/potty training; assisting with naps and bedtime; light cleaning; driving children to and from school, occupational therapy, and other activities; administering medications; and assisting children with homework Show less

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  Private Home

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2014

  Nanny

  • Created a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment through adherence to a consistent schedule• Created social stories and engaged children in role playing to improve emotional intelligence and social skills• Served as a role-model, modeling prosocial behaviors and non-violent communication• Implemented indoor and outdoor art, sensory, and movement activities designed to improve coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and self-control• Communicated children’s progress to guardians through conversation and daily written observation• Other duties included: preparing meals; diapering/potty training; assisting with naps and bedtime; light cleaning; driving children to and from school, and other activities; administering medications; and assisting children with homework Show less

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  Luke-Dorf, Inc.

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Art Therapy Intern

  • Provided group therapy to adult clients with severe and persistent mental illness in both outpatient and residential facilities• Facilitated therapeutic art groups designed to improve social skills and reality testing• Completed comprehensive art therapy assessments, treatment plans, progress and process notes • Collaborated with site supervisor to develop treatment goals and individualized treatment plans• Designed lesson plans and project outlines for therapeutic art groups, incorporating art directives catered to group members’ individual needs and diagnoses Show less

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  Domestic Violence Resource Center (DVRC)

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  Art Therapy/Counseling Intern

  • Provided individual and group therapy to adult, adolescent, and child survivors of domestic violence and other trauma • Completed comprehensive art therapy assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and termination summaries • Formulated treatment goals and implemented individualized treatment plans• Performed intakes and risk assessments • Answered crisis line calls, providing support, resources, and referrals• Facilitated psychoeducational and mindfulness art therapy groups for adult, adolescent, and child survivors of domestic violence• Provided clients with advocacy, safety planning, and resource referrals• Engaged in community outreach, presenting to local high schools on teen dating violence Show less