
Erin J. Kemp                                             (540) 421-0999
2727 Seminole Road
           erinjkemp@gmail.com      Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Objective
To work in a diverse, challenging, and dynamic environment while helping to
empower members of the community and continuously enhance my knowledge and
skills.

Education
Masters of Arts Degree in Art Therapy, The George Washington University,
Washington D.C.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with an emphasis in Studio Art and a
  concentration in Photography and Painting, James Madison University,
  Harrisonburg, VA

Honors and Awards
   . Recipient of the 2004 Departmental Fellowship, The George Washington
     University Art Therapy Program
   . Graduate Speaker at The George Washington University's 2006 Graduation
     Celebration
   . Student Exhibitor, Zirkle House Art Gallery, James Madison University

Related Experience

United Methodist Family Services, Richmond, VA, October, 2006- February
2008

Therapist at a residential treatment center for adolescents with emotional,
behavioral, psychiatric and psychological challenges.
         . Provide individual, family, and group therapy to female
           residents ages 11-18.
         . Co-facilitate weekly art therapy group for female survivors of
           sexual abuse
         . Maintain daily treatment intervention logs and resident files
         . Provide positive leadership and support for direct care staff
         . Record all sessions in clinical progress notes
         . Complete monthly reports and update treatment plans as needed

The Children's Inn, Bethesda, MD, February, 2006-July, 2006
Art Therapy Intern & Contract Art Therapist at a family-centered residence
for pediatric outpatients and their families at the National Institutes of
Health
         . Design a therapeutic art studio tailored to the needs of the
           residents
         . Write proposals for studio design, studio purchases, and format
           of art therapy groups
         . Facilitate theme-based family art therapy groups and weekly open
           studio hours

Mark Twain Special Education Center, Alexandria, VA, May, 2006-June, 2006
Long-term Substitute Art Teacher/ Art Therapist at a self-contained middle
school for adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and learning
disabilities
         . Educate and assist students with art materials and encourage
           safe self- expression within a therapeutic classroom environment
         . Create lesson plans, record grades, and write progress notes


IONA Senior Services, Washington DC, September, 2005- May, 2006
Art Therapy Intern at a Day Health Center for adults with Dementia,
Alzheimer's disease, Developmental Disabilities, Schizophrenia, and dual
diagnoses
         . Facilitate art therapy groups designed to foster self-
           expression, confidence, and independence in older adults
         . Keep daily process notes and maintain the studio space

 Mount Vernon Special Education Center, Alexandria, VA, March, 2005- June,
2005
Long-term Substitute Art Teacher/ Art Therapist at a self-contained high
school for adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and learning
disabilities
         . Assist and educate students with art materials and encourage
           safe self-expression within a therapeutic, open-studio classroom
           environment
         . Create lesson plans, record grades, write progress reports, and
           participate in Individualized Education Plan meetings

Mount Vernon Special Education Center, Alexandria, VA, August, 2004-March,
2005
Art Therapy Intern at a self-contained high school for adolescents with
emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities
         . Assist Art Teacher/ Art Therapist in helping students with art
           materials and encouraging safe self-expression in a therapeutic,
           open- studio classroom environment
         . Co-lead weekly, directive art therapy activities with Art
           Teacher/ Art Therapist
         . Facilitate individual and group art therapy
         . Write detailed process notes for each group and individual
           meeting

Childhelp USA, Vienna House, Vienna, VA, July, 2003-July, 2004
      Youth Counselor at a residential treatment center for children,
ages 3-15, who have                     suffered from abuse or neglect
         . Help provide a consistent and creative environment for the
           residents
         . Facilitate therapeutic activities based on each child's
           individual needs in order to help them achieve personal,
           educational, spiritual, emotional, and social goals

Activities and Skills
    . Member, The American Art Therapy Association, eligible for
      Registration & Board Certification
    . Student Coordinator of The George Washington University Art Therapy
      Task Force, 2004-2006
    . Board Member, The George Washington Art Therapy Student Association,
      2004-2006
    . Historian of the National Art Honor Society of James Madison
      University, 2002-2003
    . American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified
    . Certified in Life Space Crisis Intervention, MANDT  Therapeutic
      Conflict Resolution
    . Certified in use of High Ropes Course and Low Ropes Team Building
      Exercises
    . Member, UMFS Speaker's Bureau Planning Committee
    . Proficient in use of art materials and computers (including MS Word,
      Powerpoint, and Excel)
    . Enjoys outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, and camping
    . Motivated, organized, detail-oriented, outgoing, and creative

References
Molly Stoner, Director of Residential Services, UMFS, 804-721-7107,
mstoner@umfs.org
Douglas Glick, Associate Director of Residential Services, UMFS, 804-353-
4461, dglick@umfs.org
Esther Stiles, Clinical Specialist (current supervisor), UMFS, 804-614-
0171, estiles@umfs.org

PRESCREEN INFORMATION 
(Where Q is question, ANS is answer and SC is score)
Q1	Have you ever been employed at the University of Michigan?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q2	Please enter your UMID number if known, otherwise enter &quot;none&quot;.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q3	Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
ANS	Yes
SC	1
Q4	Will you now or in the future require University of Michigan visa sponsorship for continued employment in the USA?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q5	Are you aware of any potential conflicts of commitment (such as an outside job you would maintain if hired) or conflicts of interest (such as a current contract you hold with the University)?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q6	If you answered &quot;YES&quot; to the previous question, please note any information regarding the conflicts of which the University should be aware. Otherwise enter &quot;none&quot;.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q7	Are you aware of any relatives working in the department for which you are applying?  If so, please note the name and relationship of the relative, otherwise type &quot;none&quot;.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q1	Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q2	Do you have any felony charges pending?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q3	If you answered &quot;YES&quot; to either of the previous questions, please provide dates, places, charges and disposition (outcome) of all convictions.  If you answered &quot;NO&quot;,enter &quot;none.                   

NOTE:  A yes response does not automatically disqualify a job applicant from further consideration.  Each applicant is evaluated individually based on a number of factors including the nature of the crime, how long ago the crime and/or release from incarceration occured, whether a sufficient work record has been established since the crime and/or release from incarceration and the position applied for.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q4	Do you certify that the information you are providing is true and accurate?
ANS	Yes
SC	1
[ TOTAL SCORE :7]
RESULT : PASSED 
