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Diedré Marie Blake
Diedré M. Blake
Mobile 617-571-0723
diedreblake@gmail.com
American
Female
12/2010 - 03/2011
Group Therapist/ Expressive Therapist
•Conducting weekly group therapy with at-risk adolescent girls in residential setting.
•Responsible for developing and implementing dialectical behavior therapy-based poetry group,
focused on teaching DBT skills through poetry writing.
Germaine Lawrence
18 Claremont Ave, 02476-5812 Arlington (United States)
Human health and social work activities
11/2010 - 03/2011
Substitute Teacher (K-12)
•Filled in for absent teachers in emergency and on short and medium term assignments.
•Followed teaching programs set by regular teachers and prepared outlines when necessary.
•Employed materials and techniques of regular teacher where available.
•Integrated lessons into long-term curriculum plan to ensure continuity of education objectives.
•Fostered safe, positive and supportive learning environment.
•Ensured good order and behavior in and out of class.
•Maintained attendance and achievement records in accordance with school policy.
•Completed appropriate report forms for subject teachers / academic supervisors.
•Respected confidentiality of personal information.
•Adhered to non-discriminatory policies and guidelines.
•Participated in general school duties as requested.
Amesbury Public Schools
10 Congress Street, 01913 Amesbury (United States)
Education
05/2006 - 01/2011
Expressive Therapist
•Conducted individual and group therapy expressive and non-expressive therapy-based clinical work
with adolescents, ages 13 to 23, in a residential setting.
•Utilized five expressive therapy modalities: art, movement, music, drama and writing in both individual
and group therapy.
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•Responsible for developing comprehensive drama therapy/psychodrama as well as music therapy
groups.
•Concentrated experience with following diagnoses: mood disorders, eating disorders, anxiety
disorders, personality disorders (specifically Borderline Personality Disorder).
•Consultant on body image, intercultural relations, and difficulties in cultural assimilation.
•Responsible for developing and utilizing 10-12 week skills-based module in Dialectical Behavior
Therapy (DBT), Negotiation and Self-esteem groups.
•Participant in ongoing DBT training seminar, and consultation group.
•Charged with increasing diversity and cultural awareness through developing weekly group "Media &
Culture," which focuses on multiculturalism and the experience of eating disorders, gender roles, and
self-esteem.
McLean Hospital
115 Mill Street, 02478 Belmont (United States)
Human health and social work activities
09/2007 - 08/2009
Mentor/Volunteer
•Participated as a mentor in letter-writing program, "Promising Pals," geared towards the educational
advancement of inner-city youth.
James P. Timilty Middle School
205 Roxbury Street, 02119 Roxbury (United States)
Education
08/2007 - 11/2008
Freelance Sample Maker
•Produced knitting and crochet samples from published designs for store display.
Spark Craft Studios
1963 Massachusetts Ave, 02140 Cambridge (United States)
Arts, entertainment and recreation
03/2004 - 05/2006
Residential Counselor
•Supervision of at-risk, LGBQT youths, ages 13 to 18, within a residential setting (Waltham House).
•Duties included: Activity and group planning/development, mentoring, tutoring, crisis and behavior
intervention, documentation of residents’ behavior, shift supervision, dispensing medication, and
teaching basic active daily living skills.
•Developed therapy group focused on exploring multiculturalism and the representation of minorities
within the media.
•Organized presentations for residents by prominent local members of the LGBQT community: All the
Kings Men and Gunner Scott.
•Consulted on transgender and ethnic minority issues, related to transitioning and self-image
(specifically body-image) respectively.
The Home for Little Wanderers
271 Huntington Avenue, 02115 Boston (United States)
Human health and social work activities
09/2005 - 05/2006
Expressive Therapy Intern
• Clinical work with adolescents, ages 13 to 23, in a residential setting.
•Concentrated experience with following diagnoses: mood disorders, eating disorders, anxiety
disorders.
•Conducted 5 weekly therapeutic groups, including art therapy and movement therapy.
•Experienced gained in individual expressive and art therapy.
McLean Hospital
115 Mill Street, 02478 Belmont (United States)
Human health and social work activities
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Diedré Marie Blake
08/2005 - 08/2005
Teaching Assistant
(Course: Art Therapy with Children & Adolescents)
•Presented anecdotal and practical information on self-injury and eating disorders in adolescent
population, reviewing specific art therapy interventions to use with this and other populations.
•Assisted in organization of daily lesson plans for course.
•Assisted students in preparing for group presentations and class work.
Lesley University
29 Everett Street, 02138 Cambridge (United States)
Education
02/2004 - 06/2005
Graduate Student Assistant
(Course Evaluation & Online Science Program in Education Department)
•Performed general clerical duties for the School of Education, including written and electronic
correspondence, telephone support, shipping course materials and data entry.
•Trained in course evaluation processing, including packaging, processing, and distribution.
•Trained in using Lesley University’s database systems software, Colleague.
•Updated content for Online Science in Education Department website, and provided support for
online students.
Lesley University
29 Everett Street, 02138 Cambridge (United States)
Education
09/2004 - 05/2005
Art Therapy Intern
•Milieu and Clinical work with adolescents, ages 14 to 19, in both residential and home-based settings
(Children's Community Support Collaborative).
•Concentrated experience with following diagnoses: mood disorders, eating disorders, adjustment
disorders.
•Focal individual therapy sessions with clients who exhibit self-injurious behaviors.
•Developed experience with Family Therapy, using Family Systems approach.
•Utilized art therapy techniques, including assessments, in both individual and group work.
The Home for Little Wanderers
271 Huntington Avenue, 02115 Boston (United States)
Human health and social work activities
12/2004 - 04/2005
Publication/Administrative Assistant
•Performed general clerical duties for the Foundation, updated and maintained website content, and
assisted in publication processing: recordings, orders and shipping.
•Educated in behaviorism and the life of B.F. Skinner.
B.F. Skinner Foundation
18 Brattle Street, 02138 Cambridge (United States)
Education
01/2005 - 01/2005
Teaching Assistant
(Course: Open Art Studio)
•Assisted students with individual project needs and implementation.
•Assisted professor and students in organizing and setting-up final class presentation.
Lesley University
29 Everett Street, 02138 Cambridge (United States)
Education
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Diedré Marie Blake
03/2002 - 12/2003
Fitness Instructor/PBX Operator
•Nominated twice as “Employee of the Month” for January and October 2003.
•Promoted to Aerobic Instructor, teaching Boot Camp and Morning Walk, 2002 at Celebrity Fitness
Center.
•Promoted to Substitute Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga Instructor, 2003.
•Trained as PBX and CARE switchboard Operator, 2003.
Star Island Resort & Club
5000 Avenue Of The Stars, 34746 Kissimmee (United States)
Accommodation and food service activities
10/2000 - 02/2002
Office Manager
•Gained substantial AR/AP knowledge, utilizing QuickBooks Pro.
•Trained in digital image retouching and developed PowerPoint presentations.
Corporate Visual Services
519 N Mills Ave, 32803 Orlando (United States)
Arts, entertainment and recreation
06/1997 - 08/2001
Academic Director, Curriculum Developer, Counselor
•Taught HTML, BASIC, C, and Visual BASIC as Camp Counselor, Rollins College and Stanford
University camps.
•Developed beginning and advanced BASIC curricula as Curriculum Developer, 1998.
•Directed a staff of 14 at the Stanford University Junior Camp, average enrollment of 120 students,
ages 9-17, in 1999.
•Developed Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Seminar for The Garnett Foundation’s Backyard Project, a joint
A.C.E. and Garnett Foundation project, 1999.
American Computer Experience
200 Arizona Ave NE, 30307 Atlanta (United States)
Education
09/1997 - 04/2000
LGBQT Student Community Center Webmaster, OSA & Stanford-in-Berlin/Data Entry Clerk,
Psychology Department
•Restructured networking, website, and community center and Stanford’s Berlin email lists.
•Completed data entry for research projects in the Psychology Department and the overseas program
in Berlin.
•Participated in outreach LGBQT Speakers Bureau program to neighborhood schools.
•Organized student community-focus groups (Queer Women of Color & Black and Queer at Stanford)
and acted as a liaison to Black Student Community.
Stanford University
450 Serra Mall, 94305 Stanford (United States)
Education
01/2004 - 05/2006
Master of Arts
Expressive Therapy, specializing Art Therapy
Lesley University (University)
29 Everett Street, 02138 Cambridge (United States)
ISCED 6
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German
Italian
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Diedré Marie Blake
09/1995 - 03/2000
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Studio Art, Painting & Printmaking
Minor: German Language
Stanford University (University)
450 Serra Mall, 94305 Stanford (United States)
ISCED 6
English
Understanding Speaking Writing
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
B1 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user C1 Proficient user C2 Proficient user
A2 Basic User B1 Independent user A2 Basic User A2 Basic User B1 Independent user
(*) Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level
• Highly empathetic, motivating and diplomatic, gained through my work experiences as a therapist,
mentor, and educator;
• Able to help others problem-solve, gained through working with children and adolescents in multiple
settings and engaging in skill-based teaching;
• Excellent ability to adapt to new situations and people. High multicultural competency level, which
has been gained through my extensive travels and work experiences with diverse populations;
• Exceptional team player. Always willing to step in and help where needed. Typically, first to
volunteer, but able to defer to others.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking and communication skills, gained through my work as an office
manager, counselor, and educator;
• Competent leadership abilities, gained through work as an academic director, therapist, and
educator;
• Equally comfortable using both Macintosh and Windows Platforms;
• High proficiency in using MS Office and Works;
• Proficient in using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator softwares;
• Proficient in using QuickBooks Pro software;
• Capable in HTML, BASIC, Visual BASIC, C programming languages;
• Competent in using Colleague software.
• Proficient in data entry, proofreading, and editing.
• Art (Trained painter and printmaker. Amateur digital photographer. Good drafting skills. Speciality:
Portraiture);
• Composition (I write music for both piano and guitar, and also engage in songwriting. I have been a
performing singer and musician);
• Crafts (I spin my own wool as well as knit and crochet. I sew, make cards, and beaded jewelry);
• Dance (I have studied ballroom dancing, and more recently began learning flamenco dancing);
• Design (I design socks, hats and bags that are either knitted, crocheted, sewn, or some combination
of the three. I also design my own beaded jewelry).
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 • Drama (I have acted in a number of plays, and have incorporated drama as a key modality in my
training as an expressive therapist);
• Music (primary instruments: piano and guitar; but competent in handdrums, recorder, and auxillary
percussion instruments. Currently, teaching myself violin).
• Writing (I am poet, presently focused on the Japanese poetry style of haiku. I am also working on a
novel, and enjoy writing short stories).

Other skills and competences • Sports (I practice both hatha and ashtanga yoga. I enjoy hiking and cycling. I was certified as a
Freestyle Personal Trainer in 2003).
• First Aid Basics & Adult CPR (last certification in 2004);
• Trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.

Additional information • Honors: Raina Giese Award for Creative Painting, Stanford University2000;

•Masters Thesis: "Dialectical Behavior Therapy-Based Art Therapy," unpublished, Lesley University.

ARTISTIC EXHIBITIONS & PRESENTATIONS:

• Presenter (Eating Disorders & Art Therapy), Emmanuel College, Art Therapy Course, 2009
• Presenter, Panel on Being/Coming Out in the Workforce, (GSA) Amesbury High School, 2009
• Performer (Singer/Musician), Wicked Big Café, 2008
• Featured Artist, Wicked Big Café, 2008
• Knitwear Designer Finalist, Hat Design, Spark Craft Studios, 2008
• Presenter (Eating Disorders & Expressive Therapy), American Academy of Children & Adolescent
Psychiatry, Clinical Practicum 3, 2007
• Performer, "Vagina Monologues," Lesley University, 2007
• Featured Artist, True Grounds Café, Somerville, 2006
• Featured Artist, Arts Café, Lesley University, 2006
• Featured Artist, Lesley University Graduate Art Therapy Student Exhibition, 2006
• Performer, "Vagina Monologues," Lesley University, 2006
• Presenter (Eating Disorders & Art Therapy), “Theories in Art Therapy” course, Lesley University,
2005
• Performer, "Vagina Monologues," Lesley University, 2005
• Performer, "Vagina Monologues," Lesley University, 2004
• Founder & Director, “Beyond Pride,” LGBQT Student Art Exhibition Series, 2000
• Featured Artist, Seth Cohen's Art Exhibition, 2000
• Featured Artist, Artist Manifesto, Online Art Exhibition Series, 2000
• Featured Artist, Stanford University Student Art Exhibition, 2000
• Featured Artist, “Walk the Mile,” Stanford University Exhibition Series, 1999
• Featured Artist, The Black Arts Quarterly, Summer 1999
• Performer, Women's Leadership Conference: "Voices of Creation," Stanford University, 1999
• Performer (Singer), Herstory- "Women in Motion," Stanford University, 1999
• Performer, "Vagina Monologues," Stanford University, 1998
• Featured Artist, Solo Show at Kimball Hall, Stanford University, 1998
• Featured Artist/Art Director, Masque Magazine, Issue 2, 1997

COMMISSIONED ART:
• Portrait, acrylic on canvas, for Sara Goldband, Palo Alto, CA, 1999
• 3-dimensional figurative painting, acrylic and plaster on canvas, for Sam Strelitz, Santa Cruz, CA,
1998
• Animation, digital media for free-ware game, for James Burton, Stanford, CA 1997

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 KNITWEAR DESIGNS:
• "Leaves on a Lazy Day Tam," knitting pattern, featured on ravelry.com, 2008
• "April's Trail Socks," knitting pattern, featured on ravelry.com, 2008
• "There & Back Again Socks," knitting pattern, featured on ravelry.com, 2008

CONFERENCES:
• Participant, Academy for Eating Disorders International Conference on Eating Disorders, Seattle,
WA, 2008
• Participant, Multiservice Eating Disorders Association, Needham, MA 2008
• Participant, Multiservice Eating Disorders Association, Needham, MA 2007
• Participant, National Eating Disorders Association, North Bethesda, MD 2006
• Attendee, Primary Medicine Today, Ft. Lauderdale, 2002

-References supplied upon request.

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