1. JAZMINE TUFFORD-SINGH, ART THERAPIST, M.A, C.C.C.
5475 Lakeshore Road, Unit 101, Burlington, ON - Mobile: (647) 990-7692
jtsarttherapy@gmail.com
PROFILE
Creative, compassionate, professional, and highly adaptable art therapist with extensive experience
working with children aged 3-13, children with autism, and individuals with disabilities. Highly skilled in
programming art activities modifiable for clients with various clinical goals.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.) November 2014 - Present
The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
 Certified member in good standing
Master of Arts (MA): Creative Art Therapies, Art Therapy Option Completed August 2014
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec
 GPA: 4.04
 Completion of two year-long clinical practicum placements comprised of ~350 direct client
contact hours, ~500 agency hours, and ~215 supervision hours
Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA): Psychology Major, Studio Art Minor Completed April 2012
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
 GPA: 84.2, With Distinction
CLINICAL AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Mental Health Counsellor and Group Facilitator July 2015 – Present
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services, 1515 Rebecca St #227, Oakville, ON L6L 5G8
 Provides counselling to women, men, and transgender survivors of violence
Arthouse Art Facilitator
Art House, 115 George Street, Suite 522, Oakville, Ontario L6J 0A2 July 2015
 Programmed facilitated art expression activities with a variety of materials for children aged 6-12
years
Art Therapist April 2015 - Present
Armagh House, Mississauga ON
 Programs and leads an art therapy group for women and children who have experienced domestic
abuse
Art Therapist in Private Practice & Art Therapy Group Co-Leader January 2015 - Present
Sarah Brodie & Associates, 480 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON, L7R 3L9
 Provides individual and group art therapy for children, adolescents and adults
 Co-led a 6 week art therapy group for adults looking for new meaning in life and a creative
avenue for self-care and expression

2. Art Therapist February 2015 – May 2015
Deer Park Villa and Suites, 150 Central Ave., Grimsby, ON, L3M 4Z3
 Programmed and led bi-weekly art therapy groups for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and
dementia in long-term care
Coco’s Camp Teacher/Counsellor June 2014 – August 2014
The Little Red Playhouse, 263 Percival St., Montréal West, QC, H4X 1T8
 Engaged in the role of counsellor/teacher at The Little Red Playhouse, an integrated pre-school
and summer camp for children aged 2.5-10, 80% of which are on the Autism Spectrum
 Programmed and facilitated all creative art and gross motor activities for a group of both
neurotypical and children diagnosed with high functioning autism, thus also acted as a support for
social integration
Art Therapy Intern September 2013 – April 2014
Verdun Elementary School, Lester B. Pearson School Board, Verdun, Quebec
 Provided weekly art therapy sessions for 8 individual clients ranging from ages 8-13 years for 22
weeks
 Clinical population comprised of elementary school students whom were experiencing ongoing
interpersonal trauma and socio-economic difficulties, thus clinical work involved a trauma-
informed approach
 Co-led weekly group art therapy sessions with a fellow art therapy graduate student, with a group
comprised of 7 clients ranging from ages 8-13 years for 10 weeks
 Received weekly on-site supervision from a psychoeducator, and bi-weekly university faculty
supervision from a registered art therapist
 Participated in resource meetings for clients to discuss overall well-being and plan for intervention
alongside teachers, the resource team, principle, special educator, social workers, and mental
health school board representatives
Pre-School Art Expression Facilitator September 2013 – June 2014
The Little Red Playhouse, 263 Percival St., Montréal West, QC, H4X 1T8
 Facilitated weekly art activities for 2 groups of children (~4 per group) aged 3-7 with Autism
Spectrum Disorder
 Incorporated developmental and social goals into interventions provided through group and
individual art activities
 Engaged in a client-centred approach by following of clients’ artistic preferences for highly
sensory materials, which led to an increase in self-esteem as they developed self-efficacy,
interpersonal skills, and overall autonomy in exercising their social and artistic identities
Coco’s Camp Teacher/Counsellor June 2013 – August 2013
The Little Red Playhouse, 263 Percival St., Montréal West, QC, H4X 1T8
 Programmed and facilitated art activities for a group of neurotypical children based on weekly
camp themes (super heroes, science, space)
 Provided Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) therapy for two children (4 and 5 years of age)
with Autism Spectrum Disorder with a focus on the development of social skills
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3. Art Therapy Intern September 2012 - April 2013
The Centre for the Arts in Human Development, Concordia University, Montréal, Quebec
 Co-led 2 art therapy groups comprised of 5 adults with developmental disabilities for 23 weeks
Graduate Assistant September 2012 – May 2013
Creative Arts Therapies Department, Concordia University, Montréal, Quebec
 Performed administrative tasks such as copying official student practicum contracts/evaluations,
scanning and compiling graduate research project abstracts
Senior Leader, Inclusion and Leisure Link Volunteer Coordinator April 2012 – August 2012
City of Burlington Parks and Recreation: Diversity, Burlington, Ontario
Inclusion Component
 Managed the Inclusion team which fulfilled the role of visiting 13 different camp program sites to
assist with the assessment, integration, and success of individuals with disabilities and behavioural
challenges
Leisure Link Volunteer Coordination Component
 Coordinated 55 volunteers stationed among 13 sites whom were matched to support campers with
disabilities or behavioural issues
Senior Leader, C.A.M.P. Children with Autism Maximizing Potential April 2011 – August 2011
City of Burlington Parks and Recreation: Diversity, Burlington, Ontario
 Fulfilled the role of Senior Leader for the C.A.M.P. camp partnership program specialized for
children aged 5-21 years old with a diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder
 Monitored camp groups and was first in command on site for difficult behavioural situations,
issues or concerns regarding individual campers or interactions between individuals
Program Leader, Outdoor Opportunities Program May 2010 – August 2010
City of Burlington Parks and Recreation: Diversity, Burlington, Ontario
 Worked as a program leader with camp participants aged 13-21 years old with varying mental and
physical disabilities
 Programmed and led daily camp activities with a focus on physical, behavioural and mental
modifications for various individuals
Student Support Network (SSN) Volunteer August 2009 – April 2012
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
 Chosen as drop-in centre volunteer and participated in core training sessions on active listening,
mental health issues, empowering the client through the Client-Centered therapeutic approach
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Training July 2015
 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Training July 2015
 CPR Level C and AED Re-Certification November 2013
 Developmental Asset Workshop Training June 2012
 Conflict Resolution Training June 2012
 Behavioural Management Systems Training June 2012
 High Five: Principles of Healthy Childhood Development Certification June 2010
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