AIDAN SIMONIAN
Los Angeles
Summary
To obtain a Practicum Placement in a hospital setting to gain experience in medical setting art therapy. Goal is to learn from the clinical knowledge of art therapists, doctors, and nurses while applying academic foundations and school-based practicum experience within a medical team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Art Therapy Department Graduate Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
03.2025 - Current
- Maintain the art therapy studio by cleaning, organizing, and managing inventory of clinical art materials.
- Assist with departmental events by managing setup and providing on-site support during programming.
Practicum Placement
Saint Paul's Dual Language School
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Facilitate art therapy directives for students to support emotional expression and well-being.
- Meet with students individually and in groups to provide creative support and therapeutic engagement.
- Accrue clinical training hours while observing and assisting in a school-based setting.
Freelance Videographer & Editor
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Shot and edited video content for independent clients and social media creators.
Post Production Assistant
Motion Picture Corporation
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed project tracking via Excel and supported interdepartmental communication.
Studio Runner
Pace Pictures
Los Angeles
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported production setup and logistics while maintaining studio organization.
Senior Mentor
SAW Summer Camp
08.2025
- Led a "bridge-making" themed intensive for youth, guiding participants in using wood, cardboard, and mixed media to explore identity and culture.
- Coordinated a culminating art show for families, highlighting the participants' personal and creative journeys.
Education
Master of Arts - Marital and Family Therapy with Specialized Training in Clinical Art Therapy
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA 08.2024 - 05.2027
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film, New Media, Painting, and Art Therapy Foundations
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL 08.2016 - 05.2021
Skills
- Art Therapy Directives
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Empathy & Rapport Building
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Empathetic Communication
- Active Listening
- Studio Organization
- Inventory Management
- Social Media
- Video Editing
- Microsoft Excel
- Studio Management
Clinical Training
- Aging & Long-Term Care, Summer 2025, Created art directives and engaged with residents at an elder care facility.
- Adolescent Psychotherapy, Spring 2025, Facilitated art directives for youth ages 13-25 at New Earth.
- Child Psychotherapy, Fall 2024, Engaged in art-making with K-8 students at Dolores Mission School.
Timeline
Practicum Placement
Saint Paul's Dual Language School
01.2026 - 05.2026
Senior Mentor
SAW Summer Camp
08.2025
Art Therapy Department Graduate Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
03.2025 - Current
Master of Arts - Marital and Family Therapy with Specialized Training in Clinical Art Therapy
Loyola Marymount University
08.2024 - 05.2027
Post Production Assistant
Motion Picture Corporation
03.2022 - 09.2023
Studio Runner
Pace Pictures
08.2021 - 01.2022
Freelance Videographer & Editor
01.2019 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film, New Media, Painting, and Art Therapy Foundations
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
08.2016 - 05.2021