Laura Barrón
Toronto,ON
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Art therapy facilitator
FES UNAM Acatlan
, Mexico
01.2023 - Current
Art therapy facilitator
Centro de Justicia para Mujeres
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2023 - Current
Art therapy facilitator
Taller Mexicano de Arte Terapia
, Mexico
01.2022 - 01.2024
Photography workshops facilitator
, Mexico and Canada
01.2017 - 01.2024
Photography Instructor
OCAD University
01.2014 - 01.2015
Prep cook
Dark Horse
Toronto, Canada
01.2009 - 01.2011
Teaching Assistant
York University
01.2008 - 01.2009
Main Cook
Tinto Coffee House
Toronto, Canada
01.2005 - 01.2007
Workshop instructor
Centro de la imagen
Mexico City, Mexico
01.1999 - 01.2003
Photography Instructor and course director
University of Morelos Estate
, Mexico
01.2000 - 01.2002
Recreational Counsellor
Oaxtepec, Mexico
01.1984 - 01.1987
Instructor coordinator
Photo Guanajuato Festival
Salamanca, Mexico
01.2002
Education
Expressive Arts Therapy Diploma -
The Create Institute
Toronto, ON06.2025
Training in Psychocorporal Therapy -
Rio Abierto, Movimiento y Transformacion
Mexico City, Mexico06.2025
Art Therapy Diploma - with honours
Taller Mexicano de Arte Terapia
Mexico City, Mexico01.2023
Masters degree - in Visual Arts
York University
01.2009
International Photography workshops -
Centro de la Imagen
Mexico City, Mexico01.2002
Bachelors degree - with honors
National School of Plastic Arts ENAP-UNAM
Mexico01.1991
Technical Diploma - in Photography
Columbia College Panamericano
Mexico City, Mexico01.1987
Skills
- Creative expression
- Group facilitation
- Client communication
- Group dynamics
- Meeting management
- Brainstorming
- Inclusivity
- Organizational skills
- Professional ethics
- Effective communication
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
Websites
Volunteer Experience
- COSTI, Toronto, ON, 01/01/25
- Hospice Toronto, Toronto, ON, 01/01/25
- Margaret's, drop-in center, Toronto, ON, 01/01/25
- Central Tech Art School, Toronto, ON, 01/01/12
- Toronto Outdoor Exhibition, Toronto, ON, 01/01/09
- Open Space, Artist-Run Centre, Victoria, BC, 01/01/04 - 01/01/05
Languages
- English, 100%
- Spanish, 100%
- French, 60%
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Art therapy facilitator
FES UNAM Acatlan
01.2023 - Current
Art therapy facilitator
Centro de Justicia para Mujeres
01.2023 - Current
Art therapy facilitator
Taller Mexicano de Arte Terapia
01.2022 - 01.2024
Photography workshops facilitator
01.2017 - 01.2024
Photography Instructor
OCAD University
01.2014 - 01.2015
Prep cook
Dark Horse
01.2009 - 01.2011
Teaching Assistant
York University
01.2008 - 01.2009
Main Cook
Tinto Coffee House
01.2005 - 01.2007
Instructor coordinator
Photo Guanajuato Festival
01.2002
Photography Instructor and course director
University of Morelos Estate
01.2000 - 01.2002
Workshop instructor
Centro de la imagen
01.1999 - 01.2003
Recreational Counsellor
01.1984 - 01.1987
Expressive Arts Therapy Diploma -
The Create Institute
Training in Psychocorporal Therapy -
Rio Abierto, Movimiento y Transformacion
Art Therapy Diploma - with honours
Taller Mexicano de Arte Terapia
Masters degree - in Visual Arts
York University
International Photography workshops -
Centro de la Imagen
Bachelors degree - with honors
National School of Plastic Arts ENAP-UNAM
Technical Diploma - in Photography
Columbia College Panamericano
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