Overview
Work History
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Languages
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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, ON
06.2025

Training in Psychocorporal Therapy -

Rio Abierto, Movimiento y Transformacion
Mexico City, Mexico
06.2025

Art Therapy Diploma - with honours

Taller Mexicano de Arte Terapia
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2023

Masters degree - in Visual Arts

York University
01.2009

International Photography workshops -

Centro de la Imagen
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2002

Bachelors degree - with honors

National School of Plastic Arts ENAP-UNAM
Mexico
01.1991

Technical Diploma - in Photography

Columbia College Panamericano
Mexico City, Mexico
01.1987

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

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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