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I am Mary B. Barrios, a lifelong educator, artist, and writer. I have illustrated 3 books and written and illustrated one additional book. I am also a retired music teacher with a passion for creative endeavors. My education includes a BS in elementary education, and a masters certificate in gifted education. I also hold a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and enjoy applying counseling-centered listening and empathy to my teaching and artistic work. I stay active in the community through volunteering and continue to develop my craft in music, poetry, and visual arts.…I am Mary B. Barrios, a lifelong educator, artist, and writer. I have illustrated 3 books and written and illustrated one additional book. I am also a retired music teacher with a passion for creative endeavors. My education includes a BS in elementary education, and a masters certificate in gifted education. I also hold a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and enjoy applying counseling-centered listening and empathy to my teaching and artistic work. I stay active in the community through volunteering and continue to develop my craft in music, poetry, and visual arts.

Mary B. Barrios

Writer, Children’s Book Illustrator, Artist, +4

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I am Mary B. Barrios, a lifelong educator, artist, and writer. I have illustrated 3 books and written and illustrated one additional book. I am also a retired music teacher with a passion for creative endeavors. My education includes a BS in elementary education, and a masters certificate in gifted education. I also hold a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and enjoy applying counseling-centered listening and empathy to my teaching and artistic work. I stay active in the community through volunteering and continue to develop my craft in music, poetry, and visual arts.…I am Mary B. Barrios, a lifelong educator, artist, and writer. I have illustrated 3 books and written and illustrated one additional book. I am also a retired music teacher with a passion for creative endeavors. My education includes a BS in elementary education, and a masters certificate in gifted education. I also hold a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and enjoy applying counseling-centered listening and empathy to my teaching and artistic work. I stay active in the community through volunteering and continue to develop my craft in music, poetry, and visual arts.

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I am Mary B. Barrios, a lifelong educator, artist, and writer. I have illustrated 3 books and written and illustrated one additional book. I am also a retired music teacher with a passion for creative endeavors.
My education includes a BS in elementary education, and a masters certificate in gifted education. I also hold a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and enjoy applying counseling-centered listening and empathy to my teaching and artistic work. I stay active in the community through volunteering and continue to develop my craft in music, poetry, and visual arts.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Artist, Writer at Freelance

September 29, 2016 - Present

I have written and/or illustrated several childrn's books

Lower School Music Teacher and Choir Director at Quest Academy

March 1, 2004 - Present

Intern Counselor at Family Counseling Services of Aurora

June 1, 2003 - June 1, 2004

Counseling families and individuals with life-stress problems.

Private Piano Teacher at Self-employed

January 1, 1988 - Present

Private piano teacher in my home.

Private Piano Teacher at Quest Academy

January 1, 2003 - Present

Private piano teacher at Quest Academy, Palatine, IL.

Children’s Choir Director at Unitarian Church of Hinsdale

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003

Directed children’s choir.

Office Manager at Unitarian Church of Hinsdale

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Office Manager.

Substitute Music and Art Teacher, Educational Assistant at Dist. 205, Elmhurst, IL

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001

Substitute music and art teacher, educational assistant.

Middle School Teacher (Music, Math, Language Arts) at Dean Jr. High

January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989

Middle school teacher/multiple subject areas.

Intermediate Teacher at Cilacap, Indonesia

January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1983

Intermediate teacher.

Fifth Grade Teacher at Houston School District

December 29, 1978 - December 29, 1979

Fifth Grade Teacher.

Substitute Teacher, All Subjects at Naperville District 203 Schools

October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018

Substitute teacher for all subjects.

Private Piano Teacher at Self-employed (Home Studio)

January 1, 1988 - Present

Private piano instruction to students.

Private Piano Teacher at Quest Academy, Palatine, IL

January 1, 2003 - Present

Private piano instruction for Quest Academy students.

Middle School Teacher (Music, Math, Language Arts) at Dean Jr. High, Houston, TX

January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1989

Taught music, math, and language arts at middle school level.

Fifth Grade Teacher at Houston School District

January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1980

Fifth-grade classroom teacher.

Education

M.S. in Professional Counseling at Illinois School of Professional Psychology/ Schaumburg

January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2004

Masters Certificate in Gifted Education at Northwestern University

January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2004

3 Credit Hours in Special Education at Boise State University