Support Coordinator

• Sep 2021 - Present

Music Therapist/Owner

• Jan 2016 - Present

I run my own private music therapy practice, offering individual and group sessions, music lessons, and consultations. I follow a developmental approach. Goals are set for each client, and progress is achieved by developing objectives based on each client's unique abilities. I run my own private music therapy practice, offering individual and group sessions, music lessons, and consultations. I follow a developmental approach. Goals are set for each client, and progress is achieved by developing objectives based on each client's unique abilities.

Music Therapy Student

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

- Provided music therapy services for inmates in varying levels of incarceration - Obtained direct client contact hours in preparation for application to the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (CRPO) - Received weekly supervision from a Registered Psychotherapist - Provided music therapy services for inmates in varying levels of incarceration - Obtained direct client contact hours in preparation for application to the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (CRPO) - Received weekly supervision from a Registered Psychotherapist

Music Therapist/Instructor

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2018

- Instructed guitar, piano and drums - Facilitated individual music therapy sessions and adapted music lessons - Organized/created group & individual lesson plans - Co-facilitated musical initiatives in the community - Instructed guitar, piano and drums - Facilitated individual music therapy sessions and adapted music lessons - Organized/created group & individual lesson plans - Co-facilitated musical initiatives in the community

Music Therapy Intern

• Sep 2017 - Mar 2018

- Worked as part of the Encompass Learning Program - Facilitated sessions with clients aged six to thirteen - Practiced elements of both music therapy and music psychotherapy - Meet weekly for supervision with a credentialed professional - Worked as part of the Encompass Learning Program - Facilitated sessions with clients aged six to thirteen - Practiced elements of both music therapy and music psychotherapy - Meet weekly for supervision with a credentialed professional

Undergraduate Placement Supervisor

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

- Observed undergraduate practicum placements - Offered support and guidance about music therapy practices, skills, and strategies - Instructed methods of proper session documentation and evaluation - Observed undergraduate practicum placements - Offered support and guidance about music therapy practices, skills, and strategies - Instructed methods of proper session documentation and evaluation

Inclusion Support Worker

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

- Support worker for children/teens at City of Kitchener summer programming - Develop program modifications and behavioral strategies that are appropriate for each supported camper - Communicate with parents, and develop support plans based on these communications - Perform personal care as needed - Spent time as the Playgrounds Inclusion Consultant (PIC). Visited offsite playground camps, and made program recommendations/camper referrals - Support worker for children/teens at City of Kitchener summer programming - Develop program modifications and behavioral strategies that are appropriate for each supported camper - Communicate with parents, and develop support plans based on these communications - Perform personal care as needed - Spent time as the Playgrounds Inclusion Consultant (PIC). Visited offsite playground camps, and made program recommendations/camper referrals

Guitar Instructor

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

- Instructor of level one & two adult/teen guitar programs - Instructed students on basic guitar fundamentals, introductory rudiments, and how to apply knowledge in advanced settings - Developed lesson plans that are unique to each group - Combined structured lectures with collaborative work shopping - Provided opportunities for performance and composition - Instructor of level one & two adult/teen guitar programs - Instructed students on basic guitar fundamentals, introductory rudiments, and how to apply knowledge in advanced settings - Developed lesson plans that are unique to each group - Combined structured lectures with collaborative work shopping - Provided opportunities for performance and composition

Music Therapy Intern

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

- A 1000 clinical internship in order to become a Music Therapist Accredited (MTA) - Primary client population of preschool aged children with developmental disabilities & autism - Supervised and observed by an experienced MTA. - A 1000 clinical internship in order to become a Music Therapist Accredited (MTA) - Primary client population of preschool aged children with developmental disabilities & autism - Supervised and observed by an experienced MTA.

Guitar Instructor

• May 2013 - Jun 2014

- Served as studio guitar instructor for enrolled students - Provided co-therapy for group music therapy sessions - Helped to organize spring group music lessons - Served as studio guitar instructor for enrolled students - Provided co-therapy for group music therapy sessions - Helped to organize spring group music lessons

Usher Coordinator

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2014

- Supervised up to fifty-five staff members - Organized shift schedule - Oversaw hiring of new staff - Coordinated training for new hires - Served as liaison between staff and management - Supervised up to fifty-five staff members - Organized shift schedule - Oversaw hiring of new staff - Coordinated training for new hires - Served as liaison between staff and management

Summer Camp Counselor

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

- Counselor for up to eight campers per week, aged 10-14. - Lead/co-lead numerous camp activities, including cycling, water skiing, swimming, hiking, and craft time - Supervised bedtime, mealtimes, and assisted with personal care as needed - Developed group and individual music activities/projects for the campers. Also provided music accompaniment for camp talent show - Learned how to effectively develop program modifications and behavioral strategies that were unique for each camper Show less