Music Therapist

• Apr 2016 - Present

Recreation Therapist

• Oct 2013 - Apr 2016

Music Therapy Intern

• Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

It was a privilege to work as an intern for 6 months at the Veteran's Home of California. I was responsible for co-leading, leading, and observing various groups. These groups included: Stretching for Health (exercise group that utilized music and exercise tools), Drumming group, Instrumental and Vocal Groups, and Serenaders (music therapy group that involved residents playing individual instruments while the music therapist led the music, rhythm, vocal exercises and powerpoint). In… It was a privilege to work as an intern for 6 months at the Veteran's Home of California. I was responsible for co-leading, leading, and observing various groups. These groups included: Stretching for Health (exercise group that utilized music and exercise tools), Drumming group, Instrumental and Vocal Groups, and Serenaders (music therapy group that involved residents playing individual instruments while the music therapist led the music, rhythm, vocal exercises and powerpoint). In addition; I also started the following groups: Music with Memory Care (specialized collection of music that targeted residents with cognitive difficulties), Songwriting with Section (group that wrote 3 themed songs and learned various songwriting techniques), and Drumming Workshop (4 week workshop open to all sections at the Veteran's Home). My internship responsibilities also included working with at least 3 individual residents with varying levels of functioning. I worked with 5 individual residents with low to high levels of functioning. As part of my treatment plan; I assessed each resident, established goals and objectives, designed and implemented session plans, wrote progress notes, collected data, and wrote conclusions and recommendations on each individual. Additionally; I also wrote a case study, engaged in bedside visits with residents, designed and managed a quality assurance survey, and conducted a research pilot study on a songwriting group. While working as an intern at the Veteran's Home I also learned the value of non-musical experiences and groups. I worked with the Drill Team (a group of residents in electronic wheelchairs) on various routines and led the group through the Yountville Days Parade. I also worked with the Ceramics group in collaboration with the Art Therapist in order to assist residents with creating, painting, and drawing various projects.Overall, the experience with the Veterans and staff was valuable, insightful and inspiring. Show more Show less

Music Therapy Practicum Student

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2012

I was responsible for designing and implementing session plans for our music therapy sessions at the following sites. Music Therapy Practicum Experience Sites and Population DescriptionDavid's Harp (Mental Health Day Program for Mature-Older Adults)Portland VA Medical Center (Substance Abuse and Recovery for Mature-Older Adults)Mt. Scott Community Center (United Cerebral Palsy Music Therapy Group)Port City Development Center (Community Center for Adults with… I was responsible for designing and implementing session plans for our music therapy sessions at the following sites. Music Therapy Practicum Experience Sites and Population DescriptionDavid's Harp (Mental Health Day Program for Mature-Older Adults)Portland VA Medical Center (Substance Abuse and Recovery for Mature-Older Adults)Mt. Scott Community Center (United Cerebral Palsy Music Therapy Group)Port City Development Center (Community Center for Adults with Developmental Delays)Community Arts Preschool (Typically developing preschool children)Campy Yakety Yak (2 week camp with children with Developmental Delays)Marie Smith Health & Social Center (Community Site with Adults with Mental/Physical DelaysMiramount Pointe (Senior Living Center for Older Adults with Neurological Disorders)Community Parkinson's Choir (Community Choir for Adults and Older Adults with Parkinson's Disease)I planned and led the activities as part of a team of music therapists. The experience of designing my own session plan to meet the needs of the clients was very rewarding and insightful. I also enjoyed learning how to conduct various types of music therapy assessments and implementing treatment plans according to population. Since I was able to work with such a diverse range of diagnoses and ages, my comfort level working with any population is strong. Show more Show less