Music Therapist - Regional Clinical Supervisor

• Mar 2022 - Present

Board Certified Music Therapist

• Sep 2015 - Mar 2022

I provided clinical and evidence-based music experiences in client homes and facilities with individuals and groups of all ages to address physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and communication needs. Facilities included: -The Little Tree Inclusive Preschool of Anniston - Piedmont Health Care Center -Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties -Calhoun County Adult Training Center -UCP Adult Day Habilitation Program -Neuro Community Care (in home clients) -Cleburne County School System Show less

Music Therapist

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

I was hired for a short-term contract right after I completed my internship to cover a maternity leave. I utilized music to improve and enhance children's development, to increase independence, and to enhance the learning experience of children with I/DD from ages six months to five years.

Music Therapy Intern

• Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

I utilized music to improve and enhance children's development, to increase independence, and to enhance the learning experience of children with I/DD from ages six months to five years.

Clinical Supervisor for the Music Therapy Department

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

I supervised and aided music therapy students at Noland Hospital (long-term care facility), RHOC (autism group home), Rise (school for children with special needs), and North Harbor (adult acute psychiatric unit). Additional responsibilities included providing weekly reports to the director of music therapy regarding students' clinical progress as well as written feedback (strengths and needs) to students after each session, assistance with assessment and program planning (goals and objectives), and session planning as well as writing letters of recommendation for music therapy internships. I also taught music therapy skills for a practicum class with juniors and seniors on Thursday nights when needed. Show less