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Education
M.M. Colorado State University, Master of Music, focus in Neurologic Music Therapy
locus on neurologlc Muslc 1herapy. Coursework encompassed sychology of ersonallLy, hyslology and
AnaLomy, Advanced Cllnlcal racLlce, lmprovlsaLlon, neurologlcal loundaLlons of Muslc 1herapy, PlsLorlc
loundaLlons of Muslc 1herapy, AnalyLlc 1echnlques (Muslc 1heory) and CraduaLe llnal ro[ecL
B.M. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Bachelors Degree in Music Therapy
Coursework encompassed LhaL of a muslc performance ma[or and muslc Lherapy ma[or (comprehenslve ma[or),
Applled Lessons (lano for 8 semesLers, ercusslon for 4 semesLers, Parp for 2 semesLers), Muslc 1heory
(wrlLLen and aural), ComposlLlon, CrchesLraLlon, ConducLlng, Muslc hlsLory, Cllnlcal plano reperLolre, lolk CulLar,
Muslc 1herapy 1echnlques, Cllnlcal AppllcaLlons of percusslon Lechnlque, Cllnlcal lmprovlsaLlon, sychology of
Muslc, lnfluence of Muslc on 8ehavlor
Experience
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Los Angeles Area
ulagnosls lnclude: Alzhelmer's, AnxleLy ulsorder, AuLlsm, 8lpolar, Cerebral alsy, uemenLla,
uevelopmenLal uelays, uown Syndrome, Clobal uelays, MenLal lllness, Cbsesslve Compulslon,
Selzure ulsorder, SLroke, 1raumaLlc 8raln ln[ury, Wllllam's Syndrome
Sesslons are sLrucLured Lo be cllenL led wlLh emphasls on supporLlng naLural lnLeracLlons
lnLegraLe speclallzed Lralnlng ln ul8 (Soclal-emoLlonal based approach) and neurologlc Muslc
1herapy
Muslc 1eacher
rovlde LradlLlonal and adapLed formaL muslc lessons Lo sLudenLs of all ages and ablllLles
locus on ulLlmaLe success and moLlvaLlon LhroughouL learnlng process
Cver 12 years experlence provldlng muslc lessons Lo chlldren, adolescenLs and adulLs of all
ablllLles and levels
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SLrengLh ln lnLegraLlng real llfe performance opporLunlLles lnLo lessons
SLrong slghL-readlng skllls
?ears of performlng ln llve band/performance seLLlngs: rock venues (full band),
slnger/songwrlLer seLLlng (planlsL and vocallsL) ensemble accompanlsL, eLc.
resenLer
lnLernaLlonal speaker wlLh years of experlence faclllLaLlng workshops, presenLaLlons and
conferences
rovlde ln-servlces and workshops Lo sLaff, parenLs, careglvers, and lnLeresLed lndlvlduals ln
muslc Lherapy LhroughouL Lhe greaLer Los Angeles area
ln-servlces and workshops are cusLomlzed and Lallored Lo meeL Lhe needs of Lhe group. 1hey
range from belng educaLlonal Lo hands on acLlvlLles, and everywhere ln beLween


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rofess|ona| Ch||d Deve|opment Assoc|ates, Inc. 04]2008-07]2014
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Supervised department staff (music therapists, art teacher, and music therapy interns).
Recruited and hired as needed, monitored staff credentials, required paperwork, and
professional development. Provided clinical supervision through direct observation, review of
documentation, and clinical support meetings. Managed staff hours, schedules, caseloads,
and productivity and evaluated job performances. Enforced policies, reimbursement requests,
professional development monies, vacation/leave requests, time sheet, and billing.
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Completed internship application and received approval to begin National Roster Music
Therapy Internship. Interviewed and accepted appropriate interns. Followed strict guidelines
and requirements enforced by the American Music Therapy Association and Certification Board
for Music Therapists.


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laclllLaLed muslc Lherapy assessmenLs and sesslons, and adapLed muslc lessons for cllenLs aged 2-22.
lacilitated group music therapy sessions for individuals ranging from 40+ years with
developmental disabilities. Maintained accurate client records including: daily chart notes,
progress reports, individualized program plans, etc. Engaged in ongoing collaboration with
parents, teachers, service coordinators, and therapists. Implemented DIR/Floortime.

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Developed Assessment tool and protocol, organized members of the TBI team, scheduled and
organized team meetings, monitored grant awards and submit new grant applications,
increased referrals and education about Traumatic Brain Injury clinic programs through phone
calls, workshops and presentations for families, organizations and potential clients, and created
and designed marketing materials to promote programs.

no|d|ng nands ed|atr|c 1herapy 01]2007 - 04]2008
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Worked with children ages 2-16 with development disorders, focusing on children with
neurological disorders. Provided Floortime therapy, music therapy, behavioral intervention and
social skills therapy assessments and services in a clinical and home setting. Taught piano
lessons to children with and without neurological disorders. Facilitated parent training in the
techniques of Floortime therapy, music therapy and behavioral intervention.
Centra| W|scons|n Center for Deve|opmenta||y D|sab|ed 06]2006 - 12]2006
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Worked under the direction of three music therapists, handled and scheduled my own case
load, completed assessments, setup goals and objectives, collected data, implemented Music
Therapy techniques and interventions. Conducted group and individual Music Therapy
sessions for 1-10 clients of the age range of birth to geriatric. Attended interdisciplinary
meetings; participated, volunteered and helped coordinate center-wide events.

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Un|vers|ty of W|scons|n - Lau C|a|re 09]2002-0S]2006
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Accompanist for university choirs and voice department auditions, Accompanied a minimum of
4 vocalists each semester (voice competitions, lessons, juries, recitals, and all performances.)

Professional Organizations, Trainings and Certifications
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DIR Intermediate Practitioner
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Certification in Neurologic Music Therapy
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Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders (ICDL) Regional Institute DIR Level B
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Board Certified Music Therapist, Certification #08171
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Member of American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
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Member of Western Regional Chapter, American Music Therapy Association, Inc.




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Presentations, Workshops and Conferences
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Scoala si Gardinita Finlandez-Romano in Romania (8 hours)
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Altadena Rotary Club (1 hour)
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Linda Visa Childrens Center (1.5 hours) July 2012
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Club 21 (1.5 hours) February 2013
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Birth to Three Seminar (2 hours) September 2012
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Berea Vision - Spanish news station (2 hours)
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Pasadena Child Development Associates (6 hours)
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Child Care Resource Center Institute (3 hours)
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Huntington Hospital (3 hours)
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Options Head Start (2 hours)
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Lanterman Resource Center Playgroup (1 hour)


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Franklin Elementary School (2 hours)
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Pasadena City College (2 hours)
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El Nido Preschool (2 hours)
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Villa Esperanza School (1 hour)
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Pasadena Christian School (1 hour)
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National Music Therapy Conference, Orlando, FL (2 hours)