Taylor Bell MT-BC MHA

Experience

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  Sona Bell Music Therapy Services (a sole proprietorship)

  May 2012 - Jun 2020

  Music Therapist

  * Conducts therapy sessions to improve clients’ well-being and overall life* Develops treatment plans to meet needs of clients, based on assessments, clients' interests, and therapy objectives determined by the clients and therapist* Works efficiently and successfully to conduct sessions independently * Implements new ways of using activities to maintain clients’ interest in therapy* Observes analyzes, and records clients'​ participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed* Obtains information from available medical records, family members and the clients themselves to assess clients'​ capabilities, needs and interests* Plans, organizes, directs and participates in treatment programs and activities to facilitate clients'​ rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems* Prepares, explores, and determines methods for billing and fees for services Show less

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  Central State Hospital

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Conducted therapy sessions to improve clients’ mental and physical well-being• Conferred with members of interdisciplinary team to plan and evaluate therapy programs• Developed treatment plans to meet needs of client, based on assessments, client interests, and objectives of therapy• Worked effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team• Implemented new ways of using activities to maintain clients’ interest in the program• Observed, analyzed, and recorded clients' participation, reactions, and progress during treat-ment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed• Obtained information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the clients themselves to assess clients' capabilities, needs and interests• Planned, organized, directed and participated in treatment programs and activities to facili-tate clients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medi-cal problems• Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team and administration to reflect clients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression Show less • Conducted therapy sessions to improve clients’ mental and physical well-being• Conferred with members of interdisciplinary team to plan and evaluate therapy programs• Developed treatment plans to meet needs of client, based on assessments, client interests, and objectives of therapy• Worked effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team• Implemented new ways of using activities to maintain clients’ interest in the program• Observed, analyzed, and recorded clients' participation, reactions, and progress during treat-ment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed• Obtained information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the clients themselves to assess clients' capabilities, needs and interests• Planned, organized, directed and participated in treatment programs and activities to facili-tate clients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medi-cal problems• Prepared and submitted reports and charts to treatment team and administration to reflect clients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression Show less

  • Music Therapist/ Activity Therapist

    Jun 2013 - Sept 2014

  • Music Therapy Intern

    Sept 2012 - Jun 2013
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  Maryville University

  Jan 2014 - now

  Senior Instructional Technologist
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  Maryville University of Saint Louis

  Aug 2016 - now

  Management of Maryville's LMSCoordinating Maryville's 1:1 iPad initiativeProviding Academic support to faculty and students within the LMSProviding documentation and workshops that facilitate the use of technology for academic advancement

  • Senior Instructional Technologist

    Nov 2012 - now

  • Instructional Technology Specialist and Digital World Coordinator

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2020
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  BlackUnicorn Technology & Consulting LLC

  Jun 2020 - now

  Founder/CEO