Experience

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  St. phillips lutheran church

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

  Music director

  Selected hymns and anthems for for Sunday Services. Lead congregation in worship. Taught and lead the choir at Thursday evening rehearsals and Sunday worship.

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  Napoli school of music and dance

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Substitute voice and piano teacher

  Trained children and adults at the beginner and intermediate levels of piano and voice.

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  Kimberton waldorf school

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2013

  Piano accompanist

  Provided musical accompaniment for 7th - 10th grade Eurythmy classes. Sight read music at intermediate to advanced levels.

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  Indian creek foundation

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

  Vocational instructor

  Facilitated skill-building activities for adults with intellectual and developmental delays aimed at promoting social interaction, improving communication, developing tools for pre-vocational work, assisting in daily living needs, and integrating into the community.

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  Camphill soltane foundation

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

  Piano accompanist

  Provided musical accompaniment on piano for therapeutic Eurythmy classes at a school for adults with intellectual disabilities.

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  New york university

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Music therapy graduate student

  Relevant Coursework:-Internship (1200 + hours) -Seminar-Practicum -Adult and Childhood Fieldwork (300 hours)-Theory Development -Clinical Foundations (piano concentration)-Abnormal and Developmental Psychology-Advanced Adult Methods-Advanced Childhood Theory

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  Heart share human services

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Music therapy fieldwork student

  -Shadowed and participated in the facilitation of group and individual music therapy under the supervision of a full-time Music Therapist (MT-BC, NR) for preschool children with autism and developmental delays. -Engaged in on-site, weekly supervisory training to assess needs and goals for the population as well as reflect on and brainstorm solutions to arising challenges. Training included the development of clinical improvisation through role playing and review of music theory.-Participated in developing cultural sensitivity by learning and sharing a variety of musical styles and genres.-Implemented clinically composed original songs into groups and individual sessions to encourage progress toward client goals. Show less

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  Transport for ugandan sick children

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Graduate independent study

  -Traveled with Transport for Ugandan Sick Children (TUSC) - organization that provides individuals who otherwise cannot afford transportation to medical centers-- to the surrounding villages of Jinja, providing group music therapy for disadvantaged children.-Provided procedural support during dressing changes for injured children-Collaborated with local occupational therapists to provide music therapy for children with developmental delays-Assisted TUSC in creating connections with local hospice care center to provide transportation for individuals in need Show less

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  Musicians without borders

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Graduate independent study

  -Lead workshops for HIV + youth leaders about vocal health and the use of music with children and adolescents affected by HIV.-Shadowed and co-facilitated music therapy groups for HIV+ youth and children with a full-time Music Therapist (MT-BC) employed by MwB.-Participated in discussions with board-certified music therapist regarding the dynamics of practicing music therapy in different cultures. Reviewed implications of the variety of perspectives on the efficacy, purpose, and use of music in different cultures, particularly how it applies to psychotherapy. Show less

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  South beach psychiatric center baltic street op clinic

  Feb 2014 - May 2014

  Music therapy fieldwork student

  - Shadowed and participated in the facilitation of group and individual music therapy under the supervision of a full-time Music Therapist (MT-BC) for outpatient adults with a variety of mental health diagnoses including borderline, depression, schizophrenia, trauma, PTSD, and trait anxiety.-Co-facilitated imagery and music groups, and drumming circles, and rehearsals for "The Baltic Street Band."-Participated in a community music therapy model by musically supporting clients performing covers and original music in the greater community-Recorded clients' original songs at on-site recording studio. Used Garage Band to provide CDs for clients to take home.-Provided therapeutic vocal training and songwriting assistance to clients participating in "The Baltic Street Band." Show less

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  The louis armstrong center for music and medicine at mount sinai beth israel

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2015

  Graduate music therapy intern

  -Engaged in weekly supervisory training according to AMTA competency requirements-Facilitated individual and group music therapy sessions for adults and children with cancer, COPD, substance abuse, diabetes, stroke and aphasia, HIV, depression, trait anxiety, state anxiety, and bi-polar disorder -Facilitated Environmental Music Therapy (EMT) as well as protocolized music psychotherapy interventions to reduce state anxiety and promote relaxation-Provided music therapy for pain management, tension release, and overall coping skills related to challenges of hospitalization and illness -Contributed to research projects involving the efficacy of music therapy with stroke patients and the effectiveness of environmental music therapy in the SICU to create a healing environment. Show less

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  The louis armstrong center for music and medicine at mount sinai health systems

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2019

  Music psychotherapist mt-bc, ma, lcat

  -Facilitate individual and group music therapy sessions for adults and children with cancer, substance abuse, diabetes, stroke and aphasia, HIV, depression, trait anxiety, state anxiety, and bi-polar disorder -Facilitate Environmental Music Therapy (EMT) as well as protocolized music psychotherapy interventions to reduce state anxiety and promote relaxation-Provide music therapy for pain management, tension release, and overall coping skills related to challenges of hospitalization and illness -Provide supervisory guidance and instruction for undergraduate interns. Show less

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  New york creative arts therapists pllc

  Sept 2019 - now

  Music therapist

  -Provide individual music psychotherapy for clients struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal issues, race and gender identity, stress management, grief and loss, creative blocks, and personal growth.

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  Sound mind music therapy

  Jul 2020 - now

  Music therapist

  Provide individual music psychotherapy for clients struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal issues, race and gender identity, stress management, grief and loss, creative blocks, and personal growth.Provide music therapy informed voice lessons for burned out musicians or individuals looking to deepen the mind-body connection through singing.