Music Therapist, Activity coordinator, Activity Therapy

Megumi Kajigaya

acg9al@r.postjobfree.com 970-***-****

* ******** **. #*** * inter Springs, FL 32708

EDUCATION

Master of Music, Music Therapy

Colorado State University

Graduation: May 2014

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science

Minor, Music

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Graduation: May 2010

CERTIFICATIONS

MT-BC (Music Therapist - Board Certified)

CPR/AED Certification

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of Music Therapy, Pamela Rowe Speech & Music Therapy, Longwood, FL (May 2014 - Present)

Responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing individual/group music therapy treatment for children and adults with speech, language, and communication needs, assessing and documenting

patient’s needs and progress, attending team meetings, and presenting to promote the music therapy

service.

Facilitate speech articulation, speech fluency, vocal quality, expressive/receptive language skill, communication skill, socio-emotional skill, improving mood, attention, memory, reality-oriented

interaction for diverse clientele (i.e. children with developmental delay, persons with special needs,

individuals with neurologic impairment, prevention program for adolescents at risk of substance abuse

& behavioral health problems, adults with communication deficits secondary to mental health problems, and residents at nursing/memory care facilities, hospice care, and home health care).

Utilize music therapy technique such as music listening, instrumental play, singing, song writing, song discussion, music & movement, music & art, music relaxation, and music related games.

Incorporate music to optimize learning and facilitate addressed function, while co-leading with Speech Language Pathologists.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Music Therapy Intern, Rainbow Mental Health Facility, Osawatomie, KS (Jul 2013 - Jan 2014)

Was responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing individual/group music therapy treatment at a state psychiatric hospital, attending interdisciplinary meetings, assessing and do cumenting patient’s needs and progress.

Facilitated decreasing symptoms of psychosis, reality-oriented interaction, focus of attention, social interaction, executive functioning, improving mood, positive attitude, inter-personal skill, developing

coping strategies, constructive emotional expression, and self -awareness.

Utilized music therapy technique, such as music listening, singing, instrumental play, song discussion, song writing, music & movement, music & art, music relaxation, and music related games.

Co-led with an Art Therapist and Recreation Therapists, utilizing music in conjunction with art and recreation.

Student Music Therapist, NMT Exercise Group, Fort Collins, CO (Aug 2012 - Dec 2012)

Was responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing weekly music therapy treatment for a group of adults with neurological disorders (i.e. post-stroke, Parkinson’s Disorder, Peripheral Neuropathy, Multiple Sclerosis, and Traumatic Brain Injury), attending post-session meetings, assessing and documenting patient’s needs and progress.

Facilitated a variety of endurance, strength, and balance exercises on upper/lower extremities.

Utilized music therapy technique, such as rhythmic entrainment, instrumental playing, and auditory sonification.

Co-led with a team of PTs and assessed gait cadence, velocity, and stride length.

Student Music Therapist, Music Therapy for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Fort Collins, CO (May 2012 - Aug 2012)

Was responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing weekly music therapy treatment for a group of young adults with developmental disabilities, attending pre-session/post-session meetings, assessing and documenting patient’s needs and progress.

Facilitated gross/fine motor skill, and motor coordination, increasing speech volume, use of augmentative communication device, decision making, sustained attention, meaningful interaction, peer social interaction, and sharing with others.

Utilized music therapy techniques such as rhythmic entrainment, instrumental playing, auditory sonification, therapeutic singing, and music improvisation.

Student Music Therapist, CSU Outreach Clinic, Fort Collins, CO (Jan 2012 - May 2012)

Was responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing weekly music therapy treatment for a group of children (9-13 years old) with developmental disabilities, attending pre-session/post-session meetings, assessing and documenting patient’s needs and progress.

Facilitated fine motor skills, functional communication skill (i.e. signs and verbal communication), speech articulation, attention, impulse control, sharing with others, and leadership.

Utilized music therapy techniques such as instrumental playing, auditory sonification, rhythmic entrainment, singing, music as contingent positive reinforcement, and music & movement.

Student Music Therapist, Residence at Oakridge, Fort Collins, CO (Sep 2011 - Dec 2011)

Was responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing weekly music therapy treatment for a group of residents at an assisted living facility, attending pre-session/post-session meetings, assessing and documenting patient’s needs and progress.

Facilitated upper/lower gross motor skill, focus of attention, long-term/short-term memory, peer socialization, and self-expression.

Utilized music therapy techniques, such as instrumental playing, auditory sonification, rhythmic entrainment, music memory training, and singing along.

Student Assistant, Children’s Clinic, Fort Collins, CO (Feb 2011 - May 2011)

Assisted Student Music Therapists while participating in weekly music therapy sessions for children with developmental disabilities.

Modeled and guided the clients during the treatment addressing cognitive, speech, and social skills.

Student Assistant, Parkinson’s Support Group, Fort Collins, CO (Aug 2010 - Dec 2010)

Assisted Student Music Therapists while participating in weekly music therapy exercise group for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Modeled and guided the clients for safety, during upper/lower extremity and balance exercise, and gait training.

MUSICAL SKILLS

Clarinet: Primary instrument. Studied for 6 years. Advanced level.

Piano: Studied for 8 years. Intermediate level.

Guitar: Studied for 2 years. Intermediate level.

Autoharp, Voice, & Percussion Techniques: Proficient skills obtained from clinical experience.

Electric Instruments: Familiar with the use of keyboard, Omnichord, and QChord.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Assistant, Lesher Middle School, Fort Collins, CO

Feb 2013 -

May 2013 Volunteered for music therapy service for a group of adolescents with developmental disabilities.

Modeled and guided the clients, and assisted student music therapists addressing cognitive, speech,

social, and academic skills.

Volunteer Music Therapy Student, Parkinson’s Singing Group, Fort Collins, CO (Jan 2013 - May 2013)

Volunteered for music therapy service for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Led a variety of speech exercise and facilitated breath support, increasing/controlling speech volume, clear articulation, and appropriate speech rate.

Utilized music therapy techniques, such as rhythmic entrainment, auditory sonification, and singing.

Volunteer Music Therapy Student, Kris’ Camp, Idyllwild, CA (June 2012)

Planned and implemented individual/group music therapy sessions in a summer camp program for children with autism.

Facilitated sensorimotor, communication and social interaction skills.

Utilized music therapy techniques, such as rhythmic entrainment, auditory sonification, music & movement, and rhythmic improvisation.

Worked in an inter-disciplinary team with OT, PT, Special Ed Professionals and MT.

Intern, Children’s Rehab Center, Grand Island, NE (June 2009 - July 2009)

Interned at a developmental pediatric therapy clinic and observed PT, OT, and SLP to address individual goals of children with developmental disabilities/delay.

Implemented gross motor exercises for clients with motor skill impairment under supervision of PT.

Volunteer Student Assistant, Kris’ Camp, Phoenix, AZ (July 2009)

Volunteered for a summer camp program for children with autism to improve social, sensorimotor, speech skills.

Planned and implemented individual treatment to enhance motor coordination, and guided clients during large group sessions.

INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PROJECT

Lead Researcher, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (Aug 2012 - May 2013)

Conducted a research project to study the effect of using rhythmic auditory stimulation to facilitate cognitive processing in a person with autism.

AWARD - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Student Assistant, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE (Aug 2009 - May 2010)

Promoted to increase visibility of the UNK One-Handed Woodwinds Program founded by Dr. David Nabb.

Attended National American Music Therapy conference held in St. Louis, MO in 2009 to assist Dr. Nabb with presenting his One-handed Woodwinds Program, presented in poster sessions at Undergraduate Research Fellows Presentation Day held in fall 2009 and spring 2010, assisted in Dr. Nabb’s survey to learn visibility of adapted woodwind instruments in Professional Music Therapists in the US.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

American Music Therapy Association Membership (Jan 2011 - Present)

Colorado State University Japanese Student Association (Jan 2013 - May 2013)

Colorado State University Symphonic Band (Aug 2012 - Dec 2012)

Small Chamber Ensemble, Colorado State University (Aug 2012 - Dec 2012)

University of Nebraska-Kearney Orchestra (Jan 2009 - May 2010)

University of Nebraska-Kearney Marching Band (Aug 2009 - Dec 2009)

University of Nebraska-Kearney Wind Ensemble (Aug 2008 - May 2010)

Japanese Association in Kearney (Aug 2008 - Dec 2010)

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