Music Theory, Music Performance

Irena Horodynska

Phone Contact: 602-***-****

E: mail: ***********@*****.***

I am self-motivate individual; looking to be gainfully employed.

Education

MS (2006) Master Degree in Criminal Justice: Lewis University, IL.

BA (2003) Bachelor of Arts in Music/Spanish: Elmhurst College, IL.

Clinical Experience

● Experienced mental health professional specializing in children, adolescents, adults, and families; working with SMI, GMH population (including Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, and

other mental disorders).

● Progressive experience in behavioral health: Art-Therapy, Music Therapy, In-Home Therapy, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Court System and Law Enforcement field.

● Experienced in Case Management (Advocacy, TX Plans, Intake and Mental Assessments,

Clinical Progress Notes, Drug Screening, Discharges, collaboration with appeals and Grievance.

Work History:

2024- School Year-Special Aid Teacher- Middle School Mountain Lions;10203 East Mc Dowell Ranch Road, Scottsdale AZ 85253

Paraprofessional

One on one assistance in study with Special Education students.

2024-2023 ACT Team Rehabilitation Specialist- Southwest Network 3227 E. Bell Rd Phoenix AZ 85023

Emergency counseling

Assertive treatment

In home visits

Mental Health Therapy

2022-2023 Crisis Counselor – Crisis Stabilization Unit Polara Health, 3345 n Windsong Drive,

Prescott, AZ, 86301.

• Crisis Assessment, Mental Status Exam, Drug Screening.

• Safety Plan and/or placement.

• Client’s assistance in Emergency Situation, and Emergency Counseling.

• Hot Line

2022-2019 Rehabilitation Specialist - Partners in Recovery -5625 W. Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ, 85308

● Rehabilitation and Recovery assistance: Groups and Individual Encounters with Clients.

● Enhancement of Work and meaningful activities for clients.

● Individual and group workshops, Case Management, outings.

● Referrals and coordination about client’s mental health.

2019-2016 Artistic Behavioral Health Specialist- Art Awakenings, 1005 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004.

Art instructor and teacher, teaching art classes with elements of art history in classroom

set up, educator to GMH, SMI adults and minority groups, facilitating discussions on BH

educational topic and groups.

Classes: mosaic, abstract painting, clay and wool.

Case Management.

Intakes.

2009- still active in Agency (on call). Teacher; part time

Hovland Conservatory of Music ( multiple locations in AZ)

● Working with challenged children (k-12) Autism, ADHD, Bi-polar Disorders, Educating

and providing clinical approach through music.

● Introducing Music Therapy elements to low and non-low functioning students

● Maintaining individual pace according to everyone's skills.

● Preparation of recitals and concerts presenting the best ability of student.

● Parent- Teacher Conferences.

2011-2008 Therapist: part time

(Choice of Network: Child Protective Service, Family Agencies, Non-Profit Organizations PT)

● Assessment, treatment, development and implementation of client therapeutic plans.

● Counsel emergency situation.

● Provide crisis stabilization.

● Provide home based family counseling.

● Prepare goal-oriented services plans and progress notes.

● Assist the client and/or family in obtaining and maintaining stability by providing

supportive counseling, parenting education and behavior management.

● Maintain therapeutic services within organizational and funding source guidelines.

● Maintain written documentation, detailing client progress towards goals attainment.

● Coordination with Court system, Probation Officers, Attorneys, School Principals and

other authorities.

● Site visitations in jail, charter schools, hospitals and other institutions.

Teaching Experience:

● Art Awakenings ( 2019-16)

● Montessori Preschool (2015)

● Hovland Conservatory of Music ( 2011-present)

● Foreign Language Network ( 2003-2000)

● E.S.L. assistant College of Du Page (IL: 1999)

● Online Tutoring and In home tutoring.

● kindergarten

Other Skills and Experiences:

• Languages: Polish, English, Spanish, Russian

• Arizona Educator Certification (K-12)

• BHT Certified

• Art Exhibitions

Music Short cuts and Publications:

• Irena...eBook B073WP1RHS

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/irena-horodynska-7176596

• https://youtu.be/8PDCBRQud-Y?si=4f62d-SXlykaeXeT

• fineartamerica.com/profiles/3-irena-horodynska

Thank you for taking time to read my resume.

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