Ava Youngreen
Beverly,MA
Summary
Excited student ready to learn and experience new methods and techniques of music therapy in a professional setting. Committed to expanding musical repertoire and effectively meeting clients' goals and needs. Looking forward to being musically and therapeutically challenged in new ways.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student
VNA Health Group
01.2024 - Current
- Working with older adults receiving hospice care
- Observe and participate in musical experiences and conversations
- Will fully lead small groups and individual sessions
- Learning musical repertoire that coincides with patients' musical preferences
- Learning new guitar chords and strumming techniques
Practicum Student
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with short term inpatient adults in a psychiatric setting.
- Observed and participated in sessions for the first month.
- Co-lead sessions with my practicum partner.
- Learned about the organization, policies, and treatment plans that support the patients.
- Observed and asked questions about professional documentation after sessions.
- Experimented and practiced multiple music therapy methods with a variety of patients.
Practicum Student
Infinity Music Therapy Services
10.2023 - 11.2023
Practicum Student
Fellowship Village
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Finished my practicum hours at Fellowship Village for the last two weeks of the Spring semester.
- Worked with older adults in a memory care program
- Co-lead sessions with my practicum partner
- Experimented with new musical experiences and repertoire that the clients enjoyed
- Observed a senior intern's sessions and took notes on how to improve my sessions
Practicum Student
Brightview Assisted Living
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked with older adults in the memory care program
- Observed and lightly participated in sessions led by my supervisor for one full semester
- Co-lead the second half of a 45 minute session towards the end of the academic year (Spring 2023)
Sales Associate
Village Silversmith
05.2023 - Current
- Seasonal position
- Learned metaphysical and physical qualities for a large quantity of rocks
- Assisted customers in finding what they were looking for
- Maintained a clean store front
- Answered any customer questions when necessary
Ice Cream Server
Cherry Farm Creamery
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other dessert products sold to customers.
- Kept tidy and organized area to maintain pristine cleanliness.
Caterer
Creative Catering
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Served catering guests by fulfilling orders, communicating requests to kitchen staff and routinely inquiring about customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Therapy
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ06.2025
High School Diploma -
Beverly High School
Beverly, MA06.2021
Skills
- Experienced Singer
- Fundamental Piano Knowledge
- Basic Guitar Skills
- Collaborating With Groups
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- 7 years of Learning French
Timeline
Practicum Student
VNA Health Group
01.2024 - Current
Practicum Student
Infinity Music Therapy Services
10.2023 - 11.2023
Practicum Student
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Sales Associate
Village Silversmith
05.2023 - Current
Practicum Student
Fellowship Village
04.2023 - 05.2023
Practicum Student
Brightview Assisted Living
10.2022 - 04.2023
Ice Cream Server
Cherry Farm Creamery
07.2020 - 12.2022
Caterer
Creative Catering
06.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Music Therapy
Montclair State University
High School Diploma -
Beverly High School