Graciela Cohen
Warminster,PA
Summary
Ambitious, hard-working, and warmhearted music therapy student who is willing to make a difference in people's lives through music. Patient and tolerant when working with clients from the adult and elderly populations. Encourages creativity and expression in sessions while helping clients achieve their therapeutic goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Therapy Practicum
Bon Homie LTD Adult Day Center
01.2024 - Current
- Assist supervisor in holding sessions for adult clients with physical and developmental disabilities
- Sing while I accompany on the guitar as part of the interventions.
- Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Fitness Center Assistant
Immaculata University Fitness Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced member experience by conducting regular equipment inspections, identifying maintenance needs, and scheduling repairs as necessary.
- Promoted a safe workout environment by monitoring gym activities and enforcing facility rules and guidelines consistently.
- Facilitated a positive atmosphere by greeting members upon arrival, fostering a welcoming community within the fitness center.
- Monitor students as they sign in and out of the fitness center and while borrowing gaming equipment.
Music Therapy Practicum
Immaculata University Music Therapy Clinic
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Held sessions for clients with disabilities and used music to help reach their cognitive and social goals under the supervision of the head of Immaculata's music therapy department, Dr. Daniel F. Benonis, PhD, MT-Bd, LPC.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Food Server
Christ's Home Senior Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly food service
- Managed food and beverage orders from residents to prepare and serve
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests. Including dining room and kitchen setup before and after dinning hours.
- Resolved customer concerns and relayed relevant information to supervisor.
- Assured compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music: Music Therapy
Immaculata University
Malvern, PA05.2025
Skills
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Administrative tasks
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
Affiliations
- Immaculata's Chorale, 2021-2023
- Immaculata's acappella group (Immacapella), 2022-PRESENT
- Immaculata's Percussion Ensemble, 2023-PRESENT
- Immaculata's Cue and Curtain, 2021-PRESENT
- Immaculata's Music Council, 2021-2022
- Immaculata's Music Therapy Club, 2022-2023
Abilities And Skills
- Primary instrument: Voice
- Proficient in guitar, piano, and percussion
- Incorporate clients' interests into sessions
Volunteer Experience
Church CantorSt. Joseph Roman Catholic ChurchWarrington, PA
Music MinisterImmaculata UniversityMalvern, PA
2016 – PRESENT
Lead the congregation in song with liturgical music. Also, act as a paid cantor for weddings and funerals as needed.
Music MinisterImmaculata UniversityMalvern, PA
2021 – PRESENT
Participate in the university's music ministry choir by performing liturgical music for the special occasion masses on campus. If necessary, lead the congregation in the hymns or spiritual songs.
Timeline
Music Therapy Practicum
Bon Homie LTD Adult Day Center
01.2024 - Current
Fitness Center Assistant
Immaculata University Fitness Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Music Therapy Practicum
Immaculata University Music Therapy Clinic
01.2023 - 12.2023
Food Server
Christ's Home Senior Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Music: Music Therapy
Immaculata University
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