Jacqueline Duggan
San Antonio,TX
Overview
2012
2012
years of professional experience
Work History
Director,Music Therapy Dept
San Antonio State Hospital
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Piano Teacher
Alamo Music Store
- Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Provided constructive feedback on technique, expression, posture, rhythm-reading skills during weekly private lessons.
- Developed personalized curriculum for each student to cater to their unique learning styles and needs.
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating innovative teaching methods and individualized lesson plans.
- Established a supportive learning environment that promoted open communication between students, parents, and faculty members.
- Successfully prepared students for recitals, auditions, and competitions by implementing effective practice strategies.
- Facilitated events aimed at promoting student achievements through public performances.
- Improved student understanding of piano theory through creative games and activities.
- Increased student retention rates by developing strong relationships with students and their families.
- Evaluated and graded student performance, homework assignments, projects and tests.
- Continuously researched current trends pedagogy ensuring instruction remained relevant engaging.
- Ensured smooth communication with parents about their child''s progress through regular meetings discussing achievements areas needing improvement.
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
- Fostered a passion for music in students by exposing them to various genres, composers, and historical periods.
- Collaborated with other music teachers to design interdisciplinary projects that enhanced overall musical understanding.
- Kept up-to-date with advancements in piano pedagogy by attending workshops, conferences, and participating in professional development opportunities.
- Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
- Implemented comprehensive progress tracking systems to monitor student improvement and provide valuable feedback.
- Maintained current knowledge of community plays, concerts and performance events to suggest student attendance.
- Served as a mentor for new piano teachers at the institution offering guidance on best practices while teaching piano lessons.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Prepared over Number piano students for showcase performances.
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
- Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students.
- Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in art subjects.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
Nationally Board Certified Music Therapist
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
- Facilitated community outreach programs, raising awareness about the benefits of music therapy among local organizations and schools.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Increased client engagement through the incorporation of diverse musical styles and instruments in sessions.
Art& Music Teacher'
St John the Apostle Catholic School
Nationally Board Certified Music Therapist
Ft. Worth State School
Music Therapy Internship
Denton State School
Lifeguard
Texas Women' University S Hospital
Checkout Operator
Bank of America
Waitress Supervisor
Waffle House
Nationally Board Certified Music Therapist
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
06.1993 - 06.2011
- Improved patient communication skills by facilitating group music therapy sessions focused on social interaction.
- Facilitated community outreach programs, raising awareness about the benefits of music therapy among local organizations and schools.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Increased client engagement through the incorporation of diverse musical styles and instruments in sessions.
- Advocated for the inclusion of music therapy services in healthcare settings, increasing accessibility for those who could benefit from this unique form of treatment.
- Presented at professional conferences, sharing knowledge and insights with fellow clinicians in the field of music therapy.
- Developed innovative techniques for incorporating technology into music therapy sessions, enhancing client engagement and experiences.
- Trained staff members on the benefits of music therapy, increasing awareness and referral rates within the facility.
- Established positive rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication during sessions.
- Led educational workshops for caregivers, teaching them strategies for using music as a tool to support their loved ones'' well-being at home.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive therapeutic care for patients.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care across all disciplines involved in treatment plans.
- Served as a resource for families seeking support and information about how to incorporate music into their loved ones'' daily lives effectively.
- Coordinated special events such as therapeutic concerts or drum circles that promoted social connection among clients while reinforcing therapeutic goals collectively experienced in individual sessions.
- Provided supervision and mentorship for student interns, helping shape future professionals in the field of music therapy.
- Made accurate treatment decisions by assessing client functioning levels, strengths and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical or other abilities.
- Designed music therapy experiences using various musical elements to meet clients' goals or objectives.
- Established client goals and objectives for music therapy treatment programs and helped each achieve targets with hands-on therapeutic style.
Timeline
Nationally Board Certified Music Therapist
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
06.1993 - 06.2011
Director,Music Therapy Dept
San Antonio State Hospital
Piano Teacher
Alamo Music Store
Nationally Board Certified Music Therapist
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
Art& Music Teacher'
St John the Apostle Catholic School
Nationally Board Certified Music Therapist
Ft. Worth State School
Music Therapy Internship
Denton State School
Lifeguard
Texas Women' University S Hospital
Checkout Operator
Bank of America
Waitress Supervisor
Waffle House