Kathleen Anne Harrill
McDonald,PA
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creative Outreach Coordinator
Farina Foundation
05.2022 - Current
Marketing & Social Media Manager
Creative Dialogues
03.2022 - Current
Creative Arts Program Supervisor
Wesley Family Services
03.2001 - Current
- Founded and directed Creative Arts Program, developing comprehensive music therapy services for individuals with autism and various health diagnoses
- Established and supervised Clinical Training Program for music therapy students and interns
- Designed documentation systems and therapeutic protocols to monitor client progress and meet treatment objectives
- Coordinated with families and treatment teams while managing therapeutic environment and resources
- Trained staff in behavior modification techniques and music therapy implementation
Piano Teacher
Private Music Teacher
05.1996 - Current
Music Editor
George Winston
11.2010 - 06.2023
Wesley Spectrum Services, Education Service Line (Academy and Integrated)
03.2011 - 07.2012
Music Therapist
Independent, Private Music Therapy
11.2000 - 01.2004
Therapeutic Staff Support
Family Behavioral Resources
02.2000 - 03.2001
Therapeutic Staff Support
Nisar, Inc.
10.1999 - 02.2000
Therapeutic Music Activities & Therapeutic Staff Support Positions
Bradley Center
05.1996 - 02.2000
Therapeutic Staff Support
Sharp Visions
05.1997 - 01.1999
Education
Post Graduate Certification Program for Music Therapy -
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA05.1996
Skills
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Data analysis
- Social media marketing
- Public relations
- Fundraising strategies
- Music therapy techniques
- Program development
- Behavior modification
- Client assessment
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Crisis intervention
- Social media management
- Family engagement
- Therapeutic relationship
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Mental health disorders
- Special education
- Effective communication
- Multitasking capacity
- Non-verbal communication
- Developmental delays
- Music therapist - Board-certified
- Professional demeanor
- Interpersonal skills
- Musical proficiency
- Problem-solving abilities
Credentials
- MT-BC
- MARI Practitioner
Awards
- Excellence Award, Wesley Spectrum, 05/17, Awarded with Excellence Award during Employee Recognition Ceremony
- Nominated for 2018 Grammy's Music Educator Award, Grammy in the Schools, 02/17
- Making A Daily Difference, Fund it Forward, 10/16, Fund It Forward presents two awards to individuals in the community who go above and beyond for children with special needs and their families.
- Creativity Award, Wesley Spectrum, 05/16, Awarded with Creativity Award during Employee Recognition Ceremony
- Nominated for 2016 Grammy's Music Educator Award, Grammy in the Schools, 05/15
- Nominated for 2015 Music Educator Award Official Candidates, Grammy in the Schools, 05/14
- Dan Findley Award, Wesley Spectrum, 03/14, Presented with the Wesley Spectrum Dan Findley award for dedication to the children served through the Creative Arts program.
Publications
- Co-Authored book chapter titled Structuring Music Therapy Sessions for Children Diagnosed with ASD published by Charles C. Thomas
- Co-Authored article in Perspectives (Journal of the Early Childhood Music and Movement Association) titled Contributions of Sociocultural Theory in Music Therapy for Autistic Children
- Co-Authored book chapter titled Gifts of Music and Art published by Tulip Press
- Co-Authored book chapter titled The Communities of Practice Approach to Autism, Depression & Self-Regulation published by Charles C. Thomas
Practica Internship
- Forbes Music Therapy Internship, Allegheny University, 03/98, 11/98
- Music Therapy Practicum, Forbes Nursing Center, 09/96, 03/98
- Music Therapy Practicum, Rehabilitation Institute of Pittsburgh, 01/97, 05/97
- Music Therapy Practicum, Day School at D.T. Watson, 09/96, 12/96
- Music Therapy Practicum, Western Psychiatric Institute of Pittsburgh, 09/96, 12/96
Certification
CBMT | Board Certified Music Therapist
MARI (Mandala Assessment Research Instrument) Practitioner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Creative Outreach Coordinator
Farina Foundation
05.2022 - Current
Marketing & Social Media Manager
Creative Dialogues
03.2022 - Current
Wesley Spectrum Services, Education Service Line (Academy and Integrated)
03.2011 - 07.2012
Music Editor
George Winston
11.2010 - 06.2023
Creative Arts Program Supervisor
Wesley Family Services
03.2001 - Current
Music Therapist
Independent, Private Music Therapy
11.2000 - 01.2004
Therapeutic Staff Support
Family Behavioral Resources
02.2000 - 03.2001
Therapeutic Staff Support
Nisar, Inc.
10.1999 - 02.2000
Therapeutic Staff Support
Sharp Visions
05.1997 - 01.1999
Piano Teacher
Private Music Teacher
05.1996 - Current
Therapeutic Music Activities & Therapeutic Staff Support Positions
Bradley Center
05.1996 - 02.2000
Post Graduate Certification Program for Music Therapy -
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Allegheny College
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Allegheny College
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