Paige Kliewer-McClellan
Wichita,KS
Summary
Has worked steadily with a diverse population in an
educational and care capacity through different
mediums. Dedicated to supporting emotional and
social development of all ages and backgrounds.
Trained in developmental stages and
knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing
environments to boost learning and self-discovery.
Desire to complement person-centered strategies
with science-based techniques to promote overall health and wellness through open lines of communication.
Comfortable in leadership and team roles.
Experienced in facilitating group and individual
dance/movement therapy sessions, dance instruction, and both 1:1 and group education. Completed
coursework on cultural competency, equity, and
inclusion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance/Movement Therapist
Camber Children's Mental Health
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Built strong rapport with clients and their guardians, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
- Conducted intake sessions and thorough assessments to develop appropriate treatment strategies and collect psychosocial history from both clients and guardians.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
- Coached clients on effective body-based coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
- Facilitated daily group therapy sessions for as many as 48 clients in total.
Clinical Intern/Dance/Movement Therapist
EmberHope Youthville
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Developed effective clinical treatment plans for clients to help maintain positive health outcomes.
- Provided quick body-based crisis intervention strategies to assist clients with emergencies.
- Followed organization guidelines to accurately document therapy sessions for permanent case records.
- Implemented Dance/Movement Therapy treatment modalities to achieve positive outcomes for clients while working under direct supervision of clinical director.
- Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse communities.
- Observed clinical psychology staff and attended 70 hours of supervision to develop practical knowledge and abilities.
- Evaluated clients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Facilitated movement exploration through use of props and music for increased body awareness and integration in group and individual therapy sessions.
- Facilitated individual therapy and group therapy for 10 clients.
Graduate Admissions Assistant
Sarah Lawrence College
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted over 65 applicants with admissions packet and served as point of contact throughout admissions process.
- Answered phones, called prospects and handled initial email contacts for applicants to Dance/Movement Therapy graduate program.
- Performed research to collect and record dance/movement therapy data.
- Updated tracking spreadsheets with latest student outreach information.
- Compiled weekly reports for program leaders.
Dance/Movement Therapy Fieldwork
Sarah Lawrence Early Childhood Education Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Co-facilitated small group dance/movement therapy sessions under supervision for children ages 5-6.
- Followed students' lead in spontaneous play and movement to cultivate relationship through a remote platform.
- Facilitated movement expression through use of props, games, and music.
- Incorporated students' personal interests as well as school curriculum into movement exploration.
Group Exercise Instructor
YMCA, VASA Fitness
01.2018 - 09.2022
- Interacted with individual participants in group fitness settings to cultivate and maintain positive relationships.
- Coached clients on proper techniques to obtain maximum benefits and prevent injuries.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Led group exercise sessions, such as PiYo, Muscle Pump, and Fierce! classes.
Donations Receiver
Newton Et Cetera Shop
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Displayed excellent customer service when greeting customers and accepting donations.
- Sorted and performed quality control measures of donated items.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of transport trucks.
- Respectfully communicated with diverse population of volunteers and employees.
- Complied with company privacy policies to uphold confidentiality of donors and recipients.
Private Nanny
Brandon & Beth Buerge, Kerry Mason, Ginger Derr
5/01/11 - 08.2021
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Taught children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math and language.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as dusting, mopping and laundry to keep household efficient and neat.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Early Childhood Educator
Cooper Early Education Center, Independent School
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Dance Instructor
Bethel College Academy Of Performing Arts
08.2013 - 05.2019
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to all clients.
- Performed at fundraising events as professional dancer.
- Organized special open houses to gain new clients.
- Taught groups of up to 20 students, age ranging from 2 years to adult.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Education
Master of Science - Dance/Movement Therapy
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Dance And Women's Studies
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12.2016
Skills
- Educational support
- Social integration
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Lesson Planning
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Group and individual instruction for diverse populations
- CPR, Pediatric First Aid, and SCM Certification
Timeline
Dance/Movement Therapist
Camber Children's Mental Health
12.2022 - 06.2024
Clinical Intern/Dance/Movement Therapist
EmberHope Youthville
09.2021 - 03.2023
Donations Receiver
Newton Et Cetera Shop
06.2021 - 08.2022
Graduate Admissions Assistant
Sarah Lawrence College
01.2021 - 05.2022
Dance/Movement Therapy Fieldwork
Sarah Lawrence Early Childhood Education Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
Early Childhood Educator
Cooper Early Education Center, Independent School
09.2018 - 03.2020
Group Exercise Instructor
YMCA, VASA Fitness
01.2018 - 09.2022
Dance Instructor
Bethel College Academy Of Performing Arts
08.2013 - 05.2019
Private Nanny
Brandon & Beth Buerge, Kerry Mason, Ginger Derr
5/01/11 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Dance/Movement Therapy
Sarah Lawrence College
Bachelor of Arts - Dance And Women's Studies
Wichita State University
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