Rachel Hidlay
Lansing
Summary
Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record at Brookdale Senior Living, excelling in interdisciplinary collaboration and client assessment. Adept at designing innovative therapeutic interventions that enhance participant engagement and well-being. Recognized for effective communication, thoughtful problem-solving, and creative development of diverse therapeutic programming driving community success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clare Bridge Crossings Program Manager
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best possible care for patients.
- Planned therapeutic and recreation activities aligned with abilities, interests and therapy objectives.
- Organized and scheduled exercise programs and recreational activities to facilitate physical and emotional health of participants.
- Assessed clients' physical, emotional and cognitive abilities to determine appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Planned trips and outings that promote socialization and personal growth opportunities for clients.
- Evaluated program effectiveness by analyzing feedback from participants, families and staff members.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss assessment findings, treatment goals and progress updates .
- Implemented therapeutic recreation techniques including goal setting, relaxation techniques, sensory integration exercises and more.
- Engaged clients in active listening activities utilizing classical and popular recordings.
- Designed creative interventions that incorporated traditional therapeutic techniques with musical elements.
- Chose or adapted musical instruments or musical equipment to meet treatment objectives.
Founder/President
MEDLnY
Lansing
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Music Educators of Lansing NY
- Music Educators of Lansing NY
Owner/Teacher
Hidlay Piano Studio
Lansing
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Instilled values such as diligence, determination and focus to help students deal with challenges of advanced pieces and performances.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress reports.
- Motivated students by setting goals and providing constructive feedbacks.
- Evaluated student performance during practice sessions and recitals to ensure progress is being made.
- Participated in community events related to music education outreach programs.
- Created and maintained digital student portfolios, tracking student progress throughout academic year.
Piano Instructor
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)
Ithaca
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Assessed student's piano playing skills and created individualized lesson plans accordingly.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of tempo, symphony and chords.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate special needs students or those with learning disabilities.
Accompanist/choir director
All Saints Catholic Church
Lansing
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Provided accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians participating in worship.
- Coached singers on interpretation and phrasing of songs.
- Adapted existing scores to meet the needs of specific performers and ensembles.
Faculty/Lecturer in Music
Nazareth College Department of Music
Rochester
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with faculty members in curriculum development and revision processes to ensure course content remains current and relevant.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
- Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
- Monitored and evaluated student participation and progress, providing constructive feedback to encourage academic growth.
Graduate Assistant/Undergraduate supervisor
Ithaca College
Ithaca
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Evaluated student performance through grading tests, papers or other assessments.
- Created and maintained databases for tracking student records, grades, attendance.
- Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
- Guided students in the selection of appropriate repertoire for performance and study.
Education
Bachelor Equivalency Degree - Music Therapy
Saint Mary of The Woods
Terre Haute, IN05-2023
Neurological Music Therapy Certificate - Neurological Music Therapy Certificate
The Academy of Neurological Music Therapy
Canada 12-2022
ACPP (Advanced Certification in Piano Pedagogy - Piano Pedagogy
Nazareth College
Pittsford, NY08-2013
Master of Arts - Piano Performance
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Music Performance/ Music Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2009
Skills
- Program management
- Project planning
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Creative problem solving
- Community outreach
- Goal setting
- Task delegation
- Budgeting and resource management
- Hiring and training
- Active listening
- Customer service
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Client assessment
- Therapeutic interventions
Certification
- Music Therapist-Board Certified February 24,2024, certification number 18712
Timeline
Clare Bridge Crossings Program Manager
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2023 - Current
Founder/President
MEDLnY
01.2017 - 01.2021
Owner/Teacher
Hidlay Piano Studio
01.2012 - 01.2021
Accompanist/choir director
All Saints Catholic Church
08.2011 - 01.2014
Faculty/Lecturer in Music
Nazareth College Department of Music
08.2011 - 05.2012
Piano Instructor
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)
01.2010 - 01.2016
Graduate Assistant/Undergraduate supervisor
Ithaca College
08.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor Equivalency Degree - Music Therapy
Saint Mary of The Woods
Neurological Music Therapy Certificate - Neurological Music Therapy Certificate
The Academy of Neurological Music Therapy
ACPP (Advanced Certification in Piano Pedagogy - Piano Pedagogy
Nazareth College
Master of Arts - Piano Performance
Ithaca College
Bachelor of Science - Music Performance/ Music Education
Liberty University
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