Rita Rae

• Enhanced patient well-being by designing and implementing individualized music therapy treatment plans.
• Documented session notes thoroughly, maintaining accurate records of patient progress and goals met.
• Conducted thorough assessments to determine patients'' needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.

• Educated families on the benefits of music therapy, providing resources for continued support at home.
• Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment methods to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

• Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance data, and other relevant information for reporting purposes.
• Promoted social-emotional development in students by incorporating character education lessons into daily curriculum.
• Increased student participation by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
• Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.

• Facilitated group music therapy sessions to promote social interaction and support among participants.
• Increased patient motivation by incorporating their personal preferences into customized therapy sessions.

• Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
• Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate K through 8th grade students about music fundamentals and history of music.
• Created an original music curriculum "The Building Blocks of Music" to teach young learners the beginning concepts of music theory. This CD and video were released in 2001.
• Directed 4 musical productions in a 2-year time span.
• Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
• Taught individual lessons in piano and guitar based on student interest. Performed a recital with 10 students at the end of the school year.

Directed several programs on stage with the students throughout the years. We performed a Christmas program in the winter and a Spring program at the time of graduation in the Spring.

After I had been there for 2 years, my music program was expanded to include the childcare area in addition to the preschool. My final year, I directed a total of 4 programs on stage, 2 with the preschool and 2 with the childcare. I was the happiest I have ever been. I was in my element.

• Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions, and chords.
• Compiled a collection of original songs for early learners. This first album was titled "Will You Be My Sunshine?" and was released in 1999.

Enhanced patient well-being by designing and implementing individualized music therapy treatment plans for 5 years with the same client.

Through my work at Courage Center, I was paired up with a young adult male with cerebral palsy who wanted to learn songwriting. Music Therapy allowed for self-expression, self-esteem and social connections. We worked together throughout my internship, and continued our sessions beyond Courage Center for 5 additional years. I taught him everything he knows about music. Even after our years together he went on to release several albums of his original music. He is my greatest success story in Music Therapy!

• Developed creative strategies for addressing developmental and physical barriers that prevented clients from reaching their full potential.
• Offered music therapy and songwriting services for diverse populations.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and goal achievement.