Angela Granger
Oakland
Summary
Proactive Speech-Language Pathology graduate student with background working in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver individual, family, and group-based Music Therapy and ABA therapy services. Dedicated to serving children with a wide range of disabilities. Committed to consistent quality of care with experience working with individuals of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Piedmont Parks & Recreation Department
08.2023 - Current
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Senior Behavior Therapist
Kyo
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Facilitated 1:1 ABA Therapy sessions in community and in-home settings as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and their families.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Implemented techniques including PRT, PECS, and use of AAC to encourage language and communication, enhance self-advocacy skills.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement meaningful interventions.
Music Therapist
Pleasanton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with rehabilitation team to develop customized Music Therapy program for groups of up to 30 seniors and their family members.
- Made appropriate treatment decisions by assessing client strengths and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical and other abilities.
- Established client goals and objectives for music therapy treatment programs, worked to achieve targets with hands-on therapeutic approach.
- Helped clients see personal progress by documenting client reactions, behaviors and other outcomes related to Music Therapy services.
Camp Counselor
Camp Krem
07.2012 - 12.2018
- Supervised groups of up to 8 individuals of various ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels in cabins at accessible sleepaway camp.
- Communicated with caregivers about campers' activities, reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Developed age-appropriate crafts and activities in collaboration with other counselors to encourage camper self-expression.
- Assisted with hosting year-round respite programs for holiday and weekend events
Music Therapy Intern
Morton Bakar Center
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed caseload of 12 residents in collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Maintained monthly/quarterly/annual documentation, as well as daily Music Therapy specific assessments and progress notes.
- Analyzed data to determine effectiveness of Music Therapy treatments or therapeutic approaches and made proactive adjustments to intervention plans.
- Selected and adapted musical instruments, musical equipment or non-musical materials such as adaptive devices or visual aids to meet treatment objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language And Hearing Sciences
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA08.2025
Bachelor of Music Therapy - Music Therapy
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2019
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Assessment & Documentation
- Cultural awareness
- Planning & Coordination
- Creative therapeutic strategies
- Music and movement
- Language development
- Promoting social and emotional development
Current Practicum Experience
CSUEB Conversation Club - Volunteer, 09/2022
CSUEB Aphasia Tones Choir - Choir Team Member, 08-12/2022
Spirited Play Labs - Volunteer, 3-12/2023
Camp We-Go - Speech Therapy Intern, 7/2023
Martin Luther King Elementary School - Speech Therapy Intern, 8/2024-Present
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Piedmont Parks & Recreation Department
08.2023 - Current
Senior Behavior Therapist
Kyo
12.2019 - 05.2023
Music Therapist
Pleasanton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
Music Therapy Intern
Morton Bakar Center
07.2018 - 12.2018
Camp Counselor
Camp Krem
07.2012 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Speech-Language And Hearing Sciences
California State University - East Bay
Bachelor of Music Therapy - Music Therapy
Loyola University New Orleans
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