Kylie Thompson
London,ON
Summary
Energetic and passionate graduate student working towards a Masters in Music Therapy degree at Wilfrid Laurier. Hardworking and dependable individual commended for excellent collaboration, organizational and time management skills. Committed to developing this career path and gain more experience with direct client contact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Oncology & Palliative Care
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted 1:1 sessions with patients with various physical and cognitive abilities
- Completed assessments, curated personalized treatment plans and documented using SOAP notes for each patient
- Designed music therapy experiences using various musical elements to meet clients' goals or objectives.
- Provided musical and verbal support for patients experiencing complex medical care or at end of life.
Intern
Spruce Lodge Long Term Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Ran a variety of group sessions for residents with differing needs
- Connected with many residents through regular 1:1 sessions
- Established resident goals/ objectives for music therapy treatment programs, completed assessments and regularly updated progress notes
- Created music therapy experiences, specifically designed for each resident, using various musical elements to meet their personal goals
Student Music Therapist
Wilfrid Laurier
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Established client goals and objectives for music therapy treatment programs and helped each achieve targets with hands-on therapeutic style.
- Improvised instrumentally, vocally or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.
- Helped clients see personal progress by documenting client reactions, behaviors and other outcomes related to music therapy.
- Made accurate treatment decisions by assessing client functioning levels, strengths and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical or other abilities.
Volunteer
Parkwood Institute Veterans Care
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Helped clients see personal progress by documenting client reactions, behaviors and other outcomes related to music therapy.
Volunteer
El Sistema
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Served as a positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Supervised children of various ages in an after school music program
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Volunteer
C.L.A.P with Claire
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Fostered relationships with both children and corresponding parent through musical activities
- Produced well-written, comprehensive reports
- Observed and participated in three parent/child music programs, working towards strengthening the bond between parent and child
- Performed various set-up and clean-up procedures in order for the music program to perform successfully
Program Participant
Community Through Choral Arts
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with well-known choir local to Nelson, BC
- Learned from conductor, educator and singer Allison Girvan, member of Finnish group 'Eva Trio' Essi Wuorela, and conductor and educator Jennifer Moir
- Performed various pieces of music, choreographed to honour the earth, as we moved through gardens, orchards and the mountains
- Experienced the profound impact music has on the general public in various settings
Program Participant
Western University
02.2018 - 02.2018
- Toured with the Western University choir 'Les Choristes' to Ottawa
- Collaborated with the Cantiamo choir and 'EVA Trio' from Finland
- Engaged with students from several Ottawa high schools
- Performed choral music to promote and inspire high school students to pursue a music degree
Zumba Fitness Instructor
Goodlife Fitness
11.2013 - 09.2016
- Choreographed class routines and paired with upbeat music selections.
- Encouraged clients to push past comfort levels while maintaining strong focus on safety and technique.
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Therapy
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Western University
London, ON10.2020
Skills
- Classically trained vocalist
- Proficient piano, guitar and flute skills
- Experience with various percussive, woodwind, brass and stringed instruments
- Encouraging participation and inclusivity
- Experience with diverse populations
- Familiar with PointClickCare, Welbi and EPIC
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
Certification
Gentle Persuasive Techniques Training - July 2023
ASIST Certification - August 2023
Timeline
Intern
Oncology & Palliative Care
09.2023 - 04.2024
Intern
Spruce Lodge Long Term Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student Music Therapist
Wilfrid Laurier
01.2023 - 04.2023
Volunteer
Parkwood Institute Veterans Care
06.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer
El Sistema
09.2019 - 12.2019
Volunteer
C.L.A.P with Claire
02.2019 - 05.2019
Program Participant
Community Through Choral Arts
06.2018 - 07.2018
Program Participant
Western University
02.2018 - 02.2018
Zumba Fitness Instructor
Goodlife Fitness
11.2013 - 09.2016
Master of Arts - Music Therapy
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Western University
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