LIANNE MARY PAIS
Harris Park, Sydney,NSW
Summary
Hardworking Therapy student practitioner driven to improve participant lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Educator Position
Giant Steps School
2024.07 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
Music Therapy Student On Placement
Giant Steps School
2023.03 - 2023.06
- Strengthened communication skills for non-verbal clients using adaptive music technology and alternative methods of expression.
- Promoted emotional healing through the use of music-based relaxation techniques in a clinical setting.
- Built positive relationships with students resulting in strong rapport and increased engagement in sessions.
- Encouraged self-expression and creativity by guiding students in composing original songs or improvising on various instruments.
- Documented session notes and maintained accurate records to track client progress effectively.
- Increased student engagement by utilizing a wide range of musical styles, instruments, and activities during sessions.
- Addressed communicative and neurological challenges faced by students with Autism by formulating appropriate exercises within the context of Music Therapy.
- Utilized active music-making experiences such as drumming circles or group singing to foster connections between participants.
- Supported students' physical rehabilitation goals by incorporating movement exercises into music therapy sessions.
- Facilitated group music therapy sessions, fostering social interaction and emotional expression among participants.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop plans and goals for the students in sessions.
- Supported staff members in their tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching skills.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing a variety of teaching methods and materials.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and enhance instructional quality across the school.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data using various assessment tools.
Music Therapy Student On Placement
Autism Advisory and Support Services
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Gained valuable experience working within the Autism spectrum industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant situations during sessions.
- Gained hands-on experience in Figurenotes techniques and in the sites data collection software, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skills.
- Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
- Strengthened communication skills for non-verbal clients using adaptive music technology and alternative methods of expression.
- Documented session notes and maintained accurate records to track client progress effectively.
- Reported back to supervisor to receive tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with the staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Formulated and conducted Music Therapy sessions for individual clients targeting their specific requirements,
Music Therapy Student On Placement
Uniting The Marion Leichhardt
2023.05 - 2023.06
- Developed strong relationships with the residents through consistent communication and with client preferred repertoire.
- Addressed cognitive challenges faced by clients with dementia and other neurological conditions through targeted memory exercises within the context of Music Therapy.
- Established rapport with clients through empathetic listening, validating emotions, and creating a safe environment for self-expression.
- Enhanced patient well-being by integrating music therapy techniques and personalized interventions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to co-facilitate group Music Therapy sessions, fostering social interaction and emotional expression among participants.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Helped by rendering vocals during the worship services conducted onsite.
- Promoted emotional healing through the use of music-based relaxation techniques in a clinical setting.
- Documented session notes and maintained accurate records to track client progress effectively.
Freelance Vocal Coach
Self-employeed
2020.04 - 2023.12
- Performing vocal assessments of clients
- Communicating with clients to understand their vocal training needs
- Developing and providing clients with a lesson plan
- Conducting one-on-one training sessions with clients whenever needed
- Teaching clients various vocal training techniques and exercises
- Training clients to participate in various competitions and concerts
- Giving tips on preserving voices and performing warm-up exercises
- Participating and networking at various events and conferences
- Building and maintaining long lasting relationships with clients
- Providing musical accompaniment during rehearsals
- Uses a mix of practical experience and technical knowledge to coach, nurture and instruct developing singers as well as advise and support them
Freelance Vocalist
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production during numbers
- Led performances and provided backup vocals
- Recorded demos of songs in studios
- Worked with producers to fine-tune, produce and render vocals to songs or albums
- Collaborated with creative directors to improve the sound and style
- Performed at festivals, theatrical productions, concerts, coffee shops, bars and other venues
- Secured multiple gigs and performed various styles including pop, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock and country
Freelance Projects
- Collaborated with Theatre Makers and Production Companies, Theatre and Arts Management companies, Wedding Planning and Entertainment Companies, Schools in various capacities on festivals, conferences and live events.
Education
Master of Creative Music Therapy - School of Humanities And Communication Arts
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies, English, Psychology
Christ (Deemed To Be University)
Bangalore, India05.2019
Department of Commerce
St. Agnes Pre University College
Mangalore, India03.2016
St. Agnes Girls High School
Mangalore, India04.2014
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Creativity - Acting and Literary Skills
- Time Management
- Excellent Leadership qualities
- Self-motivated and determination
- Team-work and adaptability
- Communication
- Classroom Management
- Client Relationship Building
- Figurenotes Technique
- Detail oriented
- Efficient and Responsible
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
Certification
- Piano Performance (Grade 3), Trinity College London, 01/2023, Present
- Theory (Grade 5), Trinity College London, 01/2023, Present
- Communication Skills (Grade 8), Trinity College London, 02/2015
- Shakespeare (Grade 5), Trinity College London, 02/2015
Accomplishments
- Won multiple awards for elocution, poetry, singing, acting, sports at both school and collegiate levels
- Best Soloist in India, Noel Fest, Divine Retreat Centre, India, 2022
- Invited as a Book Club Panelist, Thespo Youth Theatre Festival, Mumbai, India, 2021
- 1st Prize in the Battle of Bands, State Level, St.Aloysius, Mangaluru, India, 2015
- 2nd prize in the Battle of Bands, National Level held at T.M.A Pai, Mangaluru, India, 2014
- 1st Prize in the Big Bang (Band) competition, State Level St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru, India, 2014
- 3rd Prize Christa Jyanthi Ganalahari, Mangalore,India, State level choir competition, 2012
- Certificate of Appreciation for Social Service, HelpAge India, 2013
- Certificate of Appreciation for Participation in Resources Mobilization for Humanitarian Causes, IDF (National NGO), 2010
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Konkani
French
Past Theatre Internships
- TPot Productions, Mumbai, India, 04/2018, 05/2018, Provided backup vocals for the run of the play 'Growing up', Collaborated with set designers on backstage work for the play, Procured and made sets, props, costumes etc. (Departmental work), Facilitated the backstage team for the play '1 Ka 3', Functioned as a Line Assistant and assisted actors make corrections accordingly, Assisted the lead actors at show time with costume and make up
- Academy for Creative Expression Productions (A.C.E), Mumbai, India, 04/2017, 05/2017, Served as a children's trainer at A.C.E. Productions., Participated and conducted sessions
Volunteering and Community Service
- Veronica Vihar, Mangalore, India, 2021, Employed folk music, drama and games to enrich, connect and entertain the special children/adults at a home for the differently-abled
- St.Augustine Nivas, Bangalore, India, 2019, Engaged the community by using theatre as a medium to communicate and interact for a Community Project at an old age home
- Good Earth High School, Unknown, 2019, Adapted theatrical exercises and integrated that into the lesson plan to teach English at Good Earth High School (for the underprivileged)
- Thespo20, Mumbai, India, 2018, Coordinated different avenues for Friends of Thespo and assisted the Decor team in their perpetration at Thespo20, India's youth theatre festival in Mumbai
- Valencia, Mangalore, India, Served in the Church Choir, Valencia, Mangalore, for the past 8 years and counting.
- Fatima Retreat House, Unknown, Served at Fatima Retreat House, as well as St.Aloysius, Mangalore at festive masses and celebrations. Singing for the sick at hospitals, old age homes and various other centers.
Additional Qualifications
Vocal Training - Vasundhara Vee, October 2019 - May 2020, A bankable name in the Indian music industry, Vasundhara Vee is one of India's finest jazz, pop-soul singers. The vocal training focused on technique and finding your own voice.
Hobbies and Interests
- Theatre and Drama
- Sports
- Music
- Reading
- Tutoring
- Recreational sports and handicraft
- Composing music
- Playing musical instruments like guitar and piano
Timeline
Casual Educator Position
Giant Steps School
2024.07 - Current
Music Therapy Student On Placement
Autism Advisory and Support Services
2023.08 - 2023.12
Music Therapy Student On Placement
Uniting The Marion Leichhardt
2023.05 - 2023.06
Music Therapy Student On Placement
Giant Steps School
2023.03 - 2023.06
Freelance Vocal Coach
Self-employeed
2020.04 - 2023.12
Freelance Vocalist
Freelance Projects
Master of Creative Music Therapy - School of Humanities And Communication Arts
Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies, English, Psychology
Christ (Deemed To Be University)
Department of Commerce
St. Agnes Pre University College
St. Agnes Girls High School
- Piano Performance (Grade 3), Trinity College London, 01/2023, Present
- Theory (Grade 5), Trinity College London, 01/2023, Present
- Communication Skills (Grade 8), Trinity College London, 02/2015
- Shakespeare (Grade 5), Trinity College London, 02/2015
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