M A R Y A N N

R U L A P A U G H

221 Park St. First Fl

Greensburg, PA 15601
(717)877-9058 rulapaugh.m@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
Psychology Minor

May 2019
May 2017

RELATED COURSEWORK

Receptive Techniques for Music Therapy

Creative Techniques in Music Therapy
Theory Development in Music Therapy
Introductory Psychology
Lifespan Development

SPECIAL SKILLS
Music-Related: Flute, Voice (Alto), Guitar, Ukulele, Piano
Computer: Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, beginner competencies in SPSS, Cerner Soarian Clinicals
Languages: Spanish (basic understanding verbal/written)

Music-Related:

UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Community-Related:

Westmoreland Symphonic Winds

August 2013-present
Flute soloist for community church services
August 2013-present
Music Therapy Club Member
August 2013-present
Una Voce Chamber Singers
August 2013-Spring 2015
Youth Honors Band audition judge
Fall 2014-2016

Habitat for Humanity trip with Griffins at Work

January 2016
Westmoreland County Book Fair
Spring 2014-2015

RELATED EXPERIENCE
The Childrens Institute, Pittsburgh, PA

January 2016-present

Practicum, Internship Site

Inpatient children/adolescence in a hospital setting
Individual clients, focus on improving self-esteem, providing sense of control
5-10 clients per group, focusing on improving self-esteem and developing
leisure and coping skills

Clelian Heights, Greensburg, PA

September-December 2015

Practicum
18 clients per group, adults with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities
Focused on socialization, group cohesion, and self-expression

Caritas Christi, Greensburg, PA

January-May 2015

Practicum
10-15 older adults with cognitive impairments
Worked on developing cognitive awareness and increased musical responses

Excela Health Center for Neuroscience, Latrobe, PA

Practicum Observation
Individual clients with Neurologic impairments
Observed student music therapists as they assessed and treated patients

September-December 2014

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WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2016-present

Starbucks, Greensburg, PA
Barista
Communicate with customers and respond to all questions or complaints
Identify strengths and weaknesses of fellow partners and work in an
accommodating way to create maximum efficiency
Hand-craft espresso and tea beverage in a high-paced work environment

September 2015-present

Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Greensburg, PA

Caf Barista
Process payments efficiently to keep customers flowing through caf line
Engage with customers using a professional demeanor at all times
Assist with shelving and customer service on the book floor

May-August 2015

Cabanas Beach Bar and Grill, Cape May, NJ

Hostess
Warmly greet guests both in person and on the telephone
Communicate effectively with management and busser teams
Provide estimated wait times for guests, monitor the guest waiting list, and
ensure the needs of the guests are met while they are waiting

AWARDS/HONORS
Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society
Convocation Honors
Recipient of Elizabeth Seton Presidential Scholarship
Deans List: 5 semesters

CERTIFICATES/MEMBERSHIPS
American Music Therapy Association Member
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Member
Safety-Care Behavioral Safety Training
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse Training Certificate
Jim Donovan Drumming and Autism Training Certificate
(5 contact hours)

October 2016-present
August 2016-present
September 2016
August 2016
June 2016