Eric Selle Email & Phone Number

Sartell, Mn

Provide music therapy services to support patients transitioning through end of life.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As a Music Therapist at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School I independently plan and implement group and individual music therapy sessions for a diverse population of elementary and middle school students, Assisting with IEP goals involving the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and academic domains. I also teach adaptive guitar lessons and conduct a rock band for middle school students with special needs and their peers.

Twin Cities, Minnesota

St. Louis Park, Mn

• Worked in a variety of medical settings: outpatient cancer center, inpatient oncology, hospice, Parkinson's center, physical rehab and medicine clinic.• Facilitated active and receptive music therapy interventions in 1:1 and group sessions for patients in the medical setting. • Managed caseload of patients on inpatient floors, outpatient cancer center, and patients receiving hospice care in homes or assisted living facilities.• Assessed patient needs, evaluated and updated patient care plans based on specific goal areas. Received training with documenting progress notes in and navigating the electronic medical record system, EPIC.• Collaborated and co-visited with an interdisciplinary team including social workers, nurses, physicians, massage therapists, chaplains, and other trainees. • Facilitated diverse and creative group interventions with clients diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and related movement disorders. • Piloted music therapy in a physical rehab and medicine clinic, leading 1:1 sessions for patients suffering from chronic pain, assisting music therapy supervisor in expanding music therapy into new departments in the PNHS system.

Twin Cities

Providing personal care and recreational support for a client with developmental disabilities living in the Twin Cities area.

Fukushima, Japan

Used a wide range of teaching media, including song, dance, games, flashcards, skits, dialogs, and improvisation to improve English communication skills of adults and children of all ages in a complete English immersion environment.

Fukushima City, Japan

Taught adult English classes at a Japanese Lutheran Church. Helped design multi-cultural English language curriculum. Planned and Led English worship services. Helped lead English Bible studies.Served as substitute church organist.

Alexandria, Mn

Planned and implemented faith enrichment activities for college students at a year-round Bible camp. Served as on-site program coordinator and supervisor. Taught Bible classes, led devotions and Bible studies, and mentored college students. Directed a college choral ensemble.

Sauk Centre, Mn

Volunteered full-time (60+ hours a week) in an AmeriCorps position on an organic farm with an adult foster care organization. Cared for people with developmental disabilities (ASD, Down Syndrome, epilepsy, mild/moderate cognitive impairments) living on site. Assisted residents with personal needs (dressing, toileting, showering, shaving, eating meals, etc.). Cooked meals for house members from scratch (all ingredients grown on farm). Directed plays and organized musicals during a weekly music education/ therapy class for residents. Coached bowling, basketball, and track for the local Special Olympics athletics team.

Alexandria, Mn

Designed and implemented "Walk Thru the Bible" curriculum for youth. Served as a mentor for fellow summer staff. Worked as part of a team to lead worship music, plan events for children, and teach high school youth.

St. Paul, Mn

Taught middle school band at King of Kings Lutheran School in Roseville. Instructed students one-on-one and in groups. Substitute taught piano lessons, guitar lessons, and Spanish lessons on a regular basis.

St. Paul, Mn

Directed a four part adult church choir and assisted with leading worship music in a congregational setting. Served on the worship planning team. Assistant leader of "Uplift Hour" education program.From Jan 2002 - May 2003.Again in Sept 2005 until May 2006.A third time from Jan. 2008 until May 2008.

St. Paul, Mn

Traveled internationally on a four person music ministry team.Served as the Program Coordinator - planning and implementing Family Programs, Concerts, and Youth Events.

Roseville, Mn

Cared for adults with mental and developmental disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, MMR). Assisted clients with personal care needs (toileting, bathing/showering, brushing teeth, shaving). Taught clients occupational and domestic skills. Cooked meals for the house members. Accompanied clients on recreational activities out in the community.

Master'S Degree, Music Therapy/Therapist

Ba, Director Of Parish Ministry

Completed coursework and internship to receive DPM certification

Ba - Music Education, Music Performance, Theology