About Peggy Farlow, MAE, MT-BC
Peggy A. Farlow, MAE, MT-BC is a Board Certified Music Therapist in the Fort
Wayne, Indiana area.
Work History
- Continuing Lecturer, Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne (IPFW), August 2008
to present.
- Teaches various classes for music therapy majors.
- Music Therapist (private practice), Fort Wayne, January 2000 to present
- Completes assessments, writes treatment plans and provides music therapy
treatment services for clients in individual and group settings; Meets with
family members and medical or school personnel to discuss progress and to
coordinate services.
- Associate Faculty, Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne (IPFW), May 2003 to
August 2008
- Teaches "Introduction to Music Therapy" class to IPFW students, who earn
general education credit.
- Music Therapy Intern at Matheny School and Hospital, June -
December 1999
- Planned and conducted group and individual music therapy sessions -
caseload included 46 adults, adolescents and children with severe physical
disabilities. Interviewed clients and completed initial assessments; Wrote
annual goals and short-term objectives; Maintained daily log notes and
reported progress at monthly staff meetings. Planned and lead student field
trips. Assisted with student talent show, holiday concert, and ensemble
performance in the community.
- Program Manager, Vocational Evaluator, Job Coach for
Goodwill Industries
- Supervised Training and Employment Specialists; Managed job placement and
supported employment services for persons with disabilities; Interviewed
clients and completed client assessments; Monitored and documented client
progress monthly; Administered, scored and interpreted psychometric testing;
Client advocate and troubleshooter; Liaison for School to Work Initiative;
Coordinated and oversaw community-based work evaluations and task analyses.
- Patient Representative for Lutheran Hospital
- Investigated customer complaints; Interfaced with irate customers and
established a positive and trusting rapport; Solved customer problems;
Researched and resolved billing concerns; Spoke to community organizations
on health-related topics; Trained colleagues in effective ways to respond to
irate customers.
- Music Teacher for Schools in Indiana and Ohio
- Taught music to students in grades K-8; Instructed students with
disabilities in musical activities; Organized and directed musical
performances; Directed elementary and junior high choirs; Instructed
students on how to play recorders; Gave private lessons on clarinet and
piano.
Education History
- Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy, Indiana University, Music
Therapy Major, graduated with honors
- Master of Arts in Education, Ball State University, Music Education
Major
- Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, Music Education Area
Major, Multi-Cultural Education Minor, graduated with honors
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