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Samantha Amos

@samanthaamos

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Solution-driven music educator and therapist focused on student-centered outcomes.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a student-centered role where I can combine music education and therapy, work with diverse learners, and grow professionally in a collaborative, supportive school or therapeutic setting.

I am a Florida State University graduate with a Bachelor's in Music Education and additional college coursework in Psychology and Business. I bring hands-on experience directing middle school bands, choir and competitive ensembles, and providing one-on-one music therapy and academic coordination for students with significant mental and physical incapacities.

I am reliable, organized, and skilled in classroom management, curriculum delivery, and individualized therapeutic instruction. I hold multiple certifications including RBT, TESOL, Professional Educator License, and Life & Health Insurance License, and I combine teaching, therapeutic practice, and strong administrative abilities to produce superior outcomes for students and programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Academic Coordinator / Music Therapist

Current

United Community Options of South Florida

Nov 2024 - Present (10 months)

Provide music therapy and one-on-one therapeutic instruction for students with significant mental and physical disabilities, and coordinate academic support and care routines to improve student engagement and well-being.

Student care Music Therapy Special Education Student Care Classroom Management Lesson planning Communication

Band Director

Hollywood (School District)

Aug 2022 - Jul 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Directed middle school beginning, rock, jazz, and competitive symphonic bands and choir, developing curricula and rehearsal plans that improved ensemble performance and student musicianship from August 2022 to July 2024.

Music Education Ensemble Direction Curriculum Development Rehearsal Planning Conducting Classroom Management

Receptionist

Laquoa Nails

May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)

Managed scheduling, answered customer calls, organized appointments and supported family-run salon operations to improve customer service and operational efficiency during peak hours.

Scheduling Customer Service Office Administration Data Entry Organization Communication

Manager

La Tiendita Restaurant

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Supervised restaurant staff, conducted inventory checks, managed deliveries, trained employees, and assisted with food and beverage preparation to maintain service quality and operational flow from 2018 to 2021.

Team Leadership Inventory Management Training Food Preparation Customer Service Scheduling Point of Sale

Hostess / Server

Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant

Dec 2016 - Jun 2017 (6 months)

Provided front-of-house service including seating, order taking, and guest relations to support daily restaurant operations and enhance customer satisfaction.

Customer Service POS Operation Hosting Teamwork Food Service Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Florida State University

Bachelor of Music Education, Music Education

2017 - 2022

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Music Education with additional coursework in Psychology and Business, preparing for K-12 music teaching and student-centered instruction.