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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Amanda Fieler

Miami,FL

Summary

Recent MSW graduate with experience providing trauma-informed and strengths-based practices to positively impact clients. Highly collaborative, organized and resourceful, bringing a non-judgmental presence to clinical work with diverse populations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Social Work Intern

Private Practice With LCSW Therapist
05.2024 - Current
  • Provided trauma-informed individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and relational stress.
  • Applied evidence-based interventions including CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques under clinical supervision.
  • Developed collaborative treatment plans, documented client progress, and participated in ongoing supervision to enhance clinical competency.
  • Supported clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Bereavement and Patient Support Intern

VITAS Healthcare
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted weekly outreach calls to bereaved family members under LCSW supervision, offering emotional support, grief education, and referrals.
  • Identified signs of complicated grief and communicated clinical concerns to the interdisciplinary team for timely follow-up.
  • Provided psychosocial check-ins and non-clinical support to current hospice patients and caregivers.
  • Relayed patient needs regarding supplies, emotional support, and resources to the care team.
  • Improved patient engagement with bereavement services.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Barry University
Miami, FL
08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
04.2019

Associate of Arts - Art/Art Education

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
12.2011

Skills

  • CBT
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Grief Counseling
  • Client Engagement
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Strengths-Based Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Rapport-Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Zoom
  • Doxyme

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

New River Middle School (Broward County Public Schools)

English Language Arts Teacher | Fort Lauderdale, FL
September 2019 – June 2024


  • Taught middle grades English Language Arts using student-centered strategies that supported academic growth and engagement.
  • Integrated social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies to foster a safe and respectful classroom environment.
  • Built strong rapport with students and families through consistent outreach via phone calls, emails, and classroom apps.
  • Facilitated group discussions, writing workshops, and individual academic support tailored to student needs.
  • Designed supplemental lessons on Canvas for students needing remote or makeup instruction.
  • Led afterschool study sessions and standardized test (FSA) preparation programs to improve student performance.


Saks Fifth Avenue

Executive Office Manager | Boca Raton, FL
March 2016 – September 2019


  • Managed internal operations and supported HR functions for a team of over 180 employees, ensuring efficient onboarding, orientation, and training.
  • Maintained open job rates below 8% by coordinating recruitment, interviews, and hiring processes.
  • Assisted with handling and documenting worker’s compensation cases and employee relations matters.
  • Acted as a point of contact for customers and staff, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction across departments.
  • Planned and executed store events and marketing initiatives to boost brand engagement and community presence.
  • Communicated corporate updates and policy changes to staff to support operational alignment and morale.

Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers

Timeline

Clinical Social Work Intern

Private Practice With LCSW Therapist
05.2024 - Current

Bereavement and Patient Support Intern

VITAS Healthcare
05.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University

Associate of Arts - Art/Art Education

Miami Dade College

Master of Social Work -

Barry University