Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Samantha Brown

Community United Methodist Church
Monticello,MN
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Worship Director guiding music-centered worship planning for 1 weekly service, soundboard-trained service coordination, and team communication in faith-based settings. Draws on Music Education preparation, music leadership, and experience guiding groups through structured activities to create organized, welcoming services. Brings steady follow-through to scheduling, rehearsal flow, and congregation engagement while keeping each service consistent and well prepared.

Work History

Lifeguard

5 Years 3 Months
YMCA Day Camp Manitou | 07.2021 - Current
  • Monitor 150 swimmers daily while enforcing pool rules and maintaining a safe aquatics environment.
  • Maintain current first aid and CPR readiness to respond quickly when swimmers need rescue or emergency support.
  • Inspect safety equipment regularly and address hazards before they affect campers or pool operations.
  • Teach campers water safety techniques that build confidence, skill development, and safer participation.
  • Support inclusive aquatics routines by modeling respectful language and reinforcing behavior expectations.
  • Help organize swim meets and water-based competitions that encourage camper engagement and positive team spirit.

Club Soccer Coach

4 Years 9 Months
Great River Soccer Club | 01.2022 - Current
  • Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Coordinated game and practice schedules within rigid training timeframes.
  • Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
  • Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.

Worship Director

2 Years 7 Months
Community United Methodist Church | 03.2024 - Current
  • Select music and arrange set lists that fit the message, season, and congregation needs.
  • Lead rehearsals with musicians and vocalists to prepare for consistent Sunday worship delivery.
  • Collaborate with pastors and ministry staff to coordinate worship themes and special services.
  • Maintain clear service notes, song orders, and planning details for easy week-to-week reference.
  • Communicate service expectations to volunteers and participants before each worship gathering.
  • Adapt plans quickly when last-minute changes affect musicians, readers, or service timing.
  • Train new volunteers on worship procedures, stage setup, and service transitions.
  • Support special church events by organizing music, volunteers, and service details.
  • Organize weekly preparation tasks to keep worship services ready and on schedule.
  • Review service feedback and adjust future planning to improve worship participation.
  • Guide instrumental and vocal teams through consistent practice expectations and service preparation.
  • Resolve scheduling conflicts with volunteers while keeping worship coverage and communication organized.

Head Middle School Soccer Coach

1 Year 2 Months
Saint Johns Preparatory School | 08.2023 - 10.2024
  • Coordinate transportation, equipment, and pre-practice warm-ups to keep game days organized and on schedule.
  • Support student-athlete academic progress through consistent follow-up and timely intervention when performance slips.
  • Develop individualized player plans that strengthen technique, confidence, and overall performance during the season.
  • Incorporate conditioning exercises into practices to build stamina, strength, and agility across the team.
  • Build motivation through goal-setting sessions, positive recognition, and constructive feedback in practices and games.

Elementary Tutor

4 Months
St. Joseph Catholic School | 01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments and adjusted instructional strategies to support academic growth.
  • Built strong rapport with students and parents through clear, supportive communication about progress and goals.
  • Collaborated with teachers to identify students needing additional support and develop targeted lesson plans.
  • Taught students problem-solving techniques they applied across multiple subjects.
  • Helped students build study habits and organization skills that supported long-term academic success.

Teacher Assistant

9 Months
Westwood Elementary | 08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Built supportive relationships with students, using patience and empathy to strengthen trust and daily participation.
  • Organized lesson materials and supplies, improving preparation time and helping teachers deliver instruction smoothly.
  • Assisted lead teacher with lesson implementation and student engagement, providing dependable classroom support throughout the day.
  • Managed classroom behavior with calm, consistent guidance, supporting a safe environment and reducing disruptions.
  • Fostered a respectful school culture through teamwork, dependability, and clear communication with students and staff.

Fun Zone Staff

5 Months
St. Joseph Catholic School | 08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Guided students through conflict-resolution exercises, strengthening peer relationships and communication.
  • Maintained a clean, organized environment while monitoring play areas and addressing hazards quickly.
  • Aided students with homework assignments, reinforcing responsibility and academic progress.

Education

Bachelor - Music Education

College of Saint Benedict | St. Joseph, MN | 05-2027

Minors in Exercise Health Science, Psychology, and Secondary Education with a concentration in Instrumental (Main Viola, Secondary Piano)

High School Diploma

Monticello High School | Monticello, MN | 06-2023
  • 2 semesters of helping every day in an elementary general music classroom
  • TA for orchestra/band director
  • Orchestra
  • Bell Choir
  • Chamber Orchestra
  • Pit

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Conflict mediation
Student engagement
Resident programming
Event coordination
Policy enforcement
Incident reporting
Staff scheduling
Athletic drills instruction
Player development
Game day operations
Aquatic safety
Record keeping

Certification

Class D Soccer Coaching

Timeline

Worship Director

Community United Methodist Church
03.2024 - CurrentRead More

Elementary Tutor

St. Joseph Catholic School
01.2024 - 05.2024Read More

Head Middle School Soccer Coach

Saint Johns Preparatory School
08.2023 - 10.2024Read More

Teacher Assistant

Westwood Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024Read More

Fun Zone Staff

St. Joseph Catholic School
08.2023 - 01.2024Read More

Club Soccer Coach

Great River Soccer Club
01.2022 - CurrentRead More

Lifeguard

YMCA Day Camp Manitou
07.2021 - CurrentRead More

Monticello High School

High School Diploma
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College of Saint Benedict

Bachelor from Music Education
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Samantha Brown