Jaylee Sowders

Student Music Therapist

CONTACT PROFESSIONAL PROFILE EDUCATION

WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
(513) 377-0044
Cincinnati, OH
Senior music therapy major with experience in music High School Diploma
Graduated in May 2020
jayleesowders@gmail.com performance, composition, and experience facilitation.
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Skilled with Canva, Microsoft, and Google platforms. Oxford, England
3815 Woodthrush Drive Aims to promote equity, accessibility, and cultural Oxford Study Abroad Programme Student
Music Therapy & Attachment Trauma
Cincinnati, OH 45251 humility in all avenues of her personal and Grade: A
Tutorial Completed in Summer 2023
professional work.
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Dayton, OH
jayleesowdersmusic.wixsite.com/home Proficiency in guitar, piano, voice, ukulele, percussion, Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
Minor in Psychology
saxophone, and clarinet. GPA: 3.96
Projected Graduation: May 2024

VOLUNTEER
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
FRIENDS OF THE CASTLE CARRIAGE INN
Music enrichment on 10/17/22 Adults with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias | January 2022- May 2022
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL • Assesss a large client group with diverse identities and collaborate with two other student music therapists and
Music enrichment on 9/10/22 supervisor in creating session plans and co-leading music therapy sessions
MISSION OF MARY • Develop musical skills by re-creating songs live in a variety of different styles, including: Motown, funk, country, gospel,
COOPERATIVE pop, rock, and jazz
50+ hours of farm assistance
during the summer of 2022 • Evaluate group progress and make make adjustments to sessions to prioritize interpersonal and intermusical
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL relationship development and improve quality of life
Music enrichment on 4/23/22 • Establish and maintain a routine of writing and submitting documentation pertaining to the treatment process to
practicum supervisor
ADDITIONAL
EDWIN D. SMITH ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION K-6 Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | August 2022 - December 2022
• Collaborate with classroom staff to determine goals as indicated through IEPs and provide appropriate music therapy
GLR AMTA CONFERENCE 2023 treatment for a classroom of first graders and a classroom of fifth and sixth graders with intellectual and developmental
disabilities
ONLINE CONFERENCE FOR
MUSIC THERAPY 2023 • Co-facilitate music therapy treatment with another student music therapist and supervisor in creating an individual
assessment, treatment plan, and treatment summary
NJAMT FALL SEMINAR 2022
• Develop musical and behavior management skills by facilitating music experiences within all four methods of music
MOLLOY UNIVERSITY QUEERING therapy, focusing on goals related to impulse control, group cohesion, socialization skill development, and
MUSIC THERAPY SEMINAR 2022 communication

GLR DEI BOOKCLUB 2022
BRIDGING THE BASICS:
FOUNDATIONS IN BUSINESS FOR
MUSIC THERAPY STUDENTS &
INTERNS
Integrated Therapy of Northern
Colorado LLC Seminar, 2022
GLR AMTA FALL SYMPOSIUM
2022
GLR AMTA CONFERENCE 2022
• Co-create detailed and distinct session plans for each classroom, practice co-leading and independently leading music
therapy sessions, and submit regular evaluations and journals to organize information on both client and therapist
progress
NORTHCUTT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER
Adolescent Boys with Trauma | January 2023 - May 2023
• Provide trauma-informed music therapy treatment for a group of adolescent boys and an individual 11 year old boy
with a history of trauma
• Independently assess, treat, and evaluate an individual client’s progress throughout music therapy treatment
• Collaborate and seek additional supervision from practicum supervisor and treatment team members to better serve
the individual client’s needs and treatment goals

GLR AMTA CONFERENCE 2020 • Develop verbal techniques and improve guitar and piano improvisation skills to encourage the improvement of
socialization skills, emotional regulation, and self-esteem, while providing in-the-moment session adjustments to meet
the immediate needs of the client
 LEADERSHIP &
AWARDS
2023 PRESSER SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENT
May 2023 | University of
Dayton, $4,000 in value
VICE PRESIDENT FOR MUSIC
THERAPY CLUB
May 2023-Present | University
of Dayton
WEBMASTER FOR GLR AMTA
STUDENT EXECUTIVE BOARD
March 2023-Present |
@glramtas
PSI CHI STUDENT MEMBER
April 2023-Present | University
of Dayton
AMTA DEI COMMITTEE
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
January 2023-Present | AMTA
RILEY AWARD FINALIST
April 2023 | University of
Dayton
GLR AMTA STUDENT
CHANGEMAKER SCHOLARSHIP
November 2022 | GLR AMTA,
$250 in value
CONTENT CREATOR FOR
MUSIC THERAPY ED NOW
December 2022-Present |
@musictherapyednow
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
IMMERSION
November 2022-May 2023 |
University of Dayton
MANAGES SOCIAL MEDIA FOR
MUSIC THERAPY CLUB
August 2022-Present |
University of Dayton
SERVICE EVENT
COORDINATOR FOR MUSIC
THERAPY CLUB
August 2022-May 2023 |
University of Dayton
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF
THE COMPOSERS OF COLOR
INITIATIVE
June 2020-December 2020,
composersofcolor.wixsite.com/
home
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CLARINET SPECIALIST
Mad River Middle School, Dayton, OH | January 2023 – April 2023
• Coach and rehearse two classes of clarinet students on ensemble repertoire and music fundamentals
• Establish and communicate behavioral expectations and group standards based in respect and compassion
• Collaborate with full-time music educators, part-time instructors, and student teachers to encourage student success
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
University of Dayton, Department of Music | October 2022 - Present
• Create recital programs for student and faculty recitals, concerts for ensembles, and all University of Dayton sanctioned
music performances
• Correspond and coordinate recital details with other organizations and faculty members on campus
• Use Microsoft and Google products to retrieve and format program information
RESIDENT ASSISTANT & DESK ASSISTANT
University of Dayton, Housing and Residence Life | August 2021 - Present
• Prioritize security in residence facilities and demonstrate crisis management skills with students in distress
• Manage a budget to conceptualize and execute events that promote community building
• Oversee and negotiate conflict-management interactions between students and peers
STUDENT RESEARCHER
University of Dayton, Berry Summer Thesis Institute | May 2022 - August 2022
University of Dayton, Dean’s Summer Fellowship | May 2023 - August 2023
• Manage a research budget and devise a schedule to conduct undergraduate research pertaining to music therapy
treatment for adolescents with attachment trauma
• Work with a faculty mentor and collaborated with peers
• Write a research proposal, published academic literature review, and formally presented research to faculty, peers, and
the community
POOL DECK SUPERVISOR
Clippard Family YMCA, Cincinnati, OH | May 2021 - March 2022
• Manage a team of aquatic staff to ensure the safety of patrons in YMCA recreational facilities
• Delegate maintenance tasks and collaborated with YMCA management to ensure the pool facilities are operational
• Serve as an immediate responder to safety-related crises and maintained professional certifications and competencies
ADAPTED SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Clippard Family YMCA, Cincinnati, OH | April 2018 - March 2022
• Assess and identify holistic needs and goals for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, create
lessons plans, and independently facilitate swim lessons to address needs and goals
• Collaborate with family and additional care providers to discuss the resources and challenges for clients, and develop additional
resources to encourage communication and participation with clients
• Train prospective adapted swim instructors, emphasizing various verbal and physical techniques for promoting holistic
development for clients that extends beyond swimming
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Sowders, J. (2023, April 19). Music Therapy Treatment Considerations for Adolescents with Attachment Challenges. —
— [Presentation]. Stander Symposium, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, United States.
Sowders, J. (2023, March 16). Relationship Exploration through Music: Music Therapy Treatment Considerations for —
— Adolescents with Attachment Challenges. [Presentation]. American Music Therapy Association Student Passages,
— Fort Wayne, IN, United States.
Sowders, J. (2023). Music therapy treatment considerations for adolescents with attachment challenges. In S. Dorf (Ed.)
——Proceedings of the 2022 Berry Summer Thesis Institute. University of Dayton Honors Program. —————————
——https://ecommons.udayton.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1008&context=uhp_bsti
Sowders, J. (2022, July 22). Music Therapy Treatment Considerations for Adolescents with Attachment Challenges. —
— [Presentation]. Berry Summer Thesis Institute Proceedings, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, United States.