Tamia Dawkins

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Hi there! I’m Tamia Dawkins, a dedicated music educator and performer based in Orlando, Florida.

About

Hi there! I’m Tamia Dawkins, a dedicated music educator and performer based in Orlando, Florida. Over the past decade, I have taught students from elementary to elder adults, directed orchestras, guitar ensembles, and led private lessons from home. My passion is helping people of all ages discover musical confidence through instrumental technique, theory, and collaborative performance.

In addition to classroom teaching, I perform at churches and events, lead church music programs, and create engaging concerts and fundraisers. I sing and perform for funerals, events, and commissions. I believe in inclusive music learning, including ADHD and ASD accommodations. I also hand compose, transcribe, and arrange music. (for orchestras, instrument and accompaniment, vocal scores, etc.) My style is typically classical, with influences from the 21st century, romanticism, minimalism, screen soundtracks, and the Baroque.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 8 roles

Orchestra Director; General Music K-12; Guitar Instructor · The Geneva SchoolJul 2020 – May 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Instructed students from elementary to high school on instrumental/vocal fundamentals, musical performance, music theory/history, and small group ensembles. Led chapel services, extracurricular rehearsals, music hosting events, & fundraising activities.

Assistant Elementary Music Teacher, Music Performer · First Baptist Church of TallahasseeDec 2019 – May 2020 · 6 mos

Performed the duties of music orientation, instruction, and piano accompanying; directed vocal, handbell, and Orff instrumental pieces.

Student Field Experience / Student Teaching · Florida State UniversityJan 2018 – May 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Student teaching across elementary to high school; taught music methods and assisted with classroom instruction.

Owner, Private Music Lessons · The New Song AcademyJun 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 6 mos
Assistant Sunday School Teacher · First Baptist Church of Central FloridaSep 2015 – Jul 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Help Desk & Information Service Trainer · Florida Health CentralAug 2015 – Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Volunteer Teacher Assistant · Ocoee Middle SchoolAug 2015 – Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Vacation Bible School Teacher · Various Church LocationsJun 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

Education

Bachelor's of Music Education · Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL2017 – 2021
High School Diploma · Dr Phillips High School, Orlando, FL2013 – 2017
Student Field Experience / Student Teaching · Florida State University2018 – 2020

Certifications and awards

Teaching Certificate2021 – 2026

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