Elayne Daniels
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a passion for people, eager to apply a diverse skill set and contribute to fostering emotional well-being in a mental health counseling setting. Expertise in implementing client-centered approaches across diverse age groups. Excellent at written and verbal communication, collaboration, and leadership. Driven by a commitment to the helping professions and a track record of positive outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Head Teacher, Executive Admin Assistant
Creative After School Arts
San Francisco, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Established secure classroom environment (ages 5-11), emphasizing hands-on arts, social justice, and socio-emotional learning under executive director, Leslie Einhorn
- Transitioned from fourth-grade head teacher to Executive Administrative Assistant, showcasing adaptability, diverse skills, and a hybrid work style.
Private Instructor
Self Employed
, California
01.2014 - Current
- Tailored lesson plans in music theory and history while coaching organizational skills across subjects including Multi-Instrument Music, Martial Arts, Calculus, ASL, English, and Spanish.
Founding President of Internal Communications
Future Clinicians Association, USFCA
San Francisco, CA
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication with faculty to organize informative meetings for students aspiring to enter the field of Clinical Psychology.
Intern, Research Assistant
Rubato Technology, The Creative Brain Lab
San Francisco
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Investigated the intersection of Deep Neural Network pathways, through various clustered musical attributes under supervision of Stephanie Shorter, Ph.D., and CEO, Amit Stenberg.
- Employed a systematic approach to facilitate data analysis under Dr. Indre Viskontas.
Founding CCO, Performing Arts Student Council
Universty of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw corrective action plans that focused on dismantling structural, organizational, and departmental barriers, fostering a more equitable and socially just education environment.
ASUSF Voices Assistant Musical Director
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance, overseeing rehearsal execution for choral groups of 50+ in an educational setting.
- Coordinated scheduling and delegated tasks for a video editing team, for bi-yearly concerts under founder, Rick Roberts
Music Teacher
Whispering Oak Montessori Academy
Sacramento, California
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Familiarized students with fundamental concepts of music and cultural influence/impact while aligning with Montessori curriculum principles.
Intern, Music Is Good Medicine
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
San Francisco, CA
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed treatment plans for hospice, psychiatric, and obstetric patients, navigating new cognitive and physical limitations, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs.
Education
Counseling Psychology, Marriage And Family Therapy
University of San Francisco Master of Arts
05-2025
University of San Francisco Bachelor of Arts
05.2022
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
American Sign Language
Limited
Affiliations
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) Pre-licensed Member
- Member, Alumni Association, USFCA
- Dos Lenguas Una Voz Volunteer Mentor
- Music Therapy Volunteer, Sagebook Living
- Insulin for Life Advocation
- Girl Up Advocation
- Childhood Cancer Awareness (St. Baldrick's) Volunteer
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Certification
- CPR Certified
- Psychology Peer Mentor
Timeline
Founding President of Internal Communications
Future Clinicians Association, USFCA
03.2022 - 05.2023
Founding CCO, Performing Arts Student Council
Universty of San Francisco
04.2021 - 08.2022
4th Grade Head Teacher, Executive Admin Assistant
Creative After School Arts
03.2021 - Current
Intern, Research Assistant
Rubato Technology, The Creative Brain Lab
01.2021 - 10.2022
ASUSF Voices Assistant Musical Director
University of San Francisco
08.2019 - 05.2022
Intern, Music Is Good Medicine
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2020
Music Teacher
Whispering Oak Montessori Academy
06.2016 - 05.2021
Private Instructor
Self Employed
01.2014 - Current
Counseling Psychology, Marriage And Family Therapy
University of San Francisco Master of Arts
University of San Francisco Bachelor of Arts
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