Linda R. Taylor, LCSW

Administrative management for four teacher education programs: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, and Secondary Education

NAEYC Accreditation statewide and campus leadership - KA development, curriculum development, data gathering, report writing, site visit management, faculty training

Hire and train faculty for ECED, EDUC, SEDU

Oversee Bilingual ECED Cohort Initiative in collaboration with the ECED Bilingual Director

Schedule and staff classes for ECED, EDUC, SEDU

Select textbooks for all classes

Teach classes in ECED, EDUC, and SEDU

Academic advising for students in teacher education programs

Assist administration in grant and budget management

Science of Reading Statewide Leadership Group - course writing, training initiatives, etc,

Statewide Lead Chair for EDUC

• Conducted thorough assessments to determine appropriate therapeutic approaches for each family's unique circumstances.
• Rendered mental health and counseling services to children ages 18 months to 18 years and their families, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
• Conducted play therapy with children and filial therapy with children and their parents to address trauma and disruptive behavior issues at home or school environments.
• Delivered individual, couple, and group counseling services to families dealing with familial issues, including the impact of family violence and divorce on children.
• Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
• Provided training to foster parents and CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers
• Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.

• Provided administrative oversight of therapeutic programs in two separate locations for young children ages 6 weeks-6 years at risk for abuse or neglect.
• Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent monitoring and timely reporting.
• Hired and trained staff in therapeutic interventions for young children at risk of abuse and neglect.
• Early identification of at-risk children in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams initiating intervention strategies.
• Inclusion of children with special needs, collaborating with special service providers.
• Taught parenting classes for parents of children enrolled in the program and other adults referred by Child Protective Services.
• Assisted in the structural design and program planning to open a second site to accommodate children and families in the South Bend community.
• Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven assessments, making adjustments as needed to meet goals and objectives.
• Met all requirements for COA Accreditation of both programs.

Provided therapeutic interventions to children ages 2-6 referred due to abuse/neglect.

Taught in-home and group parenting classes to parents referred by Child Protective Services.

Assisted in program administration at two locations.