Maiya Fukui
Portland,OR
Summary
I’m a hands-on, passionate mental health care professional who thrives on analyzing and observing my environment and the people in it through a cognitive lens. My experience with the elderly, youth, and mental disability populations, coordinating case management, and facilitating tutoring and mental health sessions has helped me become adaptable and sharp in crisis's and in day to day work. I studied Psychology at Cal Poly and have worked across Hospice care, Academic support, and education advocacy roles — all of which taught me how to balance technical details with real-world problem solving. I’m excited about opportunities to sharpen my technical skills and contribute my unique perspective on social emotional learning, youth development and mental health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Specialist
Huckleberry Youth Programs
01.2026 - Current
- Supported middle school students with crisis intervention, academic aid, and emotional support through one on one advisory meetings.
- Created academic success plans tailored to individual students through assessing social, emotional, and academic needs
- Conducted assessment of social emotional skills and academic level
- Coached youth in building confidence in transferable skills
- Connected youth with outreach programs, job opportunities, extracurriculars and volunteering opportunities
- Built out Academic Specialist role through collaboration with the SEEDS of Change program director
- Facilitated challenging social emotional discussions around conflict with teachers, peers, and family.
Dance Instructor
Self Employed
08.2023 - Current
- Created foundational hip hop dance curriculum for students ages 8 through 10
- Led classes with 10+ youth at one time
- Coached youth in social-emotional and interpersonal conflict resolution skills
- Consistently assessed student progress and gave individualized feedback on skills retention
- Taught in-classroom learning methodology to facilitate dance curriculum
- Organized performance opportunities for students to show achievement, perform under pressure and ultimately, grow confidence in themselves
Ombudsman Advocate
Ombudsman of San Luis Obispo County
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with elderly individuals in long-term care facilities across San Luis Obispo county as part of the Ombudsman program, addressing cases of elder abuse and advocating for their well-being.
- Established effective communication channels with nurses, wholesale providers, and fellow Ombudsman to ensure a comprehensive approach to resolving issues.
- Played a crucial role in mediating conflict resolution among various stakeholders, using interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate complex and emotionally charged situations.
- Developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the elderly population in long-term care, allowing for proactive problem-solving and the implementation of innovative solutions to enhance their quality of life.
- Gained valuable experience in managing high-stress situations, showcasing the ability to remain calm under pressure while advocating for the rights and dignity of elderly individuals.
- Demonstrated a commitment to ethical practices and confidentiality, maintaining the trust of both clients and colleagues throughout the resolution of sensitive cases.
- Contributed to the Ombudsman program's mission by actively participating in continuous education and training, staying updated on relevant laws and regulations in the field of elder care advocacy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2023
Skills
- Social-emotional coaching
- Conflict resolution
- Instructional coaching
- Student engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Academic support
- Subject matter expertise
- Assessment creation
- Written and oral communication
- Educational leadership
- Managing schedules
- Records management
Accomplishments
I created the Academic Specialist Role from the ground up; Huckleberry Youth Programs SEEDS, had never had an Academic Specialist before me, and I took this role as an opportunity to expand their program and integrate my skills and experiences into preventing academic push out in middle school aged youth.
Timeline
Academic Specialist
Huckleberry Youth Programs
01.2026 - Current
Dance Instructor
Self Employed
08.2023 - Current
Ombudsman Advocate
Ombudsman of San Luis Obispo County
11.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California Polytechnic State University