Michelle Torres Maxson

• Participated in regular supervision meetings to discuss cases, receive feedback, and refine clinical skills.
• Utilized crisis intervention techniques when necessary to navigate high-stress situations effectively.
• Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s unique needs and strengths.
• Promoted a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore emotions, behaviors, and relationships.
• Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of marriage and family therapy.
• Assisted children experiencing behavioral challenges at school by creating targeted interventions focusing on social skills development and emotional regulation.
• Provided psychoeducation on mental health topics, helping clients understand symptoms and coping strategies.
• Provided resources for additional support services including community programs or referrals as needed throughout the course of treatment.
• Built rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating cultural sensitivity and understanding of individual backgrounds.
• Supported clients in overcoming personal challenges through active listening and empathetic communication.
• Implemented creative therapy modalities such as art or play therapy when appropriate for client needs or interests.
• Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.

• Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
• Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.

● Developed, organized and ran Rising Voices, a paid writing and performance internship program

for formerly incarcerated women ages 18-25.
o Developed acting and writing curricula for all classes, creating a performance-based

curriculum around restorative justice practices and principles.
o Facilitated twice-weekly classes, creating original theatre pieces, which culminated in

public performances.
o Created a safe space for students to integrate life experience into a supportive and

collaborative theatre ensemble.
o Develop opportunities for Rising Voices to share work with the community through

publication and performance.
o Recruited Rising Voices participants.

San Francisco County Jail – Facilitated weekly Creative Writing classes with incarcerated women.

• Taught conflict/resolution and social emotional skills through creative drama and drama therapy techniques to students in New York City schools (K-12) and formerly incarcerated students (aged 16-21), using theater as a tool to address truancy issues and teach conflict resolution/social emotional skills to at-risk youth in New York City public schools, creating and teaching culturally responsive, trauma-informed curriculum.
• Created a safe space for students in order to foster self-expression and self-awareness. o Helped students identify feelings and behaviors that interfere with success, and develop ways to navigate toward positive outcomes.

● Facilitated teacher workshops to identify at-risk behavior, help encourage positive behavior change, and create solutions for dealing with difficult/disruptive behavior through open dialogue and facilitation.

● Facilitated parent workshops with focus on creating trust and empathy between parent and child.

● Mentored new teaching artists in facilitation and classroom management.