SABRINA FRANCESSA TAYLOR
Port Wentworth,GA
Summary
Dynamic ESOL and Spanish educator with a proven track record of student success and founder of Yaptality.com, demonstrating exceptional empathy and multicultural competence. Spearheaded a virtual peer support platform, enhancing access to mental health support and fostering resilience in diverse communities. Skilled in counseling theories and digital platform management, I excel in creating inclusive educational environments and empowering marginalized groups.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ESOL Teacher
St. John’s High School
Johns Island, SC
09.2024 - Current
Founder and Peer Supporter
Yaptality.com
07.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: A virtual peer support platform offering peer support and a compassionate listening ear to those who could not afford therapy or were reluctant to seek professional help
- Driven by a deep desire to support individuals in need, I founded Yaptality.com, a virtual platform offering peer support and a compassionate listening ear to those who could not afford therapy or were reluctant to seek professional help
- My work focuses on providing a safe and empathetic space for individuals, particularly from minority groups and marginalized or oppressed communities, to share their experiences and access emotional support
- This initiative has helped to develop my active listening skills, my cultural sensitivity, and my ability to connect meaningfully with diverse populations
- Yaptality.com embodies my commitment to making mental health support more accessible and fostering resilience and empowerment among those facing challenges
- A virtual peer support platform offering peer support and a compassionate listening ear to those who could not afford therapy or were reluctant to seek professional help
Spanish Teacher
School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High
Savannah, GA
11.2020 - 07.2024
Alumna of Deep Center’s Writing Project Summer '22
Deep Center
Savannah, GA
06.2022 - 08.2022
The Deep Center Summer Writing Project is an initiative to provide educators who work in underrepresented communities with the tools and strategies to integrate creative writing into their teaching practices, and it provides professional development opportunities focused on writing as a means of personal and academic growth for both students and teachers.
Benefits
- Enhanced writing skills.
- Acquisition of culturally relevant pedagogies.
- Ability to foster community and collaboration.
- Ability to integrate writing into classroom instruction and assessment.
- The ability to explore reflective practice.
Spanish Teacher/ELA Teacher
Midlands STEM Charter School
Winnsboro, SC
08.2020 - 11.2020
Spanish Teacher
Fairfield Central High School
Winnsboro, SC
07.2014 - 07.2020
- World Languages Department Chair, October 2017 - June 2020
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
12-2026
Master of Science - Education – Curriculum Instruction and Assessment
Walden University
12.2015
Bachelor’s - Secondary Education – Spanish
Shortwood Teachers’ College
05.2012
Diploma - Teaching Spanish/Linguistics (English Language and Literature)
Shortwood Teachers’ College
05.2003
Skills
Counseling and Mental Health Support
- Empathy and active listening
- Multicultural competence
- Knowledge of counseling theories and techniques
- Client-centered support for individuals facing mental health challenges
- Ethical decision-making in counseling
- Ability to apply mental health support concepts in real-world settings
- Familiarity with therapeutic techniques and interventions
Leadership and Initiative
- Founder of a peer support platform (Yaptalitycom)
- Development and management of a virtual peer support service
- Advocacy for marginalized and oppressed communities
- Empowerment and resilience-building through peer support
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving
Cultural Sensitivity and Competence
- Experience working with diverse populations, particularly minority and marginalized groups
- Cross-cultural communication skills
- Ability to foster inclusive and supportive environments
- Understanding and respect for cultural differences in mental health perspectives and practices
Teaching and Education
- Experience in teaching and curriculum design (Spanish, ESOL, ELA)
- Classroom management and behavior management techniques
- Communication and relationship-building with students and colleagues
- Mentoring and supporting students through academic and personal challenges
- Adaptability in teaching methods and materials to meet diverse student needs
- Experience with individualized and group learning settings
Technology and Platform Management
- Development and management of online platforms (Yaptalitycom)
- Use of digital tools for virtual support (eg, video conferencing, online communication platforms)
- Ability to create and maintain digital spaces that prioritize safety and confidentiality
Personal and Professional Development
- Strong commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth
- Self-motivation and discipline to maintain a high GPA while balancing work, study and personal life
- Reflective practice and adaptability in new professional roles and responsibilities
Affiliations
- Self-taught artist at SFTaylor Art, LLC
- Self-Published Author, Recruited: Tips and Tales for International Teachers in the USA
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Jamaican Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
St. John’s High School
09.2024 - Current
Founder and Peer Supporter
Yaptality.com
07.2024 - Current
Alumna of Deep Center’s Writing Project Summer '22
Deep Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Spanish Teacher
School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High
11.2020 - 07.2024
Spanish Teacher/ELA Teacher
Midlands STEM Charter School
08.2020 - 11.2020
Spanish Teacher
Fairfield Central High School
07.2014 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Master of Science - Education – Curriculum Instruction and Assessment
Walden University
Bachelor’s - Secondary Education – Spanish
Shortwood Teachers’ College
Diploma - Teaching Spanish/Linguistics (English Language and Literature)
Shortwood Teachers’ College
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