Taeha Woodard
East Granby,CT
Summary
Dedicated student support professional with experience in elementary behavior intervention, restorative practices, crisis response, and family engagement. Proven ability to manage office referrals, develop individualized behavior plans, and collaborate with educators, families, and clinical staff to improve student outcomes and school climate.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Student Relations & Behavior Support
South Windsor Public Schools
South Windsor, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Appointed Open Choice Coordinator (2025–2026 School Year)
- Selected to provide targeted support to Open Choice students in academics, attendance, peer relationships, organization, and social skills.
- Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs to promote a positive and inclusive school environment.
- Manage and investigate all office referrals, determining appropriate interventions and next steps.
- Communicate regularly with families/guardians regarding behavioral concerns, referrals, and student progress.
- Respond to students in behavioral or emotional crisis, providing immediate de-escalation and support.
- Facilitate restorative circles and assign restorative consequences to repair harm and rebuild relationships.
- Implemented a cafeteria stoplight system to improve volume control and behavior, resulting in reduced office referrals.
- Maintain a caseload of students requiring ongoing behavioral and social support.
- Develop and implement Individualized Behavior Support Plans in collaboration with teachers, administrators, support staff.
- Co-lead a 5th Grade Peer Mediation Program supporting conflict resolution for grades 3–5.
- Organized the school’s first student vs. staff games as a positive behavior incentive in a school of approximately 750 students.
- Member of the school Response Team assisting with behavior plan implementation and crisis response.
- Elementary School
Community Support Program Worker / Recovery Support Navigator
Gándara Center
Springfield, USA
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted case management, risk assessments, and intake evaluations.
- Connected clients to community resources for mental health and substance use services.
- Assisted clients with benefits applications and insurance verification.
- Developed individualized care plans and coordinated care among providers.
- Served as a COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Navigator.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
American International College
Springfield, MA05.2020
Skills
- Restorative practices
- Behavior intervention
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Individualized support plans
- Adaptability and flexibility
Activities Certifications
- Mentor, High School Student-Athletes – Scholar Athletes Program
- CPR Certified
- Trained in Restorative Practices
Timeline
Coordinator of Student Relations & Behavior Support
South Windsor Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Community Support Program Worker / Recovery Support Navigator
Gándara Center
04.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
American International College