Taeha Woodard
east granby
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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator of Student Relations & Behavior Support
South Windsor Public Schools
South Windsor, CT
08.2023 - Current
- Oversee behavioral operations for a school of ~750 students, coordinating responses across administration, teaching staff, families, and external partners
- Monitor compliance with district policies, procedures, and legal requirements related to student conduct and safety
- Manage and investigate all incident reports, determining appropriate interventions and operational follow-up
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement individualized support plans and school-wide initiatives
- Provide crisis management and rapid response to high-stress situations, ensuring safety and continuity of operations
- Track behavioral trends and implement strategic interventions that reduce incidents and improve organizational climate
- Facilitate restorative processes to resolve conflicts, reduce repeat incidents, and maintain positive stakeholder relationships
- Communicate regularly with families and staff, ensuring transparency and high satisfaction with services provided
- Developed and implemented a cafeteria behavior management system that significantly reduced disciplinary referrals
- Maintain ongoing caseload of high-needs cases requiring coordination across multiple departments
- Co-lead peer mediation program to proactively address conflicts and reduce operational disruptions
- Member of the school Response Team, supporting emergency preparedness and crisis intervention
Community Support Program Worker / Recovery Support Navigator
Gándara Center
Springfield, MA
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted intake assessments, risk evaluations, and case management for clients with complex needs.
- Coordinated services among healthcare providers, social services, and community organizations.
- Assisted clients with benefits enrollment and insurance processes.
- Developed individualized service plans and monitored progress.
- Served as COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Navigator, supporting high-volume public health operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
American International College
Springfield, MA05-2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
Certification
- 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