Taylor-Corrine Benton
L.A
Summary
Dynamic communicator and strategic thinker with experience in research, community engagement, and program coordination. Skilled in public relations, event planning, and content creation, with a strong background in networking, advocacy, and digital design. Adept at crafting compelling narratives, managing outreach initiatives, and fostering relationships to enhance brand visibility and community impact. Passionate about leveraging media and communication strategies to support mission-driven organizations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Afterschool Art Teacher
LA's best
03.2025 - Current
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Developed engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans for K-5 students, integrating interactive and educational activities to enhance learning and comprehension
Mentee and Consultant
The Collective Identity
08.2023 - Current
- Help to create the curriculum and teaching resources for the 24/25 school year
Intern, Volunteer, and Educator
Atlantic Street Center
01.2013 - Current
- Supported academic growth for underserved youth in South Seattle
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts, raising over $20,000 for low-income family resources
- Served as a literacy educator for elementary school students
- Aided staff members with important projects as needed, displaying adaptability and commitment to success.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities during group tasks, motivating team members towards common objectives.
Seattle Black Officials Installation Coordinator
Call to Conscious Museum
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Coordinated with 37th district Black representatives to curate a pop-up Black History Month Museum
- Organized exhibits showcasing legacy items like Hendrix family memorabilia, enslaved code quilts, and Black Panther archives
- Managed design remotely using Zoom, phone calls, and Google Drive
- Lead up to 2 hour guided tours, leading groups of 10 through 14 installations
- Organized and maintained project documentation, enabling quick access to important information and facilitating smoother project transitions.
- Improved project outcomes with meticulous attention to detail in planning phases, ensuring all requirements were met ahead of deadlines.
Research Assistant
University of Southern California
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with a professor on research focusing on the Black suffragette movement and its historical figures, exploring their contributions to shaping sociopolitical imagination
- Conducted archival research and literature reviews to support ongoing academic projects
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
Policy Fellow
Civil Rights and Human Rights
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Contributed to developing a new legal aid department by conducting extensive research and analysis on key issues
- Designed and created standardized document templates for the legal department to streamline documentation, ensure consistency, and improve efficiency in legal processes.
- Researched protected classes under legal statutes, compiling definitions and precedents to support case investigations
- Developed informational materials addressing common misunderstandings to enhance language accessibility for community members
- Worked collaboratively with the reparations committee and community liaison programs to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and residents
- Developed comprehensive policy recommendations by conducting extensive research and analysis on key issues.
Workshop Educator and Program Developer
Engage and Activate Workshops
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Co-developed curriculum teaching voting processes to students aged 12-24
- Curriculum included creating their own mock election along with a voter guide and contents
- I designed and crafted all interactive assignments and resources including the development of of their own propositions, mock election's for students, infographics, and readings, enhancing critical thinking, research, and persuasive communication skills.
- Taught the curriculum to 100-plus students as a part of their school program for three different high schools as well as a charter middle school, along with college students from Boston University, Notre Dame, and USC
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success
Student Coordinator and On-Air Personality
Rainier Avenue Radio
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Worked as the videographer, audio engineer, and producer while hosting interviews with student-athletes and coaches
- Recruited interns from Seattle public high schools and conducted outreach programs
- Mentored new broadcasters on best practices for on-air performance, improving overall quality of station programming.
- Assisted in the maintenance of broadcasting equipment, ensuring uninterrupted and high-quality signal transmission during live shows.
- Operated studio sound boards, live streaming equipment, and professional cameras.
Gallery Guide and Manager
Art of Soul Gallery
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Curated exhibitions and organized events by coordinating with diverse artists and art-centric nonprofits
- Provided gallery tours and high-quality customer service, fostering community engagement
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American And Ethnicity Studies
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12-2024
High School Diploma -
Seattle Academy of Arts And Sciences
Seattle, WA05-2020
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Project assistance
- Classroom management
- Collaborative projects
- Lesson planning
Research: Archival work, qualitative analysis, and historical synthesis
● Communication: Proficient in public speaking, interviewing, and networking
● Design: Experienced in Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, and mixed media
● Technical: Audio/visual production, live broadcast management
- Creative content development
- Data entry
- Multitasking and organization
- Schedule coordination
- Event planning
Accomplishments
- I have designed a website for 2 nonprofits organizations (The Other Six and Woodlums)
● Co-founder and past V.P for Woodlums- a club and non-profit aimed reducing harms of environmental
racism via nature and restorative based outings and workshops
● Worked Alongside the Prison Education Project as a volunteer reading and judging incarcerated individuals
creative writing for the USC PEP writing contest.
● Help to found a non-profit during 2019/20 called The Other Six
● Participant and award winner of best prosecutor for a pre-law program hosted at Stanford University
(2021)
● Created and hosted a food and hygiene bag drop off at skid row (over 500 items total)
● Featured in a documentary as part of a roundtable discussion with D.A Gascón - First person to have an article published through USC’s Black Vertical under Annenberg,
- Led and helped to create a summer-long Political education curriculum concerning genocide in the
curriculum along with a teaching guide, presentations, and learning materials through the Student
Coalition Against Labor Exploitation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
Afterschool Art Teacher
LA's best
03.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Southern California
01.2024 - 05.2024
Mentee and Consultant
The Collective Identity
08.2023 - Current
Policy Fellow
Civil Rights and Human Rights
04.2023 - 07.2023
Seattle Black Officials Installation Coordinator
Call to Conscious Museum
12.2022 - 01.2025
Workshop Educator and Program Developer
Engage and Activate Workshops
10.2020 - 01.2022
Gallery Guide and Manager
Art of Soul Gallery
05.2019 - 02.2020
Student Coordinator and On-Air Personality
Rainier Avenue Radio
09.2018 - 12.2021
Intern, Volunteer, and Educator
Atlantic Street Center
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - American And Ethnicity Studies
University of Southern California
High School Diploma -
Seattle Academy of Arts And Sciences
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