Taylor Hamaker
Oswego,IL
Summary
Compassionate mental health professional experienced as a Transitional Life Skills Coach, focused on fostering emotional regulation and independent living skills. Graduate assistant nearing completion of a master’s program, equipped with strong communication and crisis management skills. Five-year collegiate softball athlete demonstrating resilience and teamwork, enhancing client rapport and therapeutic presence through strengths-based practice.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Transitional Life Skills Coach
Inspiring Lives
Hawkeye, Iowa
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated client development in essential life skills to achieve personal goals.
- Assisted individuals in creating actionable plans for daily living tasks, improving daily functioning.
- Delivered crisis intervention services to effectively de-escalate emotionally charged situations.
- Partnered with community resources to strengthen support services for clients.
- Collaborated with community resources to enhance support services offered to clients.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05-2023
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Thorough documentation skills
- Goal setting
- Stress management
- Emotional support
Affiliations
- Collegiate Softball Player 2021-2026
- Graduate Assistant 2026-2027
Timeline
Transitional Life Skills Coach
Inspiring Lives
09.2025 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Upper Iowa University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Waubonsee Community College