Taylor Rae Washington
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Innovative and professional woman of color dedicated to empowering communities of color through leadership, creative action, while working towards solving societies social problems. Brings 10 years of versatile and valuable expertise to move forward company goals and objectives. Able to apply knowledge of advocacy, life-coaching, leadership and program development/ management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Program Manager
The Richmond Neighborhood Center
San Francisco, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Created and directed numerous wellness related projects for youth at the middle school level.
- Met with the administration and student support service team on regular basis to assess student progress and school wide challenges such as truancy, bullying, DEI work and behavioral support.
- Built new programming systems and structures to increase positive wellness impact for youth such as understanding of emotional intelligence and creating supportive and healthy community spaces.
- Oversaw development, implementation and maintenance of The Wellness Center, social emotional learning groups and mental health services for youth throughout the school day.
- Write monthly reports, track and collect data, create agendas and facilitate weekly meetings based on staff professional development and program needs
- Supervise, mentor and coach staff to execute and facilitate programming, reach professional goals, build relationships with program participants and collaborate smoothly with school faculty.
Truancy Interventionist
The Richmond Neighborhood Center
San Francisco, CA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented and determined appropriate interventions for youth experiencing mild to severe truancy challenges within a school setting.
- Completed required documentation such as student evaluations, case notes and monthly program reports
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Taught specific social emotional learning and life skills to individual students that required 1:1 services aside from attendance challenges.
Juvenile Justice Case Manager
MISSSEY
Oakland, CA
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided support , coaching, intensive advocacy and resources for clients identified as individuals at risk or survivors of commercial sexual exploitation.
- Collaborated directly and indirectly with families, service providers, legal practitioners and social service professionals to actively complete client case plans and goals.
- Completed client documentation, community outreach, referrals and client files by given deadlines.
- Supported clients in navigating physically, mentally and emotionally through macro systems such as the Foster Care System, The Juvenile Justice System and Bay Area/ California County Services.
Behavior Therapist
Therapeutic Learning Consultants
Mountain View, CA
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Provided Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy, Natural Environment Teaching and Discrete Trial Training for children that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, emotional disturbance and considered developmentally delayed.
- Assisted and supported clients with improving and recognizing challenging behaviors, while teaching life skill in school, home and community settings.
- Executed and followed detailed programming in the areas of academics,social relationships, behavior management, strengthening gross/fine motor skills, learning independence in everyday tasks and Social Emotional Learning.
- Collected, and recorded data and detailed notes in a timely manner with the support of program supervisors and BcBa's.
Behavior Interventionist
Autism Comprehensive Educational Services
San Bruno, CA
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy and Discrete Trial Training for children that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Supported clients with developing various types of skills, while improving challenging behaviors in home and group settings through modeling and 1:1 implementation of programming.
- Collected and tracked detailed program and behavioral data consistently within desired deadlines given by supervisors.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with parents and families, while teaching and clarifying client programming and goals as needed.
Sexual Assault Counselor (Volunteer)
Rape Trauma Services
San Mateo, United States
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Completed 60-hour Sexual Assault Counselor training facilitated by Rape Trauma Services Volunteer Coordinator and supporting leadership staff.
- Accompanied and supported survivors of sexual assault at San Mateo County General Hospital during forensic interviews/health screenings and court settings as needed.
- Supported survivors of sexual assault through the 24-hour crisis hotline when scheduled.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Women & Gender Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 08.2015 - 08.2017
No Degree - General Education
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA 08.2010 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
San Mateo High School
San Mateo, CA 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Program development
Program Management
Coaching
Mentorship
Advocacy
Leadership
Training & Facilitation
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Social Emotional Learning
Certification
Leadership That Works- Certified Community Coach (CCC)
Timeline
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of California, Berkeley
08.2021 - Current
Wellness Program Manager
The Richmond Neighborhood Center
03.2020 - Current
Truancy Interventionist
The Richmond Neighborhood Center
08.2019 - 03.2020
Leadership That Works- Certified Community Coach (CCC)
07-2019
Juvenile Justice Case Manager
MISSSEY
07.2018 - 07.2019
Behavior Therapist
Therapeutic Learning Consultants
01.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Women & Gender Studies
San Francisco State University
08.2015 - 08.2017
Behavior Interventionist
Autism Comprehensive Educational Services
06.2015 - 01.2016
Sexual Assault Counselor (Volunteer)
Rape Trauma Services
04.2014 - 04.2015
No Degree - General Education
College of San Mateo
08.2010 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
San Mateo High School
08.2006 - 05.2010