Elayne Daniels
San Francisco
Summary
Dedicated professional with a passion for people, eager to apply a diverse skill set and contribute to fostering emotional well-being in a mental health counseling setting. Expertise in implementing client-centered approaches across diverse age groups. Excellent at written and verbal communication, collaboration, and leadership. Driven by a commitment to the helping professions and a track record of positive outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Gateway Public Schools
San Francisco
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Implemented multi-systemic approaches including school personnel, social service agencies and extended family members.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
- Attended weekly team meetings to discuss cases and collaborate on best practices for treatment planning.
- Referred clients to other specialists to continue with therapy.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy or solution focused brief therapy.
4th Grade Head Teacher, Executive Admin Assistant
Children's After School Arts
San Francisco
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Established secure classroom environment (ages 5-11), emphasizing hands-on arts, social justice, and socio-emotional learning under executive director, Leslie Einhorn
- Transitioned from fourth-grade head teacher to Executive Administrative Assistant, showcasing adaptability, diverse skills, and a hybrid work style.
Founding President of Internal Communications
Future Clinicians Association, USFCA
San Francisco
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication with faculty to organize informative meetings for students aspiring to enter the field of Clinical Psychology.
Intern, Research Assistant
Rubato Technology, The Creative Brain Lab
San Francisco
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Investigated the intersection of Deep Neural Network pathways, through various clustered musical attributes under supervision of Stephanie Shorter, Ph.D., and CEO, Amit Stenberg.
- Employed a systematic approach to facilitate data analysis under Dr. Indre Viskontas.
Founding CCO, Performing Arts Student Council
University of San Francisco Law School
San Francisco
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw corrective action plans that focused on dismantling structural, organizational, and departmental barriers, fostering a more equitable and socially just education environment.
ASUSF Voices Assistant Musical Director
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Directed rehearsals to achieve tonal and harmonic balance, overseeing rehearsal execution for choral groups of 50+ in an educational setting.
- Coordinated scheduling and delegated tasks for a video editing team, for bi-yearly concerts under founder, Rick Roberts
Music Teacher
Whispering Oak Montessori Academy
Sacramento
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Familiarized students with fundamental concepts of music and cultural influence/impact while aligning with Montessori curriculum principles.
Private Instructor
Self Employed
San Francisco, Sacramento
01.2014 - Current
- Tailored lesson plans in music theory and history while coaching organizational skills across subjects including Multi-Instrument Music, Martial Arts, Calculus, ASL, English, and Spanish.
Intern, Music Is Good Medicine
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
San Francisco
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed treatment plans for hospice, psychiatric, and obstetric patients, navigating new cognitive and physical limitations, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs.
Education
Master of Arts, University of San Francisco
05-2025
Bachelor of Arts, University of San Francisco
05-2022
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
American Sign Language
Limited
Affiliations
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) Pre-licensed Member
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Student Member
- Member, Alumni Association, USFCA
- Dos Lenguas Una Voz Volunteer Mentor
- Music Therapy Volunteer, Sagebook Living
- Insulin for Life Advocation
- Girl Up Advocation
- Childhood Cancer Awareness (St. Baldrick's) Volunteer
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Certification
- CPR Certified
- Psychology Peer Mentor
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Gateway Public Schools
07.2024 - 05.2025
Founding President of Internal Communications
Future Clinicians Association, USFCA
03.2022 - 05.2023
Founding CCO, Performing Arts Student Council
University of San Francisco Law School
08.2021 - 08.2022
4th Grade Head Teacher, Executive Admin Assistant
Children's After School Arts
03.2021 - 08.2024
Intern, Research Assistant
Rubato Technology, The Creative Brain Lab
01.2021 - 10.2022
ASUSF Voices Assistant Musical Director
University of San Francisco
08.2019 - 05.2022
Intern, Music Is Good Medicine
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
01.2019 - 03.2020
Music Teacher
Whispering Oak Montessori Academy
06.2016 - 05.2021
Private Instructor
Self Employed
01.2014 - Current
Master of Arts, University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts, University of San Francisco
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