Tanya L. Hauer
Greater Santa Clarita Valley & Frazier Mountain Communities
Summary
Culturally responsive MSW social work professional dedicated to promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and advancing equitable access to mental health supports across individual, family, and community systems. Experienced in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, holistic approaches (animal-assisted, sound, nature-based, somatic), assessment, case management, client advocacy, group facilitation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master of Social Work Intern
Plum Canyon Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
- Provided counseling, SEL lessons, and crisis support for over 500 TK-6 students.
- Partnered with IEP/SST teams and connected families to resource
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and caregivers to implement school-wide mental health and behavior support strategies.
- Delivered individualized support and skill-building interventions for students facing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, peer conflict, and grief.
- Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group sessions.
- 600 Hours
- Expected completion August 17, 2025
Equine-Assisted Therapy Facilitator
05.2016 - Current
- Partnered with licensed mental health practitioners to deliver trauma-informed Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) for youth and adults, supporting emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and relationship-building through experiential learning activities.
Care Manager / Social Worker
Bella Vida Senior Center
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Completed assessments and linked seniors to community services.
- Co-facilitated support groups promoting connection and wellness
- Coordinated with healthcare providers and family members to support holistic care planning for older adults.
- Advocated for client self-determination while navigating housing, transportation, and healthcare access barriers.
- Maintained accurate, confidential documentation in compliance with agency and county reporting requirements.
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Bella Vida Senior Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
- 400 Hours
Director of Fundraising & Marketing
SRD – Straightening Reins
05.2014 - 12.2017
- Directed fundraising initiatives, community outreach, and youth mentorship within equine-assisted learning programs.
Director of Advertising
St. John Knits
11.1995 - 01.2007
- Directed global teams and managed multimillion-dollar budgets, applying transferable leadership, project management, and strategic communication skills in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Univ. of Massachusetts Global
Irvine, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Univ. of Massachusetts Global
Irvine, CA04.2024
Skills
- Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Practice
- Case Management & Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning
- Psychoeducation (Group & Individual)
- Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) Facilitation
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Delivery
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Culturally Responsive Practice
- Documentation & Record Management
- Outreach & Program Development
Certification
- Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR), National Child Traumatic Network (NCTSN) | May 2025
- 300-Hour Yoga Instructor, Yoga Education Institute | May 2020 (Integrated somatic and mindfulness practices into trauma-informed mental health care)
Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association:
- EAGALA Level II EAP Certification | May 2016
- EAGALA Level I EAP Certification | March 2016
Affiliations
- Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) | Since 2023
- Member, Social Work Student Association (SWSA) | Since 2021
- Member, Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society | 2021
Timeline
Master of Social Work Intern
Plum Canyon Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
Care Manager / Social Worker
Bella Vida Senior Center
04.2024 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Bella Vida Senior Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
Equine-Assisted Therapy Facilitator
05.2016 - Current
Director of Fundraising & Marketing
SRD – Straightening Reins
05.2014 - 12.2017
Director of Advertising
St. John Knits
11.1995 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Univ. of Massachusetts Global
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Univ. of Massachusetts Global
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