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Sean Taitt

Sean

Taitt

Sean Taitt

Administrative Professor & Director of BSW Field Education

  • Roles:

  • Administrative Faculty

  • Director of Field Education, BSW Program

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  • Campus:
  • Pasadena
  • Online
  • Instructional Site
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  • Website:

  • LinkedIn
Department
Department of Social Work
Institution
Pacific Oaks College
Address Map of 45 W Eureka Street Pasadena CA 91103
45 W Eureka Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Office Phone
626-529-8490
Email
Biography

Mr. Sean Taitt joins Pacific Oaks College as the new Director of Field Education for the BSW Program. Known for his unwavering commitment to nurturing the growth of those around him, Mr. Taitt comes to us with a wealth of experience and a passion for supporting future generations through higher education. Over the past 12 years, he made a significant impact at the University of Southern California as the co-creator and program director of a successful literacy-based initiative as well as two community focused programs.

Mr. Taitt's dedication to guiding individuals toward fulfilling career paths is matched by his innovative spirit. He authored his first children's book, Heart Surgery, and collaborated with a former Statistics Instructor to explore how youth access resources through their cell phones. Additionally, Mr. Taitt has facilitated USC's Community Immersion program and serves as an American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED Instructor and Trainer.

With his extensive background and heartfelt approach, Mr. Taitt is poised to make a remarkable difference in our BSW Program, helping students thrive and making a lasting impact on the field of social work.

Education History
Degree Institution Year
Masters of Social Work University of Southern California, Los Angeles 2011
Bachelors in Child Development California State University, Northridge, Northridge 2009
Associates in Liberal Arts and Studies Cerritos Community College, Norwalk 2007
Professional Memberships
Role Organization
Trainer and Instructor American Red Cross
Licenses
Career Technical Educator, Child Development, California
Community Involvement
Role Organization
Instructor American Red Cross
Facilitator USC School of Social Work Community Immersion
Supporter USC Kinder2College
Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise
Aging/Adult Development General Expertise
Career/Workplace Issues General Expertise
Child & Adolescent Development General Expertise
Curriculum and Program Development General Expertise
Diversity General Expertise
Early Childhood Education Learning through Play
Higher Education Teaching Adult Learners
K-12 Education General Expertise
Leadership Non Profit Leadership
Marriage & Family General Expertise
Mental Health/Psychopathology/Clinical Psychology General Expertise
Active Learning for Adults
Bilingual Education
Select Area Birth to 5
Children
Developmental Learning
Education
General Education
Multicultural Education
Relationships and dating
Social Justice General Expertise
Therapeutic/Theoretical Orientation General Expertise
Media Exposure
Appearance

Cerritos Community College, Child Development, Student Experience

USC Kinder2College - Expose

USC Kinder2College - Program Expose

Research

Homelessness

Education

Social Learning

Publications
Journal

Eric Rice, Sean Taitt, Daniel Lee (2011). Cell phone use among homeless youth: potential for new health interventions and research. Journal of Urban Health, 88 (6), 1175-82.

Professional Skills
K - 16 Education, Adult Education, Work Readiness, Higher Education, Community Engagement, Collaboration, Program Development, Youth Development, Therapeutic Interventions, Grant Writing
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