Tanya Sherise Odums, LCSW-R, M.S.Ed., CCTP
Mental Health Mentor * Transformation Coach
Action Based Therapist * Mental Health Consultant
Summary of Teaching Experience
Higher Education
Adjunct Professor, Supervisor in Field Instruction (Since 2000)
- Columbia University School of Social Work
- New York University School of Social Work
- Hunter College School of Social Work
- Fordum University School of Social Work
- Adelphi University School of Social Work
New York University Silver School of Social Work, Adjunct Lecturer, Advanced Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice Program.
High School Teaching Experience
Health Class
Taught a traditional high school health class for seniors.
Symposium on Issues Affecting Urban Youth
Taught credit bearing Health and Wellness Courses to high school students in Brooklyn. Courses were designed to raise awareness of social problems, provide students with an opportunity to explore issue in their communities and personal experiences that have had a profound impact on their lives. This course was also designed to teach SEL skills related to self-awareness and emotion management. and raise awareness about mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse. This interactive class allowed students to act as social scientist; researching social programs and developing prevention and intervention strategies to share with their peers through the creation of a public service announcement project.
Courses Descriptions:
Support Groups emerged from the courses at the end of each semester so students could continue to work on their social-emotional wellbeing.