Aya Wakamatsu Taylor

Aya Wakamatsu Taylor has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Aya began their career at KinderCare Learning Center, where they worked as a Teacher, Assistant Director, Center Trainer, and Health & Safety Coordinator from 1996 to 1999. Aya then moved on to West End Neighborhood House, where they served as a Family Learning Coordinator for the Reflections Teen Family Literacy Program from November 1999 to August 2000.

From 2000 to 2005, Aya worked at Marion T. Academy Charter School as a Teacher, Grade Level Leader, Mentor, and Parent-Teacher Organization Member. Aya then joined Kuumba Academy Charter School as a Teacher, Grade Level Leader, Mentor, and Parent-Teacher Association Member from September 2005 to June 2007.

After that, Aya became self-employed as an Education Consultant, providing their expertise in the field from September 2007 to December 2015. During this time, they also worked as a Program Coordinator at the Northeast Charter Schools Network from August to December 2015.

In 2016, Aya began working at Excellence Community Schools and took on various roles within the organization. Aya started as the Director of Special Projects at Excellence Community Schools (The Friends of Bronx Charter School for Excellence, Inc.) from January to June 2016. Aya then transitioned to the role of Director of Development at Excellence Community Schools from July 2016 to November 2021. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Operating Officer at Excellence Community Schools starting from October 2021.

Through their career, Aya Wakamatsu Taylor has gained extensive experience in education, specifically in roles related to teaching, leadership, mentorship, and program coordination.

Aya Wakamatsu Taylor has a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, specifically in Art Education, which they obtained from the University of the Arts in the years 1991 to 1995. Aya further pursued their education, earning an Associate's Degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Hudson Valley Community College between 2009 and 2011. Aya also attended Wilmington University from 2002 to 2007, but it is not specified whether they completed a degree there. Aya's earlier education history and any degrees attained before attending the University of the Arts are not provided in the information given.