Haley Adams
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate, with a proven track record at Knoxville-Knox County Head Start, I excel in fostering student safety and implementing effective classroom support. Leveraging skills in behavior management and collaborative teamwork, I've significantly contributed to creating inclusive, engaging learning environments that promote student success and well-being.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Knoxville-Knox County Head Start
Knoxville, TN
03.2010 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Modeled positive behaviors and provided positive reinforcement
- Building self-help skills
- Support children to recognize their emotions and appropriately regulate and cope.
Nutrition Assistant
Knoxville-Knox County CAC
Knoxville, TN
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Helped in receiving and organizing food delivery supplies.
- Organized food delivery operations, including receiving, storing and distributing items.
- Helped unload food delivery trucks when needed.
- Coordinated with local schools and summer programs to provide students with nutrition services.
- Worked with community partner, Mobile Meals, to provide meals to the elderly.
Cheer Coach Volunteer
Knox County Parks And Recreation Department
Knoxville, TN
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
- Communicated effectively with administrators, coaches and parents about program updates or changes.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Developed, implemented and monitored practice plans for cheerleading squads.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Collaborated with parents to foster a positive environment that encourages personal growth.
- Motivated students to reach their full potential by providing positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
GED -
Halls High School
Knoxville, TN12-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TNSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Student and parent relations
- Collaborative teamwork
- Friendly and outgoing
- Relationship building
- Maintaining safe environments
- Multicultural awareness
- Behavior modeling
- Stress management
- CPR and first aid
- Positive attitude
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Behavior management
Affiliations
- Outside of my work life, I am a mom of 2 biological and 4 bonus kids (all teenage and older) along with cherished nieces and nephews. We are a close knit family and all love trying new food, movies and music. We are a very diverse family that always celebrates our differences and loves to support one another and others around us.
- Although I love being in a classroom with students, my passion is to touch lives in a much broader aspect. I am passionate about people and making a positive impact to as many people as possible. In January of 2024, I took a leap of faith and went back to school part time to pursue a degree in social work.
Timeline
Nutrition Assistant
Knoxville-Knox County CAC
05.2024 - 07.2025
Cheer Coach Volunteer
Knox County Parks And Recreation Department
04.2023 - 10.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Knoxville-Knox County Head Start
03.2010 - Current
GED -
Halls High School
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Roane State Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Pellissippi State Community College