Haley Wade
Brandon,Florida
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate former preschool teacher with extensive early childhood education experience. Now a dedicated Family Support Specialist at the Children’s Board Family Resource Center, Florida’s second largest non-profit. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, strong work ethic, and creating supportive environments for children and families. Skilled in program management, team leadership, and delivering impactful services. Committed to enhancing well-being through proactive and empathetic approaches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Support Specialist
Children's Board Family Resource Center
Brandon, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Provide direct assistance to families that require additional support in completing applications or referral consents.
- Coordinate and facilitate Center-driven programming and events.
- Document services, maintain records, complete reports, purchase supplies, input data into a data base system.
- Support partner agencies with program registration and follow-up.
Preschool Teacher
Kidz Planet
Brandon, FL
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Twos Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
Brandon, FL
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Tampa, FL
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
Rasmussen College
Saint Cloud, MN04-2025
High School Diploma -
West Albany High School
Albany, OR05.2012
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Team Management
- Customer Service
- Training & Development
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Community Resources
- Client Advocacy
- Dedicated Support
Certification
- Heartsaver Pediatric First aid
- Adult Mental Health First Aid
- Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening and Support
- Early Literacy for Children Age Birth through Three
- Child Growth and Development
- Special Needs Appropriate Practices
- Behavioral Observation and Screening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Support Specialist
Children's Board Family Resource Center
05.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Kidz Planet
10.2022 - 05.2023
Twos Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
05.2022 - 10.2022
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Human Services
Rasmussen College
High School Diploma -
West Albany High School
- Heartsaver Pediatric First aid
- Adult Mental Health First Aid
- Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening and Support
- Early Literacy for Children Age Birth through Three
- Child Growth and Development
- Special Needs Appropriate Practices
- Behavioral Observation and Screening
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