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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, MN
04-2025

High School Diploma -

West Albany High School
Albany, OR
05.2012

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
Haley Wade