La'neir Haines
Springfield,MA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive expertise in child development, abnormal behavior, and curriculum design. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrating critical thinking and effective decision-making skills with over five years of experience in the childcare sector. Education at Howard University has further honed these competencies while fostering a deep interest in psychology, with aspirations to pursue a PhD. Committed to collaboration and growth by actively engaging with a diverse network of peers from various backgrounds and disciplines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director/Site Coordinator/Grant Writer
The Center After School Program, Inc.
11.2024 - Current
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Developed Program Lesson Plan designed for 3 different age groups.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Supported capacity building initiatives within the organization by providing training on grant writing best practices to staff members.
Front Desk Concierge
Allegro, a Bozzuto Community
09.2018 - Current
- Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Academic Specialist
Kingsman Academy
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Enhanced academic performance by developing and implementing personalized learning plans for students.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and accreditation requirements.
- Continuously refined teaching methods based on feedback from students, colleagues, and administrators, leading to enhanced effectiveness in the classroom.
- Utilized technology effectively as a tool for instruction, assessment, communication, research, collaboration.
Program Director (Laker's Club & Earn2Learn)
REACH! Partnership School
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Co-Founded and Directed an After School Program that tracked and rewarded students for completing lessons on online learning platforms Achieve3000 and Imagine Math.
- Created Excel spreadsheets that monitored and tracked students' progress and created thresholds in which students will be rewarded for their progress on said "learning platforms".
- Co-Founded and Directed an After School Program that aided young men in learning proper eating etiquette, essential life-skills, and a safe space to express themselves.
- Collaborated with local non profit organizations to come in for workshops/presentations.
Professional Student Advocate/Building Lead
Concentric Educational Solutions
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Established strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.
- Assisted students in breaking down complex topics into manageable parts for increased comprehension.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked directly with school faculty in creating more effective ways to keep students engaged and present in school.
- Eventually became promoted to "Building Lead" which resulted in being the direct liaison for Concentric and our partner, Reach Partnership School.
Front Desk Concierge
VMG Resources: Property Management and Staffing
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Responsible for facilitating over the building to ensure that the residents’ needs are met with a great level of prudence.
Site Coordinator/Lead Teacher
The Center After School Program, Inc.
06.2013 - 06.2018
- Monitor students' progress.
- Provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
- Prepare and maintain attendance, activity planning and personnel reports and records.
- Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that accommodate specific skills.
Office Assistant
ARISE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Updating paperwork, maintaining documents and word processing
- Creating, maintaining, and entering information into databases
- Greeting clients and handing out flyers
Education
Bachelor's - Psychology, Business
Howard University
Washington, DC05-2022
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05.2018
Piano/Voice
Berklee 12 Week Summer Program
06.2017
High School Diploma -
Minnechaug Regional High School
Wilbraham, MA06-2015
Skills
- Advanced skill in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Many years of experience in turning abstract ideas into programs that can be quantified and qualified by a repeatable process
- Over a decade's worth of experience in public speaking/presenting data
- Dedicated leader and advocate for positive community growth through the enrichment of the Youth
- 3 years of positive experience grant writing
- Strong ability to rally unique individuals together behind one cause
- Keen sense of relatability through humanizing one's self to peers/clients/partners
- 4 years in curriculum and staff development from leading workshops and facilitating professional development day(s)
- Making "positive thinking" tangible and contagious in a way that isn't disingenuous
Accomplishments
- Led a workshop of over 100 people during a work retreat for Concentric Educational Solutions based around the idea of Time Management.
- Created an 8 week curriculum for 3 different age groups for The Center After School Program.
- Facilitated an Open House for The Center After School Program that consisted of an agenda, guest speakers and prospective parents that resulted in a considerable boost in family applying for their children to attend.
- Co-Founded two After School Programs at Reach! Partnership School that contributed to a positive change and resources for the Baltimore, MD community.
Affiliations
- Sustainability STEM Research Team (Food and Sustainability at STCC) Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars May 2018
- Prosper.Mind.Body.Soul inc.
- G-One Investment Group '25
Timeline
Program Director/Site Coordinator/Grant Writer
The Center After School Program, Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Academic Specialist
Kingsman Academy
09.2023 - 08.2024
Program Director (Laker's Club & Earn2Learn)
REACH! Partnership School
09.2022 - 08.2023
Professional Student Advocate/Building Lead
Concentric Educational Solutions
02.2021 - 06.2023
Front Desk Concierge
Allegro, a Bozzuto Community
09.2018 - Current
Front Desk Concierge
VMG Resources: Property Management and Staffing
09.2018 - 03.2019
Site Coordinator/Lead Teacher
The Center After School Program, Inc.
06.2013 - 06.2018
Office Assistant
ARISE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
03.2011 - 06.2011
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Springfield Technical Community College
Piano/Voice
Berklee 12 Week Summer Program
Bachelor's - Psychology, Business
Howard University
High School Diploma -
Minnechaug Regional High School