Haley Essman
Elizabeth City,NC
Summary
Experienced educator and human resources assistant skilled in classroom management and recruitment workflows. Ensure confidentiality, reduce operational delays, and improve satisfaction using structured communication and effective issue resolution. Credentials include Child Development Associate and CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
Henrico County Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted HR team in the recruitment and selection process, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, and scheduling interviews
- Coordinated new hire onboarding process, including conducting orientation sessions and preparing necessary paperwork
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information during all interactions and ensured compliance with legal requirements such as HIPAA or GDPR
- Participated actively in team meetings providing input on process improvements based on observations from daily tasks
Registrar
Chesterfield County
10.2023 - Current
- Streamlined registration processes by implementing efficient online systems and reducing wait times.
- Ensured accurate student records by diligently maintaining and updating information in the database.
- Enhanced student satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, providing solutions, and offering guidance on registration matters.
- Proof data integrity by conducting regular audits of student records and making necessary corrections.
- Promoted adherence to FERPA regulations by implementing strict confidentiality protocols when handling sensitive student information.
- Reduced errors in transcript processing through careful attention to detail while entering grades into the system.
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure record-keeping.
- Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion before processing.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Updated computer system with latest information to keep records current and accurate.
- Schedule appointments for myself and staff members.
Assistant Director
Apple Tree Learning Center
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Oversee daily center operations, ensuring compliance with state childcare regulations
- Supervise and evaluate staff performance, providing coaching and feedback
- Coordinate staff schedules and maintain appropriate ratios
- Assist in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees
- Monitor classrooms for quality, safety, and curriculum fidelity
- Maintain licensing documentation, incident reports, and attendance records
- Lead parent communication and conflict resolution efforts
- Support enrollment and retention initiatives
- Payment processing
Teacher/Lead Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2013 - 03.2025
- I have worked as a teacher at the Goddard School for 10-plus years now. This job helped me with the following skills
- Answering phones and sending faxes
- Classroom management
- Training new staff
- Typing
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Social and informative
- Keeping track of written and digital records
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to stay level-headed in stressful situations
- Technology skills- using an iPad and computer
- This jobs has helped me gain many skills that I would find useful in other jobs. I am a fast learner and I work well in a fast paced environment.
Education
High school diploma - undefined
United Christian Academy
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Western Governors University
11.2026
Skills
- Administrative experience within education industry
- Onboarding
- Conflict management
- Interviewing
- Full cycle recruiting
- Microsoft Teams
- Data entry
- HR compliance
- Phone answering
- Microsoft Outlook
- Transcription
- Microsoft Office
- Data management
- Remote Work
- HIPAA
- Program management
- Records management
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- Electronic records management
- SharePoint
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Certified Notary Public
- Child Development Associate Certification
- CPR Certification
- Basic First Aid certificate
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/First Aid/AED
Languages
English
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Assistant Director
Apple Tree Learning Center
03.2026 - 08.2026
Human Resources Assistant
Henrico County Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
Registrar
Chesterfield County
10.2023 - Current
Teacher/Lead Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2013 - 03.2025
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Western Governors University
High school diploma - undefined
United Christian Academy