DENISE E.

DE LA VAUX
375 Country Club Drive #4 (805) 526-3584
Simi Valley, California 93065 ddb97294@westpost.net

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT where my organizational and in
terpersonal skills, education, office support and teaching experience will be ef
fectively utilized.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Over 11 years of strong and diverse experience in OFFICE ADMINISTRATION and TE
ACHING, involving:
* CLIENT, FAMILY, and STUDENT RELATIONS
* CORRESPONDENCE
* TELEPHONES
* SCHEDULING
* RESEARCH
* WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
* PRESS RELEASES and PUBLIC RELATIONS
* PRESENTATIONS and LECTURES
* CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
* LESSON PLANS
* COUNSELING
* INVENTORY CONTROL and ORDERING
* DATA ENTRY and CLERICAL DUTIES
* TROUBLESHOOTING and PROBLEM-SOLVING
* Speaks/understands conversational Spanish; taught bilingual students.
* Types 63 wpm. Computer-literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Internet
skills.
* California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Single Subject (English) T
eaching Credential.
* First Aid/CPR with AED Certification.
* A dedicated, professional, adaptable, and conscientious self-starter with exce
llent written and verbal communication skills, capable of working independently
and in a team setting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006-2009 LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT; Los Angeles, California
Substitute Teacher, Middle and High Schools (2008-2009)
and Elementary School Student Teacher (2006-2007)
2008-2009 TEACHERS ON RESERVE; Los Angeles, California
and Substitute Teacher, Private Secondary Schools
2007-2008 CALABASAS/LAS VIRGENES SCHOOL DISTRICT; Calabasas, California
Elementary School Teacher
* Wrote lesson plans, taught classes, managed classrooms, planned academic event
s and activities for student enrichment, corresponded with parents, and created
class websites.
2002-2005 COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS; Santa Clarita, California
and Adjunct Art History Instructor
1999-2005 MOORPARK COLLEGE; Moorpark, California
Adjunct Art History Instructor
* Taught art history survey and art appreciation courses, involving curriculum c
reation, development of course materials, including syllabi, reading schedules,
weekly assignments, research papers, examinations and display projects. Organiz
ed and maintained large slide library.
Prior: Marketing Department Office Clerk, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
* Performed administrative and clerical support for Marketing Department, includ
ing correspondence, telephones, supervision of video library, ordering and inven
tory control, calendar maintenance, meeting organization, clerical duties and er
rands.
Music Publicist, THE CREATIVE SERVICE COMPANY
* Obtained and managed press coverage for musicians and bands, involving print,
radio, and television interviews; creation and distribution of press kits and pr
ess releases, photo captions, correspondence, and all public relations for clien
ts.

EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE; Northridge, California
Master of Arts degree in Art History
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY; Malibu, California
Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations

SEMINARS
PowerPoint Presentations
Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA)
Creating School Websites
Child Abuse Reporting
Grief and Bereavement Counseling