Laura B. Houghton
Bellport,NY
Summary
Orderly and committed administrative assistant offering solid skills in customer relations and resilience to handle challenges of fast-paced environments. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Substitute Teacher
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Substitute Services
Oakdale, NY
03.2019 - Current
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Supported teachers in maintaining discipline within the classroom setting.
- Assisted in preparing materials for lessons and activities.
- Developed strategies to help struggling students understand difficult concepts.
Administrative Assistant
Advantage One Escrow inc.
Huntington Beach, CA
08.2015 - 12.2022
- Managed daily office operations and maintained office supplies inventory, ensuring efficient workplace functionality.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05-2008
Skills
- Professional communication
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Conference planning
- Computer skills
- Scheduling
- Mail handling
- Data management
- Check processing
- Filing
Certification
- NYS Certified Teacher Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Substitute Teacher
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Substitute Services
03.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Advantage One Escrow inc.
08.2015 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Suffolk County Community College