Andrea Heinis
Kendallville
Summary
Reliable instructional assistant skilled in effective communication and small group instruction. Committed to supporting diverse learning needs and facilitating engaging classroom activities to enhance student achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Wayne Center Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Supported classroom instruction by preparing educational materials and resources.
- Assist teachers in implementing individualized learning plans for diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Participate in professional development workshops to improve instructional techniques and methodologies.
- Supervise students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provide support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Facilitate small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Accounts Payable Clerk
LSC Communications
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and timely to ensure prompt payment.
- Reconciled accounts payable transactions, maintaining high standards of accuracy and detail.
- Collaborated with vendors to resolve discrepancies, enhancing supplier relationships.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities by preparing detailed reports on outstanding payables.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintained accurate financial records, contributing to successful audits by organizing and filing all accounts payable documents.
Billing Clerk
LSC Communications
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Processed customer invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely billing operations.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve billing discrepancies promptly, improving customer satisfaction.
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, contributing to an organized and punctual financial reporting process.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
- Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by promptly responding to inquiries and resolving billing issues professionally.
General Production Worker
Courier
07.2009 - 05.2015
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production and quality control.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to comply with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines consistently.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to minimize downtime risks.
- Streamlined communication between departments to facilitate smoother operations.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to load, unload, and transport items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dekalb High School
Waterloo INSkills
- Classroom organization
- Effective communication
- Small group instruction
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Relationship building
- Data entry
- Vendor invoice processing
- Customer service
- Reliability and punctuality
- Organization
Certification
- Certified Para Professional, Wayne Center Elementary - August 2022 - Current
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Wayne Center Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
LSC Communications
06.2018 - 09.2019
Billing Clerk
LSC Communications
05.2015 - 05.2016
General Production Worker
Courier
07.2009 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Dekalb High School