GINA TELLERI
Toms River
Summary
Dedicated, caring and responsible instructional assistant professional prepared to enhance learning environments and contribute to student growth. Proven track record in assisting classroom teacher with curriculum implementation and fostering student engagement. Reliable team player known for adaptability and commitment to achieving educational goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Gilbert Elementary School
10.2019 - 05.2025
- Responsibilities include:
- Small group lessons
- Set up/copy necessary material for daily/weekly instruction
- Bus transportation
- Keeping the classroom clean and safe before, during and after class starts
- Help students adjust, learn and socialize
- Keeping track of transportation changes
- Collecting medical/excuse notes daily
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Medical Biller/Medical Receptionist
Dr. John Marcus
01.2011 - 01.2016
Medical Biller/Medical Receptionist
OB-GYN, P.A.
01.1987 - 01.2004
- Responsibilities included:
- Scheduling hospital surgeries and daily appointments
- Handling medical calls
- Office Administration
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Assisting doctor with office procedures
- ICD and CPT coding
- Verified insurance of patients to determine eligibility
- Managed appeals process for denied claims, resulting in successful reimbursements from insurance companies.
- Ensured timely payments from insurance providers through submission of accurate and complete claims
- Posted payments and collections on regular basis.
- Reduced claim denials by meticulously reviewing patient insurance information and coding practices.
- Accurately entered patient demographic and billing information in billing system to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Delivered timely and accurate charge submissions.
Education
Medical Secretary Certification - Medical terminology, Medical billing, Office management, Medical coding
Berdan Institute
Totowa, NJ03-1987
High School Diploma -
Cliffside Park High School
Cliffside Park, NJ06-1986
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Effective communication
- Small group instruction
- Computer skills
- Relationship building
- Teacher collaboration/support
- Multicultural awareness
- Student assessment
- Preparing instructional materials
- Classroom management
- Supervising student activities
- Student health and safety
- Supply restocking
- Parent communication
- CPR and first aid
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Gilbert Elementary School
10.2019 - 05.2025
Medical Biller/Medical Receptionist
Dr. John Marcus
01.2011 - 01.2016
Medical Biller/Medical Receptionist
OB-GYN, P.A.
01.1987 - 01.2004
Medical Secretary Certification - Medical terminology, Medical billing, Office management, Medical coding
Berdan Institute
High School Diploma -
Cliffside Park High School
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