M E L I S S A V A N D E R W O U D E
Valparaiso,United States
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in financial processing and reconciliation at NIPSCO. Demonstrated ability to multitask and communicate effectively, resulting in significant academic improvements as an elementary school teacher. Expertise in data collection and relationship building, thriving in fast-paced environments to deliver exceptional results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mail Processing Clerk
NIPSCO
Merrillville, IN
05.2025 - Current
- Operated mail processing equipment with precision, achieving consistent output and minimizing errors.
- Conducted routine maintenance on mail sorting machinery, reducing downtime.
- Received, sorted and processed cash, checks and vouchers for Nipsco customers.
- Processed bill payments for Nipsco customers.
- Balanced and reconciled discrepancies in financial records, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Prepared bank deposits, compiled data, verified receipts, and sent payments to banks, facilitating timely financial operations.
- Calculated financial amounts for different transactions and investments.
- Performed miscellaneous clerical functions in accordance to the senior clerk as a back up.
Elementary School Teacher
Lake Central School Corporation
Schererville, United States
08.2003 - Current
- Improved student academic performance by 95% using data and information related to students.
- Accelerated 85% of class reading levels to benchmark goals by the end of the year.
- Provided standardized assessments through comprehensive instruction of necessary materials.
- Collaborated with colleagues to review materials and discuss policies, enhancing alignment in teaching practices.
- Ensured safe and clean learning environment, promoting student well-being and focus.
- Responded to parent inquiries about child's performance and curriculum, fostering transparent communication and engagement.
- Built an effective support network for students and addressed various issues using technology.
- Delivered exceptional correspondence to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences.
- Originated online information to inform students and parents of information and to provide a platform for correspondence.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Elementary Education and Teaching
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, INSkills
- Mail sorting techniques
- Parcel tracking
- Computer literacy
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
Certification
- What Is Scrum? - LinkedIn
- Move into a Customer Success Career - LinkedIn
Awards
- Teacher of the Year, 2020
- Highly Effective, 2019-2020
- Highly Effective, 2020-2021
- Highly Effective, 2021-2022
- Highly Effective, 2022-2023
Timeline
Mail Processing Clerk
NIPSCO
05.2025 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Lake Central School Corporation
08.2003 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Elementary Education and Teaching
Purdue University Northwest