Nichole Berry
Carthage
Summary
Dedicated and highly organized education professional with a background in facilitating student learning and providing classroom support. Known for strong commitment to team collaboration and achieving educational outcomes. Skilled in employing educational technology and adapting to evolving classroom needs, ensuring consistent support for both educators and students. Highly organized and self-motivated. Adept at multitasking, time management, and problem-solving. Proven ability to develop and implement efficient systems and routines. Strong communicator with experience collaborating with educators, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Technician III Special Education
RSU 56
Peru, ME
08.2025 - Current
- Supported classroom instruction by preparing materials and setting up learning environments.
- Collaborated with educational staff to track student progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Facilitated communication between parents and educators regarding student development and resources available.
- Facilitated educational programs supporting diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Addressed individual student needs by developing targeted interventions in collaboration with special education staff and support services personnel.
- Coordinated with special education professionals to ensure appropriate accommodations and support for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in the successful transition of students from special education programs to mainstream classrooms, providing ongoing support as needed.
Homemaker
Self Employed
Carthage, ME
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Developed and managed a detailed family budget, ensuring financial stability
- Coordinated complex schedules for multiple family members, including appointments, activities, and school events
- Provided primary childcare, including educational activities and developmental support
- Maintained a well-organized household, overseeing cleaning and maintenance tasks
- Provided dedicated care and support to a child with autism, managing daily routines and activities to promote development and well-being
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans, including behavior management strategies and therapeutic activities
- Ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of family members through healthy meal planning, exercise, and mental health support
- Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and being flexible in various situations
Patient Financial Services Associate II
MaineHealth
Rockland, ME
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Review claims denied by insurance
- Process disputes on insurance web portals or by phone
- Communicate with other teams on potential changes to claims for payment
- Process claims in a timely manner to meet personal, team, and corporate goals
- Manage multiple computer programs simultaneously
- Coordinate work tasks and flows with team members to process claim's quickly and efficiently
Revenue Cycle Specialist
Maine Eye
Portland, ME
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Perform charge posting and screening to be sure coding is adequate for billing
- Post insurance and patient payments
- Submit electronic and paper claims to payers
- Assist patients with billing questions and concerns
- Review charges to be sure they are acutely coded and posted based on the most recent billing guidelines
- Conduct duties in a professional and timely fashion
- Submit billing data to the appropriate insurance providers
- Process claim denials
- Achieve maximum reimbursement for services provided
Referral Specialist
MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
South Portland, ME
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Confer with patients in person or by telephone to provide and receive information
- Process insurance and medical referrals
- Respond to requests for information from the patients and other medical offices
- Manage and process internal reports for patient correspondence and insurance
- Manage confidential patient information
- Assure visits were coded correctly based on different insurance and procedures
- Manage several computer applications simultaneously
- Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
Receptionist
Brighton Eye Care
Falmouth, ME
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Confer with patients in person or by telephone to provide and receive information about products, services, or obtain details of appraisals and complaints
- Assure visits were coded correctly based on different insurance and procedure requirements
- Submit select claims electronically based on insurance plan
- Respond to requests for information from the patients, public, and other medical offices
- Manage and process internal reports for patient correspondence and insurance
- Manage confidential patient information
- Receive payments by cash, check, and credit cards, close out drawer and credit card terminal every night
- Manage several computer applications simultaneously
- Assist Doctors with pre-exam testing, properly operating medical equipment, gather medical information and testing equipment
- Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
Deputy Clerk/Tax Collector
Town of Carthage
Carthage, ME
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services
- Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities and state officials
- Maintain fiscal records and accounts
- Receive payments by cash and check
- Assemble and make deposits
- Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities
- Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, or dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees
- Collect taxes from individuals or businesses according to prescribed laws and regulations
- Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results
- Per Diem
Sales Representative
Great Falls Marketing
Auburn, ME
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Confer with customers by telephone and help them place orders over the phone
- Provide outstanding customer service and support
- Manage several computer applications simultaneously
- Manage confidential customer information
Banking Specialist I
TD Bank
Auburn, ME
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Confer with customers by telephone and help them with their banking needs
- Provide outstanding customer service and support
- Manage several computer applications simultaneously
- Manage confidential customer information
- Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities
Nutrition Education Specialist
River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition
Rumford, ME
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Connect with the community through schools, stores, food pantries and other locations to coordinate and conduct classes and programs
- Teach basic nutritional information and cooking skills to groups of all ages
- Interact with the public and make nutrition and cooking fun
- Manage several computer programs at once
- Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities
- Multitask and prepare program materials and information for several programs on a daily basis
- Maintain a very flexible schedule and travel to locations throughout the program coverage area
- Keep track of program members and confidential demographic information for book keeping and to create reports
- Travel to trainings required to stay up to date on programming
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
University of Maine, Farmington
Farmington, ME05.2014
High School Diploma -
Dirigo High School
Dixfield, ME06.2009
Skills
- Communication
- Time Management
- Classroom support
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Documentation
- Special education support
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Special education
Certification
- Certified Education Technician III Grades B-12
- Certified Education Technician, ESEA Grades B-12
Languages
English
Timeline
Education Technician III Special Education
RSU 56
08.2025 - Current
Homemaker
Self Employed
08.2023 - 08.2025
Patient Financial Services Associate II
MaineHealth
02.2023 - 08.2023
Revenue Cycle Specialist
Maine Eye
07.2021 - 12.2022
Referral Specialist
MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
10.2019 - 04.2021
Receptionist
Brighton Eye Care
02.2016 - 10.2019
Sales Representative
Great Falls Marketing
12.2015 - 01.2016
Banking Specialist I
TD Bank
04.2015 - 12.2015
Nutrition Education Specialist
River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition
03.2014 - 04.2015
Deputy Clerk/Tax Collector
Town of Carthage
01.2009 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
University of Maine, Farmington
High School Diploma -
Dirigo High School