Nicolette Lanphere
Proctor,VT
Summary
A resourceful individual who is personable with a strong work ethic. Conflict resolution skills and problem solving skills are notable. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker Specialist
Rutland Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - Current
- Update client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Support clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocate for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interview clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- De-escalate stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Conduct mood and cognitive assessments
Special Educator
Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
08.2016 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for 12 or more special-needs students per year using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Case Manager
Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
08.2016 - 03.2023
- Managed caseloads of 12 or more special need students per year to provide free and appropriate education
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Conducted training for educational staff to properly identify learning disabilities and remediation strategies.
- Assisted personnel with assessments to identify student academic level and guide instruction.
- Facilitated special education placement process in partnership with parents to provide free appropriate public education for eligible referrals.
- Monitored student progress and reviewed and revised IEP to meet emerging student needs.
- Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for student growth.
- Adhered to established rules, ethical standards and codes of professional conduct conducive to positive learning atmosphere.
- Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
- Evaluated IEP for compliance with state and federal requirements regulations and rectified non-compliance issues immediately.
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of students.
Technology Assistant
Addison Central School
09.2009 - 12.2013
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for students
- Installed and configured software and hardware
- Managed over 100 computers in school building each day. Ensure computer and related equipment in school is working properly; arrange for needed maintenance and helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
- Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Addison Northwest Supervisory Union, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school/technology issues.
- Assist teachers with supervision of class while working in lab situation or on computer related projects.
- Maintain same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Participate in development and support of broad school vision.
Education
Masters in Special Education K-21 -
College of St. Joseph
Rutland, VT12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Management Minor: Economics
Castleton State College
Castleton, VT12.1988
Skills
- Communication
- Advocacy
- Collaboration
- Organizational
- Leadership
- Cultural sensitivity
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Personable
- Strong work ethic
- Social work processes
- Social support
Certification
Licensed Special Educator(K-21)
VT Educator ID# 8027113
Expiration Date: 06/30/2026
Timeline
Social Worker Specialist
Rutland Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - Current
Special Educator
Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
08.2016 - Current
Case Manager
Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
08.2016 - 03.2023
Technology Assistant
Addison Central School
09.2009 - 12.2013
Masters in Special Education K-21 -
College of St. Joseph
Bachelor of Science - Business Management Minor: Economics
Castleton State College
Licensed Special Educator(K-21)
VT Educator ID# 8027113
Expiration Date: 06/30/2026
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