Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Creative and artistic
Additional Information
Timeline
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Racquel Lymos

Fair Oaks,CA
Racquel Lymos

Summary

Caring Behavioral Therapist with 6 years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions. Motivated professional with extensive experience in customer service, sales and administrative tasks. Expertly assist with office operations and support, gathering patient information, implementing BCBA's programs, and reporting any changes within the clients sessions in weekly and monthly review meetings. Cheerful during each patient interaction to improve satisfaction ratings and patient retention.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Gregory J. Faldowski

Optometrist Assistant/ Private Teacher
08.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help student reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
  • Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
  • Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Center For Social Dynamics

Behavior Specialist
12.2021 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
  • Informed parents of evaluation methods used to guide instruction and document progress.
  • Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
  • Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.

Opya

Registered Behavior Technician
01.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
  • Prevented and intervened with clients' challenging behaviors.

Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc

Behavioral Therapist
08.2019 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
  • Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
  • Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
  • Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
  • Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
  • Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
  • Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors and BCBAs.

Poke Rok

Team Leader
12.2017 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
  • Assisted owners with new hire processing and existing training programs.
  • Troubleshot cash registers and computer systems experiencing slow-downs, crashes and data loss.
  • Assisted with daily operations of restaurant by reviewing inventory levels, monitoring delivery of supplies, inspecting food preparation and orienting kitchen and dining crew on procedures, store cleanliness and new items or promos.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.

Paradise Oaks Youth Services

Residential Youth Counselor
09.2015 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
  • Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
  • Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
  • Attended meetings to develop and implement individually tailored treatment plans to lead residents to successful reintegration into society.
  • Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services and providing emotional support.

OfficeMax

Sales Associate
07.2012 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.

McDonald's Restaurant

Crew Member Cashier
04.2011 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.

Education

National University
La Jolla, CA

In Progess from Psychology

University Overview

Currently enrolled.

Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA

No Degree from Psychology
12.2022

University Overview

Earned 21 semester credits with a 2.864 cumulative GPA.

American River College
Sacramento, CA

No Degree from Psychology
05.2022

University Overview

Earned 3 semester credits with a 2.000 GPA.

Lake Tahoe Community College

No Degree from Psychology
05.2020

University Overview

Earned 28 quarter credits with a 2.39 cumulative GPA.

Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA

No Degree from Pychology
12.2017

University Overview

Earned 43 semester credits with a 2.608 cumulative GPA.

Rio Linda High School
Rio Linda, CA

High School Diploma
05.2011

Skills

  • Administrative Assistance
  • Clerical Support
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Paperwork Management
  • Clinical Support
  • Payment Collection
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Clinical and Operational Judgement
  • File and Account Updates
  • Behavior Intervention/ Crisis intervention/ Applied behavior analysis
  • Data Collection/ Data entry/ Data analysis
  • Staff Training

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Basic Life Support

Creative and artistic

I am a self taught painter with knowledge in watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting. I have used my skills to help decorate previous office spaces and rewarded clients with personal paintings. I also have extensive knowledge in crocheting and knitting. I lead knitting and crocheting circles for my at risk youth clients in residential homes. I lead crafting lessons for client groups to promote following instructions, self expression, and community building.

Additional Information

References


Jessica Herrlin

Center for Social Dynamics: Clinical Director

(916) 533-3905

Jherrlin@csd.me


Brenda B. Castro-Gilstrap

Center for Social Dynamics: Clinical Leader

(916) 605-9423

Bcastrogilstrap@csd.me


Deanna Coker

Opya: BCBA Supervisor

(916) 676-3411

deannacoker4@gmail.com


Delaney Witcher

Center for Autism and Related Disorders: Behavior Technician/Trainer/Liason

(530) 416-1070

dmiller2613@gmail.com


Diana Gonzalez

Poke Rok: Coworker

(530) 318-7142

gonzalezdiana38@yahoo.com


Vinnie DiFalco

Poke Rok: Coworker

(586) 383-3180


Nicole Casillas

Paradise Oaks Youth Services: Graveyard Supervisor

(916) 807-7473

nicole.casillas@gmail.com

Timeline

Optometrist Assistant/ Private Teacher

Gregory J. Faldowski
08.2022 - 01.2023

Behavior Specialist

Center For Social Dynamics
12.2021 - 08.2022

Registered Behavior Technician

Opya
01.2021 - 12.2021

Behavioral Therapist

Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
08.2019 - 01.2021

Team Leader

Poke Rok
12.2017 - 07.2019

Residential Youth Counselor

Paradise Oaks Youth Services
09.2015 - 07.2017

Sales Associate

OfficeMax
07.2012 - 08.2015

Crew Member Cashier

McDonald's Restaurant
04.2011 - 07.2012

National University

In Progess from Psychology

Cosumnes River College

No Degree from Psychology

American River College

No Degree from Psychology

Lake Tahoe Community College

No Degree from Psychology

Sacramento City College

No Degree from Pychology

Rio Linda High School

High School Diploma
Racquel Lymos