Raquel Nance
Norwalk
Summary
Very professional; skilled at remaining calm under pressure while keeping a positive attitude. Excellent communication and people skills. Strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Dedicated and motivated with fifteen years of experience in customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Cortica ABA Therapies
2025.10 - 2026.07
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to promote skill development in clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client progress and refine treatment strategies.
- Established positive relationships with clients and families to foster trust and engagement in therapy sessions.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Trained new behavior interventionists on best practices and company protocols, enhancing overall quality of service.
- Monitored client behaviors and documented changes to inform data-driven decision making.
Assistant teacher
Odyssey Preschool
2022.12 - 2024.07
- Organized and led activities promoting physical, mental, and social development.
- Taught basic skills, personal hygiene, and social skills to enhance student readiness for daily life.
- Compiled reports detailing student progress and activity participation for administration.
Head infant teacher
Children’s Corner Learning Center
2015.12 - 2021.01
- Taught children foundational skills in color, shapes and letters.
- Introduced engaging learning activities and imaginative play to encourage exploration and creativity.
- Communicated with children’s parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and issues.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of children’s play areas by regularly organizing and sanitizing toys and surfaces.
Assistant Teacher/Floater Teacher
Pumpkin Preschool of Westport
2010.11 - 2014.02
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Designed and maintained classroom environment conducive to student learning and supporting physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Ensured classroom was safe, clean, and organized for student learning.
- Attended in-service training and professional development course to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Education
Phlebotomist certification
Training Direct
Bridgeport, CT2018-03
Central Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing
CT State Community College
Bridgeport, CT2026-07
Board Certified Autism Technician - ABA Therapy
Cortica ABA Therapies
Trumbull, CT2025-11
Some college in general studies
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT2020-06
High School Diploma -
Richard C. Briggs High School
Norwalk, CT2011-06
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Organizational skills
- Client safety protocols
- Record keeping
- Analytical skills
- Communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Leadership
- Management
- Time management
- Multitasking expertise
- Strong work ethic
- Conflict resolution
- Professional ethics
- Record keeping
- Multitasking strength
- Client safety protocols
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
Cortica ABA Therapies
2025.10 - 2026.07
Assistant teacher
Odyssey Preschool
2022.12 - 2024.07
Head infant teacher
Children’s Corner Learning Center
2015.12 - 2021.01
Assistant Teacher/Floater Teacher
Pumpkin Preschool of Westport
2010.11 - 2014.02
Phlebotomist certification
Training Direct
Central Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing
CT State Community College
Board Certified Autism Technician - ABA Therapy
Cortica ABA Therapies
Some college in general studies
Norwalk Community College
High School Diploma -
Richard C. Briggs High School