Debbie Sutherland
San Tan Valley,AZ
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Delivery Driver
Uber
05.2020 - Current
- Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.
- Communicated proactively with management about potential issues or delays in delivery times.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality, ensuring a positive customer experience.
Teacher/ABA Therapist Intern
Simonton Elementary School
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Case Manager
Arizona Childrens Assocation
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Promoted a safe environment for vulnerable populations by reporting suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by law.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
Community Child Care Worker
Against Abuse
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
ABA Theapist
Bista Center
05.2008 - 04.2009
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent implementation of reinforcement systems and structured behavior intervention plans.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
Education
MSW - Social Work
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.2016
BSW - Social Work
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05.2014
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Central Arizona College
Apache Junction, AZ05.2011
Timeline
Food Delivery Driver
Uber
05.2020 - Current
Teacher/ABA Therapist Intern
Simonton Elementary School
05.2015 - 05.2016
Case Manager
Arizona Childrens Assocation
05.2011 - 05.2012
ABA Theapist
Bista Center
05.2008 - 04.2009
Community Child Care Worker
Against Abuse
03.2007 - 05.2009
MSW - Social Work
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
BSW - Social Work
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Central Arizona College