Suzy Jacobson Cherry

Experience

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  Suzy Jacobson Cherry, Writer

  Jan 1975 - now

  Writer, Poet, Blogger
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  See Description for More Information

  Jan 1975 - Jan 2014

  Busser, Food Server, Cook, Factory Worker, Sub. Teacher, Teacher's Aide, Writer, Customer Service

  Some of these jobs were simultaneous, or alongside school or other jobs listed in my resume. I'm sharing this because the experiences and skills gained in these positions have substantially informed my world view and had a positive effect on my ability to excel in the various other positions I have held, particularly in my current position in the behavioral health/social work arena.Ireland's Inn, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; The Little Harbor Club, Harbor Springs, MI; Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, MO; Treadway Inn, Lancaster, PA; Dunkin Donuts, Holyoke, MA; Springfield Photo Mount, Holyoke, MA; American Electric Cable, Holyoke, MA; Leelyn Plastics, Holyoke, MA; Howard Johnson's, Holyoke, MA; Friendly's Ice Cream, Holyoke, MA; Sisseton School District, Sisseton, SD; L&BJ's Steakhouse, Sisseton, SD; Stavig's Dept. Store, Sisseton, SD; Denny's, Glendale, AZ; The Impulse Nightclub, Phoenix, AZ; Self-Employed Rock/Band Promotions, Phoenix, AZ & Hollywood, CA; Pink Waves Restaurant, Venice Beach, CA; Handy Dan's Hardware, Humble, TX; Stevenson Elementary School, Mesa, AZ; ASU Bookstore, Tempe, AZ; McDonald's, Apache Junction, AZ; Walmart, Mesa, AZ; Safelight Auto Glass, Chandler, AZ Show less

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  Suzy Jacobson Cherry

  Jan 1976 - now

  Artist
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  United States Air Force

  Oct 1976 - Aug 1977

  Airman / Cook (62230)

  Inactive Reserve/Delayed Enlistment date 4/19/1976

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  104th Tactical Fighter Group (TFG) Massachusetts Air National Guar

  Apr 1982 - Dec 1985

  Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Pass & Identification
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  104th Tactical Fighter Group, Massachusetts Air National Guard

  Jul 1984 - Dec 1985

  Secretary
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  Sisseton Public Schools

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1986

  Substitute Teacher

  Short-term substitute for various classes, including Kindergarten Physical Education, 8th grade Social Studies, and 7th grade English.

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  Gypsy Press

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Desktop Publisher

  As a small press desktop publisher, Gypsy Press (Suzi Jacobson and Debbie Ford) published newsletters (Earth Signs, Spirit Connection) and poetry collections (Winds of Song, Water Signs)

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  US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

  Oct 1989 - Oct 1995

  • Secretary

    Dec 1991 - Oct 1995

  • Secretary

    Apr 1990 - Dec 1991

  • Clerk Typist

    Oct 1989 - Apr 1990
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  Celtic Cat Publishing

  Aug 1994 - Jun 2005

  Desktop Publisher

  As a small press desktop publisher, Celtic Cat published newsletters (Hearthstones, Brigid's Arrow), workshop facilitator guides (Parenting and the Craft, Labyrinthine Experience: The Divine Feminine, Creating Sacred Space for Children and Families), and poetry chapbooks (Eshva Dancing, Poems from Krinsha's Heart, The Purple Unicorn and Other Loves, Love Songs to Boy Poets, First Grade Verse).

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  US Department of Agriculture - APHIS

  Oct 1995 - Aug 1996

  Administrative Support Specialist
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  US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

  Sept 1996 - Mar 1998

  Secretary
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  US Geological Survey Astrogeology Team

  Mar 1998 - Jul 1998

  Secretary
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  SPRINGDALE VILLAGE, INC.

  Jul 1999 - Mar 2000

  Billing Specialist
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  Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (as Williams Gateway)

  Mar 2000 - Jan 2003

  Receptionist/Secretary
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  Stevenson Elementary School

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2003

  Teaching Aide

  Assisted first-grade teacher with reading centers, helped one disabled child with physical needs, including transport between classrooms, assisted additional students in Reading Laboratory, supervised playground and cafeteria. Stepped in as substitute teacher in a nearby classroom.

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  Gold Canyon United Methodist Church

  Dec 2003 - Dec 2012

  Office Manager
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  Tiny Bowl of Cherries Press

  May 2010 - now

  Publisher

  Small press publisher specializing in self-publication.

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  John Calvin Presbyterian Church

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Administrative Assistant
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  Brigid in the Desert UAIC

  May 2013 - Dec 2022

  Priest, Spiritual Director

  Interspiritual church community. Officiating weddings, blessings and rites of passage, Facilitates discussion groups, book studies, and classes.

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  Tempe First United Methodist Church

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  Administrative Secretary
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  La Frontera Arizona - Empact SPC

  Jan 2017 - May 2022

  Behavioral Health Technician

  Follow Up Specialist/Dispatcher, DCS Rapid Response TeamEmployment/Housing Specialist, HOME (Housing Opportunities and Meaningful Employment) Program, helped individuals designated Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) find, prepare for, and maintain employment and housing.Clinical Services Liaison/Navigator, Comprehensive Community Housing Program (CCHP), assisted individuals struggling with mental illness, chronic health issues, and substance addiction to connect with residential treatment and navigator services. Provided outreach to potential clients in hospital settings and registration, assessment, and support in clinical settings and in the community.Crisis Transition Navigator, provided peer support and assisting clients in locating community resources; including housing, behavioral health and medical care, food, and other services. Duties included on-call transportation and peer support provider for STR opioid use program. Member of MH/SUD/OUD Peer/Recovery Support Workgroup with AHCCCS. Show less

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  Tombstone Rose Books Etc.

  Aug 2021 - now

  Online Pedlar of Books and Things

  Online thrift, vintage books and gifts, handmade items

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  The Chocolate Maker

  Feb 2022 - now

  Chocolate Seller/Hawker/Character/Poet

  Working as Lady Blue, Bardess of the Southlands, (previously The Blue Bardess) selling chocolate, serving smiles, and spouting verse at the Arizona Renaissance Festival from the first weekend in February through the first weekend in April.

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  The Universal Anglican Interspiritual Church

  Dec 2022 - now

  Priest/Spiritual Director/Educator

  Interspiritual education and spiritual resources

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  FullBloom

  Apr 2023 - now

  Work with a diverse group of autistic students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Use SESI’s SPARK instructional model, strategies, and curricula in combination with teacher created and additional curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students. Develop and maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans. Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.Maintain student documents such as individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms. Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals. Supervise and monitor students, including to and from locations within the school. Show less (Lexington Life Academy Gateway)Assist teacher in a classroom of 4th and 5th grade autistic studentsAssist teacher and other paraeducators teaching academic skills, life skills, and social skillsLead small groups in academic subjectsLead small group of nonverbal students with higher needsWorking one-on-one with a nonverbal elementary student Guide students in learning communication skills and deportment using social stories and other toolsAssist teacher in writing lesson plansResearch and implement supporting materials for academic lessonsMonitor student behavior, de-escalate problem behaviors, reinforce positive behaviors and responsesDrive school van to transport students to and from school Show less

  • Special Education Teacher

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Assistant Teacher

    Apr 2023 - Aug 2024