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Arifa Izatullah

@arifaizatullah

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Experienced case manager and behavioral therapy professional focused on client outcomes.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a client-focused role where I can combine case management, ABA therapy, and interpretation to improve outcomes, lead programs, and support diverse communities while growing professionally.

I am an accomplished case management and program coordination professional with hands-on experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), refugee and medical interpretation, and educational advising. I have provided ABA therapy, managed complex caseloads, coordinated resettlement services, and advised university students, always emphasizing empathy, cultural understanding, and measurable client progress.

Throughout my roles I have collected and managed data to evaluate outcomes, led student organizations as a club leader and president, and supported multidisciplinary teams in clinical and community settings. I bring strong communication skills, bilingual interpretation experience, leadership in student engagement, and a commitment to designing programs that foster long-term positive change.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Interpreter

Current

Global Interpreting Services

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Provided interpretation services across Michigan to support medical and social service appointments, ensuring clear communication and client comfort.

Medical Interpretation Community Outreach Cultural Competence client support

Current

Substitute Teacher

Current

Professional Recruiter Group

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Served as a substitute teacher across assignments, maintaining instructional continuity and managing classroom behavior to support learning objectives.

Classroom Management In Classroom Support Student Engagement Substitute Teaching

Current

Interpreter

Current

Ad Astra

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years)

Delivered remote interpretation services supporting client-provider communication and ensuring accurate understanding across contexts.

Remote Interpretation consecutive interpretation Cross Cultural Communication Confidentiality

Current

Interpreter

Current

Bromberg & Associates

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Provided interpretation services to support client communication and access to services, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in diverse settings.

consecutive interpretation Confidentiality Cultural Sensitivity Client Communication Medical Terminology

Current

Interpreter

Current

Samaritas

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Provided accurate and confidential medical and social service interpretation for refugees and patients, facilitating communication between clients and healthcare providers.

Medical Interpretation Confidentiality Cultural Competence Patient Advocacy Cross Cultural Communication

Current

Substitute Teacher

Current

EduStaff

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Provided instruction and classroom management across multiple subjects and grade levels, supporting student learning and classroom organization.

Classroom Management Student Support

Current

Interpreter

Current

Afrin Translation Services

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Provided interpretation and translation services to support clients in Michigan, ensuring accurate and culturally sensitive communication.

Interpretation Translation Cultural Competence Confidentiality Client Communication

Advisor

University of Michigan Dearborn

Sep 2023 - Aug 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Advised students on academic goals, degree planning, and career development while supporting programs to increase student engagement and success.

Academic Advising Degree Planning Career Development Student Engagement Program Support Counseling Communication

Refugee Case Resettlement Aid

Jewish Family Services

Jan 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Assisted newly arrived refugees with case management, documentation, and resettlement services, coordinating housing, education, and healthcare resources.

Case Management Documentation Client Advocacy

Therapy Technician

Centria Healthcare

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Provided ABA therapy and behavioral interventions for children with developmental needs, collected progress data to evaluate treatment outcomes, and collaborated with supervisors and families to support individualized treatment plans.

Applied Behavior Analysis Data Collection Behavioral Interventions Family Collaboration Progress Monitoring Case Documentation Patient Care

Cashier / Customer Service Associate

Panera Bread

Sep 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment, handled cash transactions, and maintained accurate sales and transaction records.

Customer Service Cash Handling Point of Sale Time Management Communication Teamwork

Dental Assistant

Arbor West Dental

Assisted dentists during clinical procedures, maintained sterilization of instruments, prepared treatment areas, and supported patient care and recordkeeping.

Sterilization Clinical Support Patient Care Instrument Preparation Record keeping

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Michigan–Dearborn

Non-degree / Student Leadership Roles, Undeclared / Student Leadership

2023 - 2025

Activities and societies: Club leader, ambassador, president, coordinator, representative

Served in student leadership roles including club leader, ambassador, president, coordinator, and representative while enrolled at the University of Michigan–Dearborn.