Tiara Middleton
Edison,NJ
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living
Princeton, NJ
12.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of Warren County
Washington, NJ
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
Lead teacher
Lightbridge Academy
Somerset, NJ
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
Somerset, NJ
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
Teacher Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
Somerset, NJ
09.2019 - 03.2020
Education
High school diploma -
Skills
- Teaching
- Early childhood education
- Toddler care
- Childhood development
- Curriculum development
- Early intervention
- Lesson planning
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
- Special Education
- Childcare
- Caregiving
- Home care
- Medication administration
- Working with people with developmental disabilities
- Experience with Children
- Hospital experience
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License, 01/01/24, 06/01/27
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of Warren County
11.2024 - 03.2025
Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living
12.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
01.2023 - 07.2023
Lead teacher
Lightbridge Academy
08.2021 - 12.2023
Teacher Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2019 - 03.2020