Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Groups
Awards
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Tiara Thurow

Fond du Lac,WI

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

The Arc Fond du Lac
10.2022 - Current
  • Delivering person-centered care and support to adults and youth with disabilities, tailoring to the unique needs and preferences of each individual while working towards their unique goals.
  • Assisting with daily living tasks, such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
  • Planning and facilitating recreational and social activities based on clients' desires and goals.
  • Providing emotional support and advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
  • Maintaining accurate and detailed documentation and reporting on client progress, behaviors, and any incidents that occur.
  • Communicating effectively with other members of clients' care team, including other staff, guardians, and managers to ensure continued quality care.
  • Using crisis intervention skills to de-escalate challenging behavior and address emergency situations, prioritizing client and staff safety.
  • Participating in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices.
  • Facilitating community outings, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.

Unit Coordinator

Girl Scouts of Manitou
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Cared for children on a daily basis while living on-site, ensuring the health and safety of both the children and counselors throughout night and day.
  • Managed behaviors of children and remained vigilant to both children and staff needs.
  • Kept to a schedule, planned and ran activities, and resolved issues independently, consulting management to resolve complex issues.
  • Ran unit meetings among staff and maintained clear and consistent communication.
  • Delegated tasks to staff to complete projects in a timely manner, overseeing their completion.

Cashier/Customer Service/Stocker

Dollar Tree
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions and maintained a balanced drawer.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and solve inquiries.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise throughout store as well as the storage room while unloading the truck.
  • Provided basic cleanliness throughout the store.
  • Assisted with miscellaneous tasks that arose.

Sales Associate

Kona Ice
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently and accurately.
  • Ensured trucks and stands stayed well stocked.
  • Maintained calm demeanor in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized flavor recommendations and attentive service.
  • Cleaned machines, trucks, and stands properly, following company standards.

Bagger

Festival Foods
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Bagged groceries effectively and quickly.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers.

Education

High school diploma -

Fond Du Lac High School
Fond du Lac, WI
06.2021

Skills

  • Communication
  • First Aid/Safety
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Budgeting
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Teaching/Lesson Planning
  • Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Experience

Certification

  • Direct Care Professional Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Ongoing Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
  • Archery Instructor Certification

Groups

  • Assistant Scoutmaster, 06/2021 - Present, The Assistant Scoutmaster is part of the adult leadership within a BSA (Boy Scout) troop. I assist with guiding the middle and high school girls to lead their own troop, with a specialization in rank advancement.
  • Merit Badge Instructor, 06/2021 - Present, Merit Badge Instructors are a teacher and mentor to scouts (BSA) within specific topics. I am an instructor for First Aid, Disabilities Awareness, and Citizenship in Society, which focuses on diversity, inclusion, equity, and ethical leadership.
  • Girl Scout Leader, 06/2021 - Present, I currently co-lead a Girl Scout troop consisting of grades K-12. I plan and run all the meetings as well as outings with the help of my assistant.

Awards

Eagle Scout, 08/01/20, The highest-ranking award you can earn with BSA (Boy Scouts). I was the first female Eagle Scout in my district.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

The Arc Fond du Lac
10.2022 - Current

Unit Coordinator

Girl Scouts of Manitou
05.2022 - 08.2022

Cashier/Customer Service/Stocker

Dollar Tree
07.2021 - 06.2022

Bagger

Festival Foods
03.2018 - 03.2019

Sales Associate

Kona Ice
01.2018 - 01.2018

High school diploma -

Fond Du Lac High School

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