Tristen Tharp

Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, assisting with clothing selections, and creating a welcoming shopping experience. Measured and fitted customers for men’s clothing, helping them find proper sizes and coordinating accessories to complete purchases. Maintained product knowledge to recommend styles and upsell accessories based on customer needs. Assisted with inventory checks, restocking merchandise, and keeping the store clean, organized, and visually appealing. Processed transactions using cash registers and credit card machines while accurately handling cash and payments.

Taught religious education classes for students ages 15–18 at two schools in the Salt Lake Valley, leading classes of up to 30 students in a classroom setting. Prepared and taught lessons based on the standard works and teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while also incorporating life preparation and personal development skills. Managed classroom behavior, encouraged student participation, and created a respectful and engaging learning environment. Maintained responsibility for classroom organization and lesson preparation while participating in professional trainings, evaluations, and teaching observations to strengthen instructional skills and leadership abilities.

Mentored and supported youth by creating a positive, encouraging, and structured environment focused on personal growth and development. Assisted students with homework and tutoring across various subjects while helping build confidence and academic skills. Led and supported activities and classes that encouraged creativity, teamwork, and healthy habits, including art, robotics, and physical fitness programs. Helped supervise students during daily activities and assisted with serving snacks and lunches to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

Supported students with diverse learning and developmental needs, including students across the autism spectrum, students with Down syndrome, and students with intellectual disabilities. Assisted in creating a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment while helping students develop academic, social, and daily living skills. Provided one-on-one and small group support in Math and English, reinforced classroom instruction, and encouraged positive behavior and communication. Accompanied students throughout daily activities including gym, dance, foods classes, lunch, and bus pick-up/drop-off to ensure safety, engagement, and inclusion.