Nicole Da Silva

Aspiring physical therapist student with a strong foundation in biological and exercise science. With 4+ years of experience in retail and 7+ years of hands-on experience in administering medications for pets. Eager to enhance leadership skills, apply scientific knowledge, and contribute to patient care in a clinical setting and in the community.

Long Branch Teen Pep- Peer Educator (Fall 2024-Spring 2025)

• Participate in educational skits for underclassmen- Captain of small groups while informing freshmen on safe sex practices and drug use through activities.,
• Led fundraisers for electives, raising 100+ with each.

Long Branch Big Brother Big Sister, Big Sister (Fall 2024-Spring 2025)

• Role model to Middle School students, advising on their future high school career.,
• Conducting team bonding activities-building closer relationships with younger peers.

 Long Branch Student Council, President,(Fall 2022-Spring 2025)

• Create fundraising ideas for the school., Volunteers in fundraising events: Raising over $200+ with every fundraiser
• Help come up with creative ideas for events within the school
• Helped with designing merchandise for school apparel & narrator of important school films.

Long Branch Interact Club, Club member, (Fall 2023-Spring 2025)

• Participated in cancer walks. Raised over $300 in charity for leukemia
• Collaborated with the Rotary Club to create more volunteer opportunities. Help other programs such as the NHS and track team and assist in the school garden with new crops

Field Hockey Summer Assists, Assister, (Fall 2024)

• Once a week for an hour helped assist new players with stick work
• Coached players to gain more experience with Field Hockey

Long Branch 2025 Fundraising, President and founder,(Fall 2021-Spring 2025)

• Managed and developed 6+ fundraisers raising $350+ within each
• Nurtured an environment for open discussions

Gamecock Pre-Veterinary Association, Club member (Fall 2025- current)

• Participating in volunteering with animals to gain experience
• Weekly meetings with guest speakers to be informed on the veterinary field

• High Honor Roll (2021-2024)
• National Honor Society
• Seal of Biliteracy (Portuguese)
• Deans list (fall 2025)

• Holiday Food Drive, Long Branch, NJ, Led 40+ volunteers in assembling 60+ food boxes; distributed to 50+ families and collaborated with several grocery stores as a partnership for donations.
• Christ The King Parish Religious Education, Long Branch, NJ, Assisted priest with duties; brought up wine and bread in a mass of 30+ people., Helped with book readings and writing on board in the classroom.
• Leukemia walk, Long Branch, NJ, Assisted in event setup. Raised over $300 for charity.
• Winter Wonderland event, Long Branch, NJ, Interacted with children in activities such as coloring and emotional learning projects.
• Earth Day Science Fair, Long Branch, NJ, Helped perform science experiments to bring awareness to oil spills.
• Freshman Orientation, Long Branch, NJ, Guided incoming freshmen around the school. Provided information about the different facilities and programs.
• Translating, Translate for foreign citizens; documents, DMV trips, directions, and phone calls.