Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Nicole Nelson

Edmonds

Summary

Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Adept at fostering teamwork and driving results through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraeducator

Shoreline School District
02.2025 - Current
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
  • Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
  • Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.

Server

Wanida Thai Cuisine
04.2023 - 02.2025
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.

Research Assistant

Western Washington University
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Managed Excel and Qualtrics to track participants and assign them to Zoom
  • Coordinated with lab team to further improve program and methods
  • Recruited participants and manages emails, connections and making sure participants understood the research project

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Seattle University
Seattle, WA
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
08-2023

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Data collection
  • Point-of-sale system
  • Sales expertise
  • Strong work ethic
  • Dining customer service
  • Positive and professional

Accomplishments

  • JV Coach for Shorewood Tennis for the 2024-2025 Spring Season
  • Past President of the Days for Girls club
  • Varsity tennis and volleyball captain at Shorewood High School
  • Trained to prep and cook Thai food and sushi at previous restaurants
  • Trained and supervised various employees at past food service jobs

Certification

Food Handlers Permit- Valid until 06/2026

MAST Permit- Valid until 07/2028

CPR and First Aid Training- Valid until 02/2027






Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Enjoys participating in pickleball, tennis and yoga for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Experiments with different creative mediums, like cooking, music and painting to expand skills and techniques
  • Gets involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • Volunteering, working and doing outreach with education and community

Timeline

Paraeducator

Shoreline School District
02.2025 - Current

Server

Wanida Thai Cuisine
04.2023 - 02.2025

Research Assistant

Western Washington University
09.2022 - 06.2023

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Seattle University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Western Washington University