Nicole Souza

Facilitated development of age-appropriate life skills for young adults with disabilities, ages 18–22.

Guided individuals in setting personal goals for independence, including vocational readiness and decision-making.

Supported skill-building in daily living, recreational activities, and social environments.

Strengthened functional life skills such as personal hygiene, time management, and money management.

Promoted healthy habits through reinforcement of self-care routines and hygiene practices.

• Used structured support and modeling to enhance self-advocacy and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and families to deliver person-centered support.
• Maintained confidentiality and upheld privacy standards in all interactions.

• Coordinated and prepared all real estate documents for home purchase and rental processes.
• Created property advertisements and managed social media updates.
• Collaborated with law offices to facilitate purchase process preparations.
• Scheduled inspections, code enforcement, and contractor services for properties.
• Assisted buyers and sellers in locating suitable properties for purchase or rental.

• Supported special education students in young adult program, fostering social and emotional growth.
• Facilitated development of friendships and positive behaviors among participants.
• Guided students in acquiring adulting skills for successful transition to independence.
• Ensured confidentiality and privacy throughout support for students and families.

• I work in the CARE program supporting special education students in education, social and emotional growth, developing friendships and positive behavior while we manage developmental and mental health.
• Confidentiality and privacy are of utmost concern while supporting the student and families.

• I supported the cheerleading team on clarity and projection of their voice, definition and precision of their moves, choreography for competitions and social and sportsman like etiquette for community and athletic events.
• Seasonal

Supported early childhood students (K–2) with diverse learning needs, including developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.

Provided individualized instruction to enhance academic progress, social-emotional skills, communication, and independence.

Applied evidence-based behavior modification techniques to improve self-regulation and adaptive classroom behaviors.

Collaborated with educators to implement behavior support plans, ensuring consistency in developmental goals.

• Fostered foundational language development and peer interaction during critical early stages.
• Facilitated confidence-building and smooth transitions between activities to enhance social connections.
• Supervised up to 40 children during recess and lunch, promoting safety and positive interactions.
• Maintained structured environments that encouraged inclusion and participation across educational settings.

Managed and developed diverse team, fostering a positive, growth-oriented work environment.

Implemented ongoing training strategies to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.

Executed daily operations, including compliance with company policies and maintaining workflow consistency.

Oversaw visual merchandising, ensuring adherence to brand standards through regular updates and floor sets.

Managed inventory processes, optimizing product availability based on sales tracking and demand forecasts.

Reviewed labor reports and scheduled staff to align with business needs while supporting development goals.

Engaged in outreach initiatives to strengthen relationships within professional beauty community and expand connections.

Collaborated with district managers to share best practices and provide operational support across locations.