DORA SHPATI
Houston,TX
Summary
Versatile Education Liaison coordinator with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Education
Catholic Charities
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Conferred with family members, instructors and administrative staff to determine individual student priorities and resource requirements
- Coordinated in-school and after-school programs and instructional classes covering different topics
- Prepared students for future educational paths by encouraging learning exploration and persistence in face of challenges
- Planned, directed and participated in recruitment and enrollment activities.
- Performed professional development trainings to educate teachers and school personnel on the topic of working with refugee students
- Collaborates with teachers to identify the areas where ESL intervention and other academic support are most needed for refugee students
- Tracked student progress through pre-and post- testing, promotion rates, and report cards received from the school
- Reached goal of enrolling 300+ newly arrived Afghan refugee students in 6 months
Tutor
College Nannies + Tutors
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Coordinated lesson plans, course materials and discussion questions to prepare for session
- Balanced children's schedules with regular rest, play and academic hours.
- Developed child-friendly, nutritious menus for meals and snacks.
- Supported families requiring additional care for children ranging from infant through school age
- Boosted academic success, helping with homework, projects and test preparation.
- Protected children by monitoring behaviors and maintaining safety at all times.
Sales Associate
Banana Republic
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Demonstrated selling experience in fast-paced, service-oriented retail setting.
- Assisted customers with sales and service needs.
- Built attractive displays and merchandised products.
- Rotated stock using clearance markdowns and special sales promotions.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Political Science
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2018
Skills
- Vocational guidance
- Student support
- Parent relations
- Coordination
- Cultural awareness
- Client needs assessment
- Records management
- Collaborative relationships
- Case Management
- Employment Data Tracking
- Employee Orientation
- School Operations
- Group and Individual Instruction
Languages
Albanian
Full Professional
Timeline
Education
Catholic Charities
03.2018 - 03.2022
Tutor
College Nannies + Tutors
06.2015 - 08.2017
Sales Associate
Banana Republic
11.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelors of Arts - Political Science
University of Houston
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