Era Shaqiri

Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative, supportive, stimulating and learning-focused classroom environments.

To secure an assistant teaching position at Lehigh Children's Academy.

Muhlenburg Elementary School, Allentown, PA - March, 2023 to May, 2023

• Help students overcome difficult situations by setting an example of proper emotional intelligence.
• Encourage students to think with a growth mindset rather than a fixed mindset.
• Plan lessons that adhere to state standards and the school curriculum.
• Address students' social and emotional needs by insuring they receive brain breaks, bathroom breaks, and recess.

Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School, Bethlehem, PA - January, 2023 to March, 2023

• Experienced working with kindergarten students of varying demographics in a dual language environment.
• Collaborated with the school's reading specialist to plan effective lessons for students of different academic levels and learning styles.
• Made proper accommodations for students with suspected behavioral and academic needs.
• Mediated with kindergarten staff members including teachers and teacher aids, to create an environment of learning, growth, and safety.

St. Michael The Arc Angel School - September 2022 to November, 2022

• Observed theology curricula in action within a first grade classroom.
• Administered progress monitoring to assess how well students read grade-level sight words.
• Taught mathematical principles using number lines to add numerators while implementing manipulatives and group-work.

Central Elementary Scool, Allentown, PA - January 2021 to March, 2021 

• Observed technology integration in a third grade language arts classroom.
• Taught students of various academic levels in small groups.

Willow Lane Elementary School, Macungie, PA - September, 2021 to November, 2021

• Observed a kindergarten classroom managed with positive reinforcement.
• Successfully taught a lesson that integrated art and language arts.

Bath and Body Works, Whitehall, PA- August, 2022 to Present 

• Demonstrate sales and customer service which result in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain company values, policies, and procedures at all times.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Whitehall, PA- September, 2021 to June, 2022

• Exceeded the minimum percentage of daily sales demanded by the company.
• Provided a positive, welcoming, and memorable bear stuffing experience to young guests.