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Erida Dalanaj Shingjini

Chicago,IL

Summary

Committed and hardworking cashier with experience processing transactions and assisting customers. Dedicated to resolving issues, answering customer questions and ringing up customers. Creative problem-solver versed in customer service.

Reliable, energetic, hardworking cashier and friendly service in handling customer transactions.

Passionate about serving others and eager to take on responsibilities and leadership roles.

Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature.

Dedicated early childhood, elementary and middle school teacher

A professional, caring and organized Teacher with 13 years experience of teaching multiple grades.

Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Skilled Teacher with 2 of years teaching at elementary and middle school levels and 11 years in early childhood . Well versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking. Passionate English Teacher with two years of experience teaching students literature and English language skills. Expert at educating students with well-rounded lessons in grammar, reading and writing. Motivated with strong history helping students advance English language abilities for future personal and professional success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Infant Co-Teacher/ESL Teacher

Moadon kol Chadash
Chicago, Illinois
10.2010 - 06.2020
  • Planned both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives
  • Organized daily circle time activities inclusive of educational songs and physical fitness activities
  • Observed skills , interests and needs of each child and used information to facilitate growth
  • Report progress of children to patents in bi-annual reports and through teacher-parent conferences
  • Tracked and completed daily charts and reports for children
  • Developed strong , lasting relationships with parents and children.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities
  • Created confident educational environment for children
  • Establish goals for learning activities
  • Observe and evaluate child's performance
  • Communicate and interact with children and parents in positive manner.

Cashier/Customer Service

Halloween
Chicago, IL
09.2010 - 11.2012
  • Ensured that all guests received warm greeting at the register
  • Accurately assisted customers with checkout and answered any outstanding questions they had
  • Ensured accurate and efficient operation of the register, including cash management
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
  • Maintained reports of transactions and greeted customers when entering and leaving establishment.
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Lead Teacher Infant Room

Irving Park Early Learning Center
Chicago, Illinois
04.2009 - 10.2010
  • Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Fed and diapered infants according to the schedule
  • Tracked and completed daily charts and reports for the infants
  • Brought a personal creative touch to the classroom
  • Report progress of children to parents in bi-annual through parent- teacher conferences
  • Supervise two assistants in the classroom
  • Complete bi-annual assessment of children's development
  • Keep accident reports and progress statements
  • Managed classrooms of infants, toddlers, 2 year olds, as well as 4 and 5 years olds
  • Attended and participated in all the staff meetings, center events, and training as requested.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

ESL Teacher

Shilbater Elementary and Middle School
Shilbater, Elbasan, Albania
10.2008 - 03.2009
  • Created a full curriculum according to state standards
  • Developed lesson plans for seven classes at different levels of proficiency
  • Created and maintained a supportive classroom management style
  • Create lesson plans, including developing assignments, activities, and projects Teach 3-4 classes each day with an average of 10-25 students each
  • Encourage students to use English in their daily lives to increase proficiency
  • Maintained positive student-teacher relationship and cooperated with parents.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.

ESL Teacher

Florenc Balla Elementary and Middle School
Kusarth, Elbasan, Albania
11.2007 - 05.2008
  • Created a full curriculum according to state standards
  • Developed lesson plans for seven classes at different levels of proficiency
  • Created and maintained a supportive classroom management style
  • Create lesson plans, including developing assignments, activities, and projects Teach 3-4 classes each day with an average of 20-40 students each
  • Encourage students to use English in their daily lives to increase proficiency
  • Maintained positive student-teacher relationship and cooperated with parents.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.

Translator

Aleksander Xhuvani University
Elbasan
01.2007 - 06.2007
  • Responsible for translating sections from the "Grammar Handbook of the University of Illinois" into Albanian Responsible fir translating parts of "English for You" V.3 into Albanian for use at the high school level.

Volunteer

World Vision International
Elbasan, Elbasan, Albania
11.2005 - 03.2007
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
  • Assisted with translations and filing

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language, Literature and Education

Aleksander Xhuvani University
Elbasan, Albania
09.2007

Skills

  • Customer assistance
  • Refunds and exchanges
  • Accountable
  • Positive attitude
  • Cash register operation
  • Adaptable
  • Teamwork skills
  • Active listening
  • Student records management
  • Quality education
  • Grammar Principles
  • Elementary education
  • Middle School Education
  • Classroom management
  • Creative Lesson Planning
  • Excellent with kids

Timeline

Infant Co-Teacher/ESL Teacher

Moadon kol Chadash
10.2010 - 06.2020

Cashier/Customer Service

Halloween
09.2010 - 11.2012

Lead Teacher Infant Room

Irving Park Early Learning Center
04.2009 - 10.2010

ESL Teacher

Shilbater Elementary and Middle School
10.2008 - 03.2009

ESL Teacher

Florenc Balla Elementary and Middle School
11.2007 - 05.2008

Translator

Aleksander Xhuvani University
01.2007 - 06.2007

Volunteer

World Vision International
11.2005 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Arts - English Language, Literature and Education

Aleksander Xhuvani University
Erida Dalanaj Shingjini