Month: November 2023

Ms. Leonidë Mahmuti holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from AAB University, Prishtina and  is about to complete her Master’s degree in this area. Ms.Mahmuti is a TESOL/TEFL certified teacher from World TESOL Academy. She is also certified to teach English to young and adult learners. Ms.Mahmuti is trained to teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). She also teaches Spanish as part of the Language Academy program. 

Ms. Mahmuti has more than six years of teaching experience. She worked as an English teacher with different groups of students prior to starting at ILG in 2019. Her greatest passion in life is teaching and she is pleased to continue her teaching career at ILG School. 

Ms. Mahmuti likes reading, cooking, and learning new languages. She speaks Albanian, English, Spanish, Italian, and a little Turkish.

Ms. Liz Emmert graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, with her Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education with endorsements in both reading and teaching English as second language. She is originally from a Topeka, Kansas.

Ms. Emmert became a familiar face to ILG this spring while she completed her student teaching experience through her University. Teaching internationally has been Ms. Emmert’s goal for quite some time now and she is so excited to begin her teaching journey here at ILG.

Ms. Melissa Ferraris is a newly qualified teacher from South Africa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Intermediate and Senior Phase teaching. She has previous experience as a camp leader, a student teacher, a tutor, a reader/scribe and a teacher.

She completed a 4 year internship at a primary school in South Africa during her studies and completed Apple Teacher training, as well as TEFL. She is extremely excited to meet her students and be involved in the ILG School community.

Ms. Ferraris loves to meet new people. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends, going on mini adventures, trying new food, dancing and doing her own gel manicures.

Ms. Mirlinda Kusari has a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Psychology from University of Prishtina. After a few years of experience in administration she joined ILG in 2010. In administration, Mirlinda was part of major developments of the school and has contributed not only to administering the ‘student lifecycle’ from registration or admission to graduation or leaving, but also to the academic coordination and substitute teaching.

Ms. Kusari became a teaching assistant during the school year 2017-2018. As of school year 2019- 2020, she is the whole school Librarian. ILG School uses Follett Destiny Library Manager for managing their library resources, and Ms. Kusari has been trained in this library management system and is helping to strengthen the crucial bond between the library, the classroom, and home.

Ms. Kusari is also trained in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) which is vital as she works with each homeroom teacher to support their units of inquiry.

Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature from AAB College. Through her studies in college, she had the opportunity to be an intern in her primary school, then she saw how amazing was to work with children!  During her studies, she decided to promote a local NGO for empowering women, which was held in her home and had its focused to promote Women’s Rights, while she helped them to learn basic reading and writing in English. Njomza worked also as a translator, Project Associate Project Assistant for different NGOs based in Kosovo. She was an ESL teacher for children and adults in Prishtina.  She holds a certificate in Advancing Learning Webinar from Global Teachers Festival 2022. During summer/winter vacations Njomza helps international students with their homework. She speaks English and German.

She loves visiting new places and also hiking because that helps her to breathe during the weekend, to start her week fresh and relaxed! 

Njomza is currently working with Kamp Kosovo and from September she is super thrilled that has to contribute her experiences as Teaching Assistant at ILG.

 She believes that teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions.

Oana Moraru is a dedicated and passionate French instructor with a talent for making language learning enjoyable and engaging. Her enthusiasm for teaching French as a second language led her to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in French Language and Literature and a Masters’ degree in Education, with a specialization in French as a Second or Foreign Language.

With several years of experience in language instruction, Ms. Oana  has honed her teaching skills to cater to students of diverse backgrounds and proficiency levels. She believes in creating a supportive and interactive classroom environment where students feel empowered to take risks and communicate in French with confidence. Her patient and encouraging approach enables students to overcome language barriers and develop strong linguistic foundations. She has taught in France, the United Arab Emirates and China.

Beyond her role as an instructor, Ms. Oana is an advocate for cultural exchange and intercultural understanding. She organizes various cultural events and activities, such as film screenings and conversation clubs, to expose her students to the rich tapestry of French language and culture.

Ms. Oana’s infectious enthusiasm and dedication to her students’ success make her a beloved instructor among her students. Through her creative teaching methods and genuine passion for the French language, Ms. Oana inspires learners to not only develop proficiency in French but also to embrace the beauty and diversity of the Francophone world.

Ms. Vlona Rexhepi was born and raised in Slovenia. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sports from the University of Prishtina. She is in the process of completing her Master’s degree this year. Ms. Rexhepi is now trained in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Ms. Rexhepi was a professional table tennis player and played for the Slovenian national team and later for the Kosovo national team. Being a professional player, she had the opportunity to travel the world and to learn new things about different cultures.

Ms. Rexhepi joined ILG in 2017 as the PE assistant. Ms. Rexhepi also owns a gym called ‘BeeFit’ for children where the goal is developing motor skills and bringing joy to children.

Ms. Gresa Kurti has over thirteen years of work experience as a communication and language specialist and art practitioner.  She graduated from the University of Pristina in 2012 with a BSc. degree in German Language and Literature, and currently finishing a

Master of Arts Degree in Ceramics Sculpture and Teaching at the University of Arts in Tirana, Albania.

Ms. Kurti  started working with the German language as an interpreter for a select few private companies in Kosovo. Between 2019-2021 she worked for a well-known private language school in Prishtina as a German Language Teacher. She also worked a freelance German communication and teaching specialist for high level individuals. She joined ILG School in January 2024.

In addition to her affinity for language and communication she has a deep-rooted artistic calling. In 2017, she founded her ceramics studio “Vjaskë” and in 2019 in Pristina, she debuted with her first exhibition titled “Eshkë Dashnie – Glimmer of Love” chosen in honor of the inauguration of Europe House supported by the Office of the European Union in Kosovo. 

Her passion for teaching led her to start individual and personalized pottery courses, and her drive for creating led Ms. Kurti to publish her first book titled “With hands in clay, ceramics for beginners”.