Month: March 2024

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Elma Maliqi – DP and MYP Albanian Teacher and Admin Assistant

Elma Maliqi Krasniqi is a licensed teacher of Albanian Language and Literature, having completed both her Bachelor’s and Master’s studies at the University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina.”

She has several years of teaching experience, including engagement in international educational institutions, where she has contributed to the implementation of contemporary pedagogical practices. Throughout her career, she has attended and completed various professional trainings, among which the “Peer Mentoring” program stands out, strengthening her skills in professional collaboration and the improvement of teaching practices.

Elma Maliqi Krasniqi is characterized by continuous professional dedication to creating an inclusive, well-structured, and results-oriented learning environment. Her pedagogical approach focuses on developing critical thinking, improving communication skills, and enhancing students’ academic performance, while promoting a culture of excellence and sustainable learning.

 

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Teuta Kacabac – Early Years Specialist Teacher (Visual Arts and PE) and EY3 Co-Teacher

Teuta Kacabac joined the International Learning Group (ILG) in 2023 and currently serves as an EY1 Homeroom Teacher. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child Care and Well-being from AAB College, Faculty of Social Sciences. Her journey at ILG began as a Student Teacher and Teaching Assistant, followed by roles as an Early Years Specialist and EY3 Homeroom Co-Teacher.

Teuta is committed to creating caring, inclusive, and engaging learning environments where children feel confident to explore, communicate, make choices, and develop independence. She believes in the value of play, inquiry, hands-on experiences, and meaningful opportunities for children to create and collaborate.

Her professional development includes IB PYP Category 1 training in Building Your IB Programme: Primary Years, as well as training in Early Years development, inquiry-based learning, inclusion, literacy, mathematics, student agency, and purposeful planning.

In addition to her work in education, Teuta has experience as a volunteer trainer with an NGO supporting women from diverse backgrounds through mentorship and skill-building. She is passionate about inclusion, empowerment, and lifelong learning.

 

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Ferkije Pervetica – Elementary Counselor and EY1-Grade 5 PSE Teacher

Ms. Ferkije Pervetica joined the ILG School community in 2023 and serves as PYP Counselor, Counselor Corner Teacher, and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology, with a focus on Learning Sciences, from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), Germany, where she also worked as a Teaching Assistant.

Ms. Pervetica has professional experience supporting children and young people through organizations including the National Association of Autism in Kosovo, HANDIKOS, and Global Communities’ Up to Youth project. At ILG, she supports students’ well-being, emotional development, and safety, helping create an inclusive and nurturing school environment.

She has completed Advanced Safeguarding Training (Level 3) by COBIS, a CEESA Counselor Workshop, and MTSS training focused on inclusive education. Ms. Pervetica speaks Albanian, English, and Turkish.

Outside of school, she enjoys reading, journaling, and taking care of cats.