Diellza Jakupi is an experienced educator and leader in international education, with a strong background in both mathematics and business. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Mathematics from Hasan Prishtina University and completed a specialized semester in Mathematics Education at St. Olaf College through the Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Education program. During her time in Budapest, she actively researched instructional practices across different IB schools and served as a mathematics teacher for high school students at international math camps.
Diellza holds a Master of Education in Advanced Teaching with a specialization in Elementary and Middle School Education, and she is currently completing her dissertation in Business Management with a focus on Finance. She currently works as the Coordinator of Synchronized Learning and leads the Mathematics Department at Cornerstone Education Management, based in California. In addition to her leadership role, she serves as an IB Math Assessment Author for EdVault, where she develops and edits MYP-based mathematics assessments aligned with IB philosophy.
Her career includes teaching both MYP and DP Mathematics and Business Management at ILG School in Prishtina, where she also served as a staff representative on the Board of Directors. Diellza has also worked with EduTogether School, Southlands Online School, and QSI International School, delivering instruction in mathematics from middle school through pre-calculus levels.
Earlier in her career, she held various roles in the finance and administrative sectors, including positions as Finance Officer, Project Accountant, and Payroll Accountant, where she supported project reporting and payroll. Diellza is also the founder of the Mathminds Foundation, a non-governmental organization focused on promoting mathematics education in Kosovo and abroad through camps, competitions, and collaborative activities. Her commitment to education and innovation is further demonstrated by her certifications in IB Professional Development.
