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Teuta Kacabac – Early Years Specialist Teacher

Ms. Teuta Kacabac joined ILG in 2023. She holds a bachelor’s degree in from AAB College Faculty of Social Sciences in Child Care and Well-being. Ms. Kacabac was a student teacher at ILG while studying for her degree. 

 

Ms. Kacabac was a volunteer trainer at an NGO dedicated to empowering women. Her role involved providing guidance and support to women from diverse backgrounds. She facilitated skill-building workshops, conduct training sessions, and offer mentorship to help women develop essential life skills and gain confidence. Through her efforts, she contributed to fostering a more inclusive and self-reliant community, ensuring that women have the knowledge and resources they need to thrive in various aspects of their lives.

 

As a parent of three children, she has deep understanding of the specific requirements and behaviors of young children. Parenting has allowed her to refine her skills in working with

children, always being sensitive and responsible. She is thrilled to be part of ILG to help children learn and grow in a caring and educational place.

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Ferkije Pervetica – Grade 3 Teaching Assistant and Counselor Corner Teacher

Ms. Ferkije Pervetica holds a Master’s degree in Psychology: Learning Sciences from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Due to her distinguished achievements during her studies, Ms. Pervetica received multiple scholarships from the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation in Kosovo, the University of Prishtina, and the Deutschlandstipendium in Germany.

Ms. Pervetica has previous experience as a teaching assistant at Ludwig Maximilian University in Germany and as an intern at the National Association of Autism in Kosovo. She strongly believes in the power of hands-on activities, group discussions, and curiosity driven classes, which help students learn how to learn.

Ms. Pervetica speaks Albanian, English, Turkish, and a little German. She enjoys exploring nature, reading, and taking care of cats.

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Albiona Vitija – Grade 1 Teaching Assistant

My name is Albiona Vitija, I was born in Gladbeck, Germany and currently, I am living in Prishtina with my husband and my one-year-old son.

Since I was little, my main goal was to be a teacher. I finished philology high school and also have a bachelor’s degree in English Language Department / Translation and Education.  I have a certificate for finishing a 3 monthly fashion design course, a 6 weeks make-up course, and also attended Kosovo Learning Summit 2020, 15 total hours.

Before working as a Teacher Assistant in ILG, I used to work in an Albanian-English translation agency. After that, I started to work as an English teacher for preschoolers once a week until I started to work in ILG as a Teacher Assistant at Daycare/Crèche/Toddlers. Working with children is very joyful and challenging as well but I love the challenge of it.

Traveling and seeing new places is what I enjoy the most but cooking is my passion.

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Amanda Turici – PYP Coordinator and Grade 3 Homeroom Co-Teacher

Amanda is an experienced educator with 16 years of experience in both public and private education. Amanda served in the Peace Corps from. 2008-2011, and is lucky to have lived, and worked, in the United States, Albania, Thailand, and now Kosova. 

Amanda graduated from Western Carolina University, in North Carolina with a degree in Education. She has completed several PYP workshops. Her teaching experiences range from high school to kindergarten and grades 1, 2, 3 and 4. She has also presented at multiple English teaching conferences in the Balkans. Amanda recently completed her TESOL certification and is applying to graduate school. 

In her free time, Amanda enjoys spending time with her two boys, reading (please send book recommendations!) and learning new arts and crafts skills. She is excited about a new adventure in Grade 3 at ILG School!

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Arbresha Beqiri – Early Years One Homeroom Teacher

Ms.Arbresha Beqiri holds a bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy and is finishing her master’s at the University of Prishtina, Faculty of Education.

Before and during her studies, she had the chance to work with children of different ages at different public schools around Kosovo, which helped her acquire new skills and knowledge in practice.

Born and raised in Kosovo, she moved to Boston with the desire and motivation to expand her knowledge on working with toddlers at Artisan Childcare Center as a Lead Teacher and also working as the coordinator for the Albanian School in Boston. Returning to Kosovo in 2023 she was delighted to join ILG. Firstly as a part time Teaching Assistant and now as the Early Years One Homeroom Teacher.

She is beyond grateful to be a teacher and  have the opportunity to be part of children’s growth and development at different stages of their life.

Getting to know the world is what she loves, so traveling is one of her ways of achieving it.

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Artiola Xhema – Grade 2 Homeroom Co-Teacher

Ms. Artiola Xhema was born and raised in Prishtina. She has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Prishtina, Faculty of Education – Primary Program. Throughout her studies she has won scholarships from the University of Prishtina and the Ministry of Science, Education and Technology of Prishtina.

She was most recently a teacher of an international classes and worked with Cambridge Books at the International School of Prishtina from 2022 until August 2023.

Ms. Artiola is a compassionate teacher who has great enthusiasm for teaching and a lifelong passion for education. She especially loves math and technology.

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Ervin Turici – MYP English Language and Literature and Grade 8 Homeroom Teacher

Mr. Ervin Turici is from Albania. He holds a Master’s Degree in English Teaching from the University of Foreign Languages in Tirana.He has received several certificates from International Baccalaureate. He lived and worked in Thailand for two years as a Primary Years Programme (PYP) Teacher at an IB World School.

Prior to moving to Thailand, Mr. Ervin worked in Tirana as an English Language Acquisition Teacher for five years, in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). 

Mr. Ervin has served the roles of Personal and CAS Supervisor and Extended Essay Supervisor while working in the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. He enjoys seeing his students succeed in the classroom and in their careers. He is also passionate about impacting the world and making it a better place for everyone to live. 

This will be Mr. Ervin’s first year at ILG School and he is excited for a successful academic year.

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Isabel Bautzmann – DP and MYP German and Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher

Isabel Bautzmann was born and raised in Germany. She just graduated from NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in Meppel, the Netherlands with her Bachelor of Education. In her study course International Teacher Education for Primary Schools (ITEps) she minored in Inclusive and Early Childhood Education.

 

Through studying internationally, she had the chance to experience different international schools, curricula and multilingual settings in the Netherlands, Germany, and Kosovo. Ms Bautzmann is familiar with ILG’s philosophies, values and routines as she successfully completed one of her teaching practices at ILG in the spring of 2022.

 

Ms Bautzmann is beyond excited to rejoin the ILG community and teach her home language German.

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Jovelyn delos Santos – DP Coordinator, DP Theory of Knowledge, MYP IAS, University Counsellor and Grade 12 Homeroom Teacher

Ms. Jovelyn delos Santos holds a Master of Arts degree in Teaching and a BA in Media Communication. She used to teach at the University level in her home country, the Philippines before she moved to teach in an IB school in Indonesia in 2008. She was the IB Diploma Coordinator and head of language of the same school. Ms. delos Santos has extensive IB training and is an examiner for Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma Programme.

 

After her BA, she worked as a journalist in a major broadsheet in her country, the Philippine Daily Inquirer. She went on and taught journalism, development communication and language at the University level before deciding to move to international teaching. Currently, she is a visiting professor for the MA language program of Lyceum of the Philippines.

 

Ms. Delos Santos will be coming to ILG School from her school in Cambodia where she holds the position of director of Model United Nations, language and TOK teacher. She trains middle and high school students in the art of diplomacy, resolution writing and debating. She is passionate about developing students who imbibe the values of tolerance, international-mindedness, caring as well as becoming changemakers in their communities. She also received training to assist students in University admissions, college essay writing, and scholarships.

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Latif Hasi – MYP Math and Physics and DP Mathematics

Latif Hasi is an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with a passion for science and mathematics. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree, further expanding his knowledge and expertise.

Mr. Hasi’s dedication to his field is exemplified by his role as a corresponding author in two published scientific papers: “Seismic Hazard Analysis by Neo-Deterministic Seismic Hazard Analysis Approach (NDSHA) for Kosovo” and “Determination of the Velocity of Seismic Waves for the Location of Seismic Station of Zatriq, Kosovo.”

Mr. Hasi possesses a profound interest in mathematics and recognizes its significance in enriching the study of physics. He firmly believes that effective teaching goes beyond the mere transfer of information. Instead, it should focus on sparking students’ imaginations and nurturing their innate desire to learn.

Mr. Hasi strives to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive and develop a lifelong passion for learning. He joined ILG in 2021 and is excited to return to continue teaching MYP and DP Physics and DP Mathematics in the secondary school.