Author: ILG School

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.

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.