Author: ILG School

Albiona Vitija was born in Germany and studied English Language and Literature in Kosovo. She has continued to develop her professional expertise through a wide range of training and certifications, including IB PYP Category 1 Making the PYP Happen, Dyslexia, Positive Handling and Behavioural Training, and TESOL/TEFL.

Albiona began her journey at ILG School as a Teaching Assistant and has gained experience across the Early Years, PYP, and MYP programmes, supporting students with diverse learning needs. Since January 2025, she has been working as an ESS Teacher, where she is passionate about creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that promote students’ academic, social, and emotional development.

Her professional development also includes Science of Reading Parts 1 and 2 and participation in the CEESA MTSS Summit, among other programmes. She is committed to supporting every student in reaching their full potential.

Arbresha Beqiri holds a bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy and is completing her master’s at the University of Prishtina, Faculty of Education. Her diverse experience includes working with children of various ages in public schools across Kosovo, where she acquired valuable practical skills.

 Additionally, Ms. Beqiri has taught English to displaced children and their families, while she has undertaken several teaching practices across different grade levels, enhancing her adaptability and knowledge. After moving to Boston, she expanded her skills at Artisan Childcare Center as a Lead Teacher and worked as the coordinator for the Albanian School in Boston. 

Returning to Kosovo in 2023, she joined ILG as a part-time Teaching Assistant before becoming the Early Years One Homeroom Teacher. In December 2024 she moved into the role of Grade 3 co-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. 

Ervin Turiçi is an experienced IB educator from Albania with a Master’s Degree in English Teaching from the University of Foreign Languages in Tirana. He has received several International Baccalaureate certificates and brings extensive experience across the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes.

Before joining ILG School, Mr. Turiçi worked in Thailand for two years as a PYP Teacher at an IB World School. Prior to this, he taught English Language Acquisition in Tirana across the MYP and DP for five years.

His IB experience includes serving as a Personal Project Supervisor, CAS Supervisor, Extended Essay Supervisor, Teacher Trainer, and Head of Languages. This will be his sixth year at ILG School, where he is committed to empowering students to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and compassionate individuals.

Gresa Kurti is an educator and ceramic artist with a strong passion for teaching, languages, and the arts. She holds a BSc in German Language and Literature from the University of Prishtina and has completed her Master’s degree in Ceramics Sculpture and Teaching at the University of Arts in Tirana.

Gresa has been part of ILG School for the past three years, teaching German Acquisition across the PYP and MYP and DP Visual Arts. Her experience across the IB programmes has strengthened her commitment to inquiry, creativity, and student agency, encouraging learners to ask questions, explore ideas, and take ownership of their learning.

Her professional development includes IB Category 2 workshops in DP Visual Arts and MYP Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning. Alongside education, Gresa maintains an active practice in sculptural ceramics and has exhibited her work in Kosovo and Albania, developed pottery courses, and published With Hands in Clay: Ceramics for Beginners.