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Elmedina Qorri

Kenosha

Summary

Enthusiastic English language teacher with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success, experienced in teaching ESL, and management of a very successful educational institution . Over 6 years of classroom experience at elementary, middle and high school level. Excellent record of achieving reading, writing and speaking functions in student performance within set goal periods. Proven ability to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

KUSD
01.2022 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.


Early Childhood Educator

Traditions Children's Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Read books to students on weekly basis to engender love of stories and model reading.

Founder/ ESL Teacher

Youth English School (YOU)
04.2016 - 12.2018


  • Founded and administered this ESL school of over 100 students as an only teacher, in a rural area with little and difficult access to ESL schools
  • Increased ESL students' reading ,writing,speaking and listening skills by integrating student based learning activities .
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
  • Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.

ESL Teacher

YES Kosova
08.2013 - 01.2016


  • Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
  • Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Taught free English Summer Courses

Family Nanny

Nexhmije Koxha Raka
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.

Nanny

Hakije Guri
06.2009 - 06.2010
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.

Education

Master's - Linguistics

University of Pristina "Hasan Prishtina"
Kosovo

ACT/MED - Education

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Pristina " Hasan Prishtina"
Kosovo
04.2016

High School Diploma -

Skenderbu Gymnasium
Kacanik
06.2011

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Lesson Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Individual and group instruction
  • Testing and grading
  • Tutoring
  • Extensive English Grammar Knowledge
  • Curriculum Development
  • Fluent in English,Albanian, Turkish,Spanish
  • Traveled to more than 3O states including United States and Europe

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

KUSD
01.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Traditions Children's Center
09.2020 - 04.2021

Founder/ ESL Teacher

Youth English School (YOU)
04.2016 - 12.2018

ESL Teacher

YES Kosova
08.2013 - 01.2016

Family Nanny

Nexhmije Koxha Raka
09.2012 - 06.2014

Nanny

Hakije Guri
06.2009 - 06.2010

Master's - Linguistics

University of Pristina "Hasan Prishtina"

ACT/MED - Education

Carthage College

Bachelor of Arts - English

Carthage College

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Pristina " Hasan Prishtina"

High School Diploma -

Skenderbu Gymnasium

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