Maria is from the Philippines. She joined WAT in 2016 and has a Master's in Advanced Teaching and is proficient in the PYP curriculum. Maria has received many trainings in child development and safety, and is a valuable and long-term team member who has grown professionally with the school.
Our supportive and dedicated teaching and leadership team play a crucial role in the overall development and success of our students. Academic support helps students excel in their studies, while pastoral care ensures their well-being and emotional growth. We aim to fostering a global outlook with a love of learning that continues beyond our students' time at World Academy of Tirana.
Maria Arce
PYP Teacher
Loziana Prifti
PYP Teacher
Loziana is Albanian. She joined WAT in 2014 and holds a Master's degree in English Language and a Bachelor's degree in American and British studies. Loziana has completed several IB workshops and has gained a lot of experience in teaching throughout the years during her time at WAT.
Reema Mitra
PYP Teacher
Reema is from India and joined WAT in 2017. She is a qualified teacher with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Bath, United Kingdom and a Diploma in Pre School Education and Teaching from the International Center of Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Singapore.
Kristjana Markaj
PYP Co-Teacher
Kristjana is from Albania. She joined IMSA in 2015 and moved to WAT in 2021. Kristjana has a Degree in Physiology and has completed many Montessori and IB trainings in child development and safety.
Karen Joy Topalli
PYP Co-Teacher
Karen is from the Philippines and joined WAT in 2021. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Early Years Education and has completed many trainings in child development and safety.
Florinda Delia
PYP Co-Teacher
Florinda is from Albania and joined WAT in 2019. She has a Master's degree as an English language teacher. Florinda has completed many IB trainings in child development and safety.
Alba Isakaj
PYP Co-Teacher
Dilore Markaj
PYP Co-Teacher
Dilore is from Albania. Prior to joining WAT in 2022, she worked at Montessori Albania. Dilore has a Master's degree in Law and has completed many trainings in child development and safety.
Xiao Sun
Chinese Language Teacher
Xiao is from China and joined WAT in 2019. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) from South China Normal University and a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language from Anyang Normal University. Xiao participated in many IB trainings, and she has an International Education Teacher Qualification Certificate.
Erla Vuka
PYP German Teacher
Erla is Albanian. She joined WAT in 2022 and holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language Translation and Interpretation, complemented by a Master's in Teaching English and German as a Second Language.
Argenta Lleshi
PYP Co-Teacher
Argenta is Albanian. She joined WAT in 2023. Argenta graduated from the Faculty of Foreign Languages in Tirana with a degree in English teaching and holds a Master's degree in English Language Teaching too.
Deborah Bulo
PYP Co-Teacher
Deborah is from Albania. She joined WAT in 2023. Deborah finished her studies in German language and obtained a Master's degree in teaching German. She has also completed IB and child development and safety trainings.
Enia Lace
PYP Co-Teacher
Enia is from Albania. She joined WAT in 2021. Enia graduated from the University of Tirana in Foreign Languages (Italian, English and German) and Literature. She has completed many trainings in child development and safety.
Ervina Shima
PYP Co-Teacher
Ervina is from Albania and holds a degree in Educational Psychology. She joined IMSA (our sister school) in 2020 and moved to WAT in 2023. Ervina has completed many trainings on child development and safety.
Ester Vrapi
PYP Co-Teacher
Ester is from Albania. She joined WAT in 2023. Ester holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. She is also trained in working with SEN children (ABA Therapy / emotional regulation and trauma intervention).
Hatixhe Selmani
PYP Co-Teacher
Hatixhe is from Albania. She joined WAT in 2016. She is experienced in Montessori and IB education and holds a Master's degree in Psychology from the European University of Albania and has completed a lot of trainings in child development and safety too.
Klea Serani
PYP Co-Teacher
Klea is from Albania and joined WAT in 2018. She has a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Speech Therapy. Klea has also completed many trainings in child development and safety.
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