"I'm Maya! I have over 10 years of tutoring experience and am a certified English and Social Studies teacher with a Master's in Education from Stanford University. I've taught in middle schools, high schools, and have tutored adults privately in ESL. I specialize in helping students sharpen their writing skills and have a special passion for aiding students in crafting personal statements for college applications, scholarship contests, graduate programs, and more. Whether you're seeking to improve your writing skills for an English course or aiming to craft the perfect college entrance essay, I will support you in developing sharp written communication skills that make you stand apart from the crowd!

Apart from writing, I love all English Language Arts topics and have written and implemented multiple year-long English curriculums with units that promote reading skills, poetry knowledge, grammatical awareness, literary understanding, research-based writing, debate expertise, and more. Additionally, I've co-taught both AP US History and AP World History and have written history units that cultivate critical thinking skills and historical analysis.

My experience as a middle-school ESL teacher and private ESL instructor equips me to aid learners of all language levels. As a Fulbright Fellow in Mexico, I led English conversation classes for high-school students and provided consult to language teachers. I love to empower students through language and customize each learning experience to fit the unique needs of students and families.

Don't hesitate to reach out and learn more about me! I can't wait to begin this learning journey with you :)" less...