"Hiya, I'm Maya! I recently graduated magna cum laude (3.8 GPA) with a Master’s in French Studies. Before that, I earned a Bachelor's (cum laude) in Film Studies with a French minor.

As an undergrad, I was nominated by faculty to serve as a student liaison for the film department and received a book prize recognizing my excellence in French. I was also awarded a fellowship to study in a competitive exchange at Sciences Po in Paris. In grad school, I received another competitive fellowship and completed my capstone project abroad.

Over time, I found that I thrive in classes that encourage students to take the lead, especially through hands-on activities like workshops and presentations. I bring this same approach to tutoring by making learning active, creative, and collaborative. My lessons simplify tough topics first, then build toward complex ideas and applications. I especially enjoy helping students apply their knowledge through mock interviews, presentations, and other real-world tasks tailored to their needs.

I have 2–3 years of experience assisting K–12 classrooms in programs focused on media arts, media literacy, bilingual education, and students' social-emotional health.

In elementary and high school classrooms, I’ve worked with groups of 10–20 students to teach skills in media production, scriptwriting, research, and critical analysis. Behind the scenes, I’ve supported annual initiatives as a grant writer generating support for programs that aim to reduce social isolation and build inclusive school communities.

Beyond academics, I enjoy many subjects such as Bible studies, fitness, travel, knitting, plant care, creative writing, dance, and career development.

I aim to model self-directed learning and support holistic, student-centered growth. Feel free to message me with questions, resources, or to schedule a session — I’ll reply as soon as possible!" less...