Hello! I'm Maya, a young professional with a passion for providing high-quality, personalized, 1-1 tutoring. I graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University with my degree in Education and Social Policy, focusing in Human Development, and a second major in Sociology. For the past five years, I have found that my greatest learning did not always happen in the classroom: instead, it happened when I was working on the ground with students in my community. Through my teaching and...
Hello! I'm Maya, a young professional with a passion for providing high-quality, personalized, 1-1 tutoring. I graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University with my degree in Education and Social Policy, focusing in Human Development, and a second major in Sociology. For the past five years, I have found that my greatest learning did not always happen in the classroom: instead, it happened when I was working on the ground with students in my community. Through my teaching and tutoring experiences, I have grown to appreciate the power of a personalized approach, focused on students' strengths and targeted skill-building. When I can meet a student where they're at, find their motivations, and inspire them in ways that work, we can see real growth. In my tutoring sessions, students are put in the driver's seat and I am the driving instructor next to them: they get to steer, but I can help provide directions.
A typical session with me starts with connective time, followed by a structured lesson plan that focuses on student-identified areas for growth. This usually includes a brief review of challenge topics, as well as ample hands-on practice. I will always do my best to provide free resources to students to support their growth outside of sessions as well.
My experience with tutoring is far-reaching. I have spent one year as a full-time paraprofessional in a fifth grade classroom, supporting students in 1-1, small group, and whole class settings. I have 4 years of experience providing 1-1 and small group academic support in all subjects to students in grades K-5 on a twice-weekly basis. For 2 years, I provided weekly college preparatory support to students in grades 9-12, including full-service test preparation, resume writing, college essay, and financial aid guidance. My professional experience includes one year of providing career and college preparation support to students through a fellowship I co-developed.
I look forward to connecting with you to schedule a session!
