About Maria

Hi! I'm Maria-an experienced educator, public speaking and debate instructor, and event organizer. I hold a valid CPR certificate and have worked with children and teens of all ages as a teacher, behavior specialist, tutor, and one-on-one aide in both school and private program settings across Los Angeles. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and two Master's degrees: one in Social Work and another in Digital Marketing & Design. I also organize and host private and public events and even Teen Mafia Game Days, the only role-based strategy event of its kind in Los Angeles, where children develop logic, emotional intelligence, and communication skills through structured gameplay. I'm passionate about arts, music, marketing, psychology, and linguistics, and I love sharing these interests to help people grow in confidence, self-expression, and creativity.