Hi! I'm Maria -- an experienced educator, public speaking and debate instructor, and event organizer. I've worked with children and teens of all ages as a teacher, behavior specialist, tutor, and one-on-one aide in schools and private programs 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 Teen Mafia Game Days -- the only role-based strategy event of its kind in LA where children build logic, emotional intelligence, and communication skills through gameplay. I'm passionate about art, music, psychology, and languages, which I love share and thus help children grow in confidence, self-expression, and creativity.