Maria

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Maria is a multilingual scholar and educator with two bachelor’s degrees in History and Literature, a master’s in Latin and Greek, and advanced TEFL certifications. A recipient of the Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship, she has taught for over two decades in subjects ranging from math and history to Latin, Greek, and literature. Maria has extensive experience working with gifted students through Johns Hopkins’ Center for Talented Youth and supports learners with dyslexia and ADHD using movement, rhythm, and multisensory instruction. Outside teaching, she enjoys ballet, chess, and classical studies.

Monday 4-7pm Eastern Standard Time
Tuesday 11am-2pm and 4-7pm Eastern Standard Time
Wednesday 11am-2pm and 4-7pm Eastern Standard Time
Thursday 11am-2pm and 4-7pm Eastern Standard Time
Friday 11am-2pm and 4-7pm Eastern Standard Time
Saturday 11am-2pm and 4-7pm Eastern Standard Time
Sunday: No availability

I use an interactive approach focused on the student's needs and goals rather than a predetermined syllabus. I use dialogue and mutual problem solving throughout each session to insure that the student grasps each concept and arrives at understanding

I have two BAs, one in history and another in literature (with a minor in linguistics), as well as a master's degree in Latin and Greek. I achieved a perfect score on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination. I completed 5 years of my PhD with a Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship before going on maternity leave. I have 2 TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificates

Homeschool Support Tutor (2001-present): Mathematics, Latin,
Greek, History, Literature, Composition, English
LingoLingua (summer 2024): English instructor
Mater Dei Education, Cork, Ireland (2023): Latin curriculum
advisor
Cnoc Mhuire Classical Co-operative, Knock, Ireland (2023-
present): director and instructor (Latin, Greek, mathematics,
English, history, chess, ballet)
John Hopkins University CTY Summer Program, Los Angeles and
Santa Cruz (2022): Writing & Etymology Instructor
WinTutor (August 2022-present): history/English/ELA/ESL
instructor
Preply (August 2020-present): online tutor (math, SAT prep,
history, English)
Ituition Ireland (September 2020-present): online tutor
(secondary mathematics)
Engoo (March 2020-2024): online ESL instructor
Newman College Ireland, Ballykelly, Derry (2015-18): lecturer
(Latin, Greek)

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Maria
$85.00 USD

Subject Expertise

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Algebra
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 2
All-in-One
All-in-One
Ancient History
Ancient History
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Early Learning
Early Learning
ELA
ELA
ESL
ESL
Fractions
Fractions
GCSE maths
GCSE maths
GED
GED
Geometry
Geometry
Humanities
Humanities
IB English
IB English

My mission

My aim is to nurture my students in mind, body and soul. Every
student should join in the “Great Conversation” and every teacher
should lead the quest towards the Good, the True, and the
Beautiful, “further up and further in.”

My Story

Cognitive Diversity

How I adapt to students with diverse intellectual needs.

I taught gifted children with Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth. I kept pushing them to tackle more and more complex ideas I introduced them to challenging texts (such as Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning) and asked them to explain and dissect them using questions to guide their efforts. I focused on what they were capable of rather than age or grade level when selecting materials. When teaching children with dyslexia, I focus on reading aloud and identifying the rhythm of language, speech patterns, and rules. For children with ADHD, I incorporate movement into the sessions, as well as using materials with bold patterns and colours

I always make sure that I keep the student speaking, writing, reading aloud, drawing, and fully engaged with the process of learning so that there is no opportunity to switch into passive learning mode

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