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Language Assistant Profile: Maia Moore


¡Hola a todxs! My name is Maia Moore. I was born and raised in New York City. I am an only child and have a mom and dad who are very supportive, loving people! I have always been passionate about working with people, language, and learning. In 2016 I graduated from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts with my Bachelors in Psychology and Spanish. A year later I received my Master of Arts in Teaching, certified in Sheltered English Immersion. I spent 2016-2017 student teaching 3rd grade and loved it! Working with so many children from different places and languages was my favorite part. Since then I have been volunteering in an elementary school in NYC and tutoring children in Spanish. In the past I helped young people learn about the complicated U.S. college application process. During college I volunteered as a Peer Adviser, welcoming new students to our University and helping them adjust to college life. I got to help international students better understand American culture. I also worked as a Teacher’s Assistant, leading class discussions in Spanish to various levels. During the summers I work at a psychiatric hospital in the pediatric outpatient unit. It was there that I learned more about mental health and therapy. Through my Master’s program I was able to integrate some of these values, such as openness, emotional regulation, and selfreflection, into my teaching. Some things I like to do for fun… Dance! I was my university’s ballroom dance team president, and wrote my senior thesis about the relationship between the tango and therapy! I also love musical theatre. Nail art is another hobby of mine, as is snowboarding in the winter! I also enjoy