MARGARITA MALIAGROS
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced educator with 15 years supporting K-12 students in diverse learning environments. Expertise in building rapport, managing behavior, and adapting instruction for students with ADHD. Versatile in roles including lead instruction, small-group support, and coaching, while fostering collaboration among teachers, administrators, and families to enhance student success.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Educational Consultant / Tutor
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - Current
- Manage individual and small-group sessions covering reading, math, writing, and study skills, adapting instruction in real time to each student's needs and pace.
- Work directly with K-12 students in academic, social, and behavioral support, building trusted, long-term relationships with students and families.
- Partnered with classroom teachers, school administrators, and parents to align strategies and monitor progress toward grade-level benchmarks.
- Supported students with ADHD and Autism through multi-year enrichment placement teaching Spanish in G.I.F.T.S. program, focusing on individual strengths.
- Worked with one student four days a week for five years from 6th grade onward, building foundational academic skills; student now enrolled at Loyola Marymount University.
Lead Teacher
Home School Initiative High School
Pacific Palisades, CA
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Led multi-subject program in English language arts, Spanish, literature, history, and science for small student cohort, fostering interdisciplinary learning.
- Planned and supervised educational travel and immersion trips to Mexico and Costa Rica, ensuring student safety and facilitating enriching cultural experiences.
- Cultivated classroom culture focused on communication, collaboration, and accountability, while engaging parents in student progress and development.
Youth Tennis Coach
Henry the Sports Bug
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Led group training sessions for children from preschool through 3rd grade, developing and adapting lesson plans to fit different skill levels.
- Supervised groups of young children, ran drills, and monitored progress while providing constructive feedback to foster skill development.
- Implemented safety protocols in every session and trained assistant coaches on effective youth engagement strategies.
Teacher
Realm Academy
Santa Monica, CA
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Instructed middle school students across multiple subjects, established classroom rules, and managed daily behavior to create a positive learning environment.
- Adapted lessons and materials to meet varying student needs; graded assignments and maintained accurate student records.
- Collaborated with parents, counselors, and fellow teachers to address academic and behavioral concerns, ensuring student support during lunch, recess, and transitions.
ESL Instructor
Education First & LASC
Los Angeles, CA
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Instructed teenage and adult students from diverse cultural backgrounds in English, developing tailored lessons focused on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated immersive language learning experiences through interactive activities.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative evaluation methods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
The University of Chicago
Chicago06-2001
Skills
- K-12 instruction
- Lesson planning
- Classroom Management
- ADHD Support
- Student engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Parent collaboration
- Group supervision
- Multilingual instruction
- Behavioral Intervention
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented full high school curriculum for home school students
- Became an IEP Coach and assisted parents through that process
- High School Valedictorian
Certification
CELTA (Cambridge English Language Teaching to Adults) — May 2013, Heartsaver CPR & First Aid — American Heart Association, 2024
Languages
English (Native/Fluent)
Spanish (Conversational Fluent)
Greek (Conversational Fluent)
Timeline
Youth Tennis Coach
Henry the Sports Bug
04.2024 - 04.2025
Lead Teacher
Home School Initiative High School
09.2020 - 06.2025
Teacher
Realm Academy
08.2015 - 10.2017
ESL Instructor
Education First & LASC
05.2013 - 06.2015
Independent Educational Consultant / Tutor
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
The University of Chicago
Personal Information
Title: Experienced Educator & Youth Mentor | CELTA-Certified | CPR/First Aid Certified | Multilingual: English, Spanish, Greek