Maggie received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior from UC Irvine and her Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from San Diego State University. While in graduate school, Maggie completed a graduate certificate in Mental Health Recovery and Trauma-Informed Care, and she is currently pursuing her certification in educational therapy from UC Riverside. Maggie has served a vocational rehabilitation counselor with the California Department of Rehabilitation, a behaviorist for students with autism, a summer school teacher for elementary students teaching math and ELA, and an intern at Girls Inc., supporting elementary and middle-school girls in Orange County with college readiness, essay writing, and stress management. She is currently a 5th-grade collaboration teacher at WISE school. As a tutor with Hayutin, Maggie supports students with math through Algebra 2, early reading, history, psychology, science, and college essay support. Maggie is also trained to support students as they prepare for the ISEE, other testing requirements, and timed writing for private school admissions. She is also trained in Executive Function skill building, including time and task management, planning, and study skills. In her free time, Maggie loves to stay active and listen to her favorite music.

 

We Asked, Maggie Answered 

  • What is one of your fundamental beliefs about education?

    I meet students where they are at, honoring their current abilities, experiences, and challenges. By taking the time to understand each learner, I create a supportive space where growth feels achievable, and together we build skills, confidence, and independence at a pace that respects their individual journey.

  • What is your favorite subject to teach and why?

    I love teaching math because it is a subject where students often have to work harder to reach their ‘aha’ moments. When those moments do come, they feel especially meaningful—more so than in any other subject.

  • Share an anecdote about a time your student hit a wall and how the student overcame it.

    During my first year a s a substitute teacher, there was a student who could not get started on his assignment. I gave him gentle reminders but there was no budge. Eventually, I asked if I can sit by him to do the work together. He was hesitant but agreed and we were able to finish it together. Even though I had never met him before, he found the courage to trust this new adult to guide him through the assignment. After that day, he made it a point to always say "hello" or wave to me in the halls. Since then, I knew building rapport quickly and effectively was key.

  • What makes Hayutin different?

    Knowing I have a support system behind me makes Hayutin different. I know that if I am stuck on what to do next with a student, I can reach out to my case manager to collaborate.

  • Other than education, what is something you are passionate about?

    I am passionate about music. I play guitar, ukulele, and piano.

  • What’s something you learned about yourself after high school that you wish you knew back then?

    I learned that it is better to chunk my bigger assignments and work on them little by little every day.

  • What is a stretch you experienced growing up?

    I struggled a lot with public speaking growing up and I still do. I make sure I prepare and not take anything too seriously.

  • What’s the book on your nightstand you are dying to read?

    The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

  • Anything else you'd like to say that we can quote you on?

    Meet your students where they're at.

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