About Me
Hello!
I am Maya, an artist and Elementary teacher Teacher! I am passionate about quality and equality in early education, and I am also an aspiring children’s book writer and illustrator. My Vietnamese name is Mai- and thus the inspiration for my trademark: MaiStoryBook.
I am also a Mama-to-Be, with Mai *first* Little Love, on the way~ coming September 2022. I’m excited to welcome this little lover into the world, and share even more reading adventures as I raise a reader and leader of mai own!
I received my BA in Psychology with a focus on child development, and an Asian American Studies minor, from Scripps College. I graduated from UCSD with a Masters of Education and my Multiple Subject Credential to become an elementary school teacher. I am a strong proponent of art in schools, and aspire to bring my experience and passion for the arts into my classrooms in order to inspire young children and encourage their creativity. I am also a firm believer in the power of books to open doors and spark the imagination of young readers.
*~My goal: introduce children to the wonderful world of reading.~*
I also have experience working as a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade teacher, a developmental drama teacher, a Jumpstart preschool teacher, a math and reading tutor, a classroom teaching assistant, and as a behavioral therapist for children on the spectrum. I also host live Community Storytimes to bring together reading, music, and play for little learners, and consult on inclusive curriculum design. For fun, I enjoy reading, book hunting, swimming, biking to bakeries and strawberry fields, and being with my family.
*~I’m excited to join you on your journey to inspiring in your child a love for books and a curiosity for the world of reading~*
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