MARGARITA MALIAGROS
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Academic Coach, preschool-3rd grade tennis coach, and former ESL teacher at Education First, skilled in developing individualized education plans and academic intervention strategies. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and success through innovative tutoring program development, and effective communication. Bilingual in Spanish and Greek, with a strong focus on educational technology integration to foster learning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Academic Coach-Education Consultant
Private clients
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - Current
- Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
- Communicate students' progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.
- Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.
- Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
- Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students, including maximizing benefits on a 504. Attend meetings, and advocate for students' needs.
- Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals, such as reading or math intervention.
- Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
- Explained complicated concepts in a way that was easily understood by students.
- Organize the tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
- Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
- Stayed up-to-date on current trends in education technology and research methods.
- Advised parents on how best to encourage their children academically.
- Counseled students on personal issues that may affect their academic success.
- Discussed academic issues of students such as and with instructors and administrators.
- Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.
HomeSchool Lead Teacher
Home School Initiative
Pacific Palisades, California
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for a wide range of topics: math, biology, chemistry, English, theater, world history, Spanish, circuits, and more.
- Coordinated educational activities with parents and community resources, such as a farming trip to Encinitas, a trip to Mexico, and a trip to Costa Rica.
- Created a positive classroom environment that encourages student participation and growth through conversation, debate, games, theater, and mock trials.
- Collaborated with parents to establish individualized education plans for students, utilizing each parent's talents to also provide classes.
- Gathered parent resources to purchase real-world lab equipment, such as an electrophoresis machine, to conduct DNA lab tests.
- Organized activities to promote the physical, mental, and social development of each child, such as Spanish language outings and architecture day trips.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons, and increase student success.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts, particularly in Algebra I and II.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Taught Waldorf-inspired curricula that fostered the creative needs of the students under the mentorship of Dr. Gita Labrentz.
Youth Tennis Coach
Henry the Sports Bug
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed and edited engaging lesson plans for youth tennis programs preschool-3rd grade.
- Led group training sessions to enhance players' skills and teamwork.
- Monitored player progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Fostered a positive environment to encourage player participation and enjoyment.
- Trained assistant coaches on best practices for youth engagement techniques.
- Implemented safety protocols during practice sessions to ensure player well-being.
- Ran drills and practices to help children to develop and improve sports skills.
TEACHER
Realm Academy
Santa Monica, CA
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
- Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
- Assign lessons and correct homework.
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
- Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
- Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
- Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
- Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
ESL TEACHER
Education First and LASC
Los Angeles, CA
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
Education
Heart Saver Basic-First Aird CPR
American Heart Association
08-2024
CELTA - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
CAMBRIDGE
Los Angeles, CA05.2013
B.A. - Anthropology
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Chicago, IL06.2001
Skills
- Spanish
- Greek
- Reading and writing specialist
- Math intervention specialist
- Individualized education plans
- Academic intervention strategies
- Tutoring program development
- Educational technology integration
- Tennis coach for preschool to 3rd grade
- Theater, TV, and Film training
Certification
CELTA from Cambridge TESOL
University of Chicago BA Anthropology
Accomplishments
- Valedictorian
- Head Lecture Coordinator
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Greek
Professional
Affiliations
- Meditation
- Writing
- Travel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Tennis Coach
Henry the Sports Bug
04.2024 - 04.2025
HomeSchool Lead Teacher
Home School Initiative
09.2020 - 06.2025
TEACHER
Realm Academy
08.2015 - 10.2017
ESL TEACHER
Education First and LASC
05.2013 - 06.2015
Academic Coach-Education Consultant
Private clients
01.2010 - Current
Heart Saver Basic-First Aird CPR
American Heart Association
CELTA - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
CAMBRIDGE
B.A. - Anthropology
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO