Maya is a Columbia University graduate with a BA in Neuroscience and Behavior, earning Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and departmental honors. Her award-winning thesis on the neural basis of reading differences in students with learning disabilities directly informs her tailored approach to tutoring. With research experience in Nobel Prize-winning scientist Richard Axel's lab and seven years of teaching across age groups—from college lectures to elementary tutoring—she creates supportive, trust-based learning environments that help students maximize their potential.