Maitha’s extensive teaching career spans more than a decade, working with students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds in the US, Philippines and Singapore. She started her career as an educator in an inclusive classroom and a resource teacher where she focused on supporting struggling learners.  Throughout the years, she has held multiple roles such as a Case Manager, a Special Education Teacher, Literacy and English Language Arts Educator and a Reading Interventionist.

Maitha has worked with international and local students with various learning needs such as SpLD, Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, sensory processing, communication and language issues. To ensure the educational success of her students, Maitha collaborates with parents, other teachers and allied professionals. She emphasizes individualized, differentiated and engaging instruction to meet each student’s unique needs.

Maitha holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with a major in Special Education.  She also graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communication from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. Additionally, she is a Certified Professional Teacher in Philippines and holds a TESOL Certification from World TESOL Academy.  She is also trained in the Multisensory Structured Literacy Approach, an effective method in supporting students with reading difficulties.

With her experience in various educational settings, Maitha believes in creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere to facilitate student learning.  She is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of the students and ensuring that each one feels accepted, safe and valued in a learning environment.