WORKING TODAY FOR A BETTER AND BRIGHTER TOMORROW
About Maria
Maria received her M.A. Degree in Pedagogic from the Moscow Pedagogical University, Russia in 1993. Maria has previously gained experience by teaching at several prestigious private schools in Moscow before continuing her teaching career in California since 2002.
Maria is an experienced and highly qualified teacher; she is truly devoted to children and her profession She provides instruction and coaching to help elementary students succeed in math Olympiads. Based on her experience with students in California, Maria has developed an original learning program for a bilingual environment.
She believes that getting systematic and measurable results can be combined with joy and fun. With over 30 years of teaching, Maria has accumulated valuable skills and techniques that make her the teacher and business owner she is today.
Meet Our Teachers
Anna Blazhiyevska
Holds an Associate Degree in Fine and Graphic Design from Diablo Valley College and UC Berkeley.
An experienced art instructor with more than 15 years of teaching experience. An active exhibitor and member of the Alamo Danville Artists' society and the Livermore Art Association.
Anna's artwork is represented in private collections in the United States and abroad.
Ekaterina Ivanova
Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Pedagogy.
An Associate Degree in Aesthetic Child Development and Artistic Activities; and an Associate Degree in Art from Las Positas College.
Brings 12 years of dedicated teaching experience.
Ludmila Lokteva
A scientist and experienced educator with a lifelong passion for teaching.
She holds a Master's Degree in Biology from Novosibirsk State University and spent over 20 years of working at Stanford University, followed by several years in the biotechnology industry.
Ludmila demonstrates strong professional excellence in teaching mathematic and science at the middle and high school levels, and with great dedication and passion prepares students for mathematics Olympiads.
Elena Serebriakova
Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Language Arts and Child Development.
Has 23 years of experience as a Russian Language teacher in both private and public school settings. Enthusiastically and creatively organizes and leads children's events, celebrations, summer camp.