Profile
Maria Guida, MAT, M.Ed.
Background
Maria Guida earned her B.A. from Rivier in 1994, where she double-majored in French and Spanish. She then earned two graduate degrees from Rivier: an M.Ed. with a Concentration in Multicultural/Bilingual Counseling and an M.A. in Teaching French and Spanish. She has been working as a full-time assistant professor at Rivier since 2000.
Degrees
- M.A.T., Rivier College
- M.Ed., Rivier College
- B.A., Rivier College
Academic Philosophy
鈥淚 believe acquisition and application of knowledge in order to reach students鈥� maximum potential in foreign language communication is essential in the learning process. This includes the pursuit of learning and comprehending other peoples鈥� cultures, beliefs, and ways of life. The importance of promoting positive reinforcement and cooperative learning among students to ignite interest in the subject matter is a strong pedagogical tool. Moreover, the inclusion of humor to create a comfortable environment where students feel free to express themselves in relation to the language is imperative.鈥�
Specialties
- Italian
- English
- French
- Spanish