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Keynote · Guest speaking
Speaking
Keynotes on equity, biliteracy, and the future of language education — plus guest sessions inside Spanish & French classrooms that energize students and teachers alike.
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For school & district leaders
Build a world language program where students thrive.
I help schools and districts design equitable, framework-aligned programs that prepare students to understand, navigate, and change the world — and give leaders the data to prove it's working. In English, Español & Français.
Recognized & featured by
ACTFL
CLTA
SWCOLT
San Diego COE
AATF
Stanford
Princeton
+
Years in Education
3
Languages spoken
7
Teaching honors
PhD
Leadership Studies
What I offer
Four ways we can work together
From a single keynote to a multi-year curriculum partnership — every engagement is built around your program's stage, data, and goals.
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PD · Workshops
Professional Development Consulting
Job-embedded professional learning that turns frameworks into daily practice — proficiency-based instruction, social justice integration, and civic engagement.
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Coaching
Curriculum Development Coaching
One-on-one and team coaching to build framework-aligned, culturally sustaining curriculum — backwards-designed from the outcomes your students deserve.
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Analytics
Data Analysis for World Language Programs
Seal of Biliteracy, and equity gaps translated into decisions leaders can act on.
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About Maylen
Cuban-born, trilingual, and built for systemic advocacy.
A trilingual educator (English, Spanish, French) and educational consultant with over 15 years of instructional experience, I hold a PhD in Leadership Studies, a Certified Leadership Coach credential, and an Administrative Services Credential.
My work centers on systemic advocacy for world language programs and the design of framework-aligned curriculum that integrates social justice, civic engagement, and data-driven instruction.
My work centers on systemic advocacy for world language programs and the design of framework-aligned curriculum that integrates social justice, civic engagement, and data-driven instruction.
PhD · University of San Diego
Leadership Studies · Coaching & Consulting
M.A. · Stanford
Teaching of World Languages
A.B. · Princeton
Comparative Literature
Certified Leadership Coach
Administrative Services Credential
BCLAD Authorization
Spanish · French · Math Credentials
Recognition
Honored for impact in the field
A record of teaching excellence and leadership in biliteracy — recognized at the national, regional, and state level.
Finalist for ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year
National Finalist
2026
SWCOLT Teacher of the Year
Southwest Conference on Language Teaching
2026
California Language Teacher of the Year
CLTA
2026
Leadership in Biliteracy Award
San Diego County Office of Education
2024
CLTA Outstanding World Languages Teacher
California Language Teachers' Association
2023
Outstanding New French Teacher
AATF San Diego Chapter
2017
In their words
What partners say
★★★★★
Placeholder testimonial — a district leader describing the impact of Maylen's professional development on their world language team.
Charles Darwin
Professor of Biology
★★★★★
Placeholder testimonial — a district leader describing the impact of Maylen's professional development on their world language team.
Charles Darwin
Professor of Biology
★★★★★
Placeholder testimonial — a district leader describing the impact of Maylen's professional development on their world language team.
Charles Darwin
Professor of Biology
Journal
Notes on language & leadership
Korea 2026
Last week I had the privilege of traveling to South Korea as part of a CIEE teacher delegation. I came…
Ready when you are
Let's build a program your community is proud of.
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Curriculum Vitae
The full record — education, credentials & honors
Princeton · Stanford · University of San Diego. Single-subject credentials in Spanish, French & Mathematics, BCLAD authorization, and an Administrative Services Credential.
Contact
Let's build something worth speaking about.
Tell me about your program, your goals, and your timeline. I'll reply personally within two business days.