Mariela Araiza

Mariela Araiza serves as a Kindergarten Class Assistant at the International School of Orange County, where she supports students and teachers in creating a positive, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment. She holds an Associate's degree in Business Administration and French from Imperial Valley College and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in French Studies from California State University, Fullerton. Her experience as a tutor, preschool teacher assistant, and nanny has given her a strong foundation in working with children and supporting their individual learning needs.

Mariela is passionate about helping young learners build confidence and develop a love for learning. She speaks English, Spanish, and French, and enjoys connecting with students and families from diverse backgrounds while contributing to iSchoolOC's multilingual community. Outside of school, Mariela enjoys baking, reading, crafting, exploring new coffee shops, and finding creative ways to express herself.