Elena Demaria
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GRE Verbal Expert | Co-Founder of LatinGrad Prep | Boost Your Score
Studied at Cibadist
Admissions Committee at LatinGrad Prep
Available Friday at 12:00 PM UTC
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Elena's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $75/hr
Get help with Score Improvement, Tailored Study Plan, and .
Elena’s GRE Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Scored a 320 on the GRE
20+ people coached for GRE
Elena has helped clients achieve these scores on the GRE
320 - 323
Welcome to my profile! As the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of LatinGrad Prep, I have dedicated my career to empowering Latin American students to excel in international graduate admissions and standardized exams like the GRE. With a strong background in Verbal coaching from my time at Merchant GMAT & Admissions, I specialize in helping candidates master Reading comprehension, Sentence Equivalence and Text completion tasks. My approach combines strategic thinking, analytical precision, and effective time management to ensure my clients achieve their target scores. I am passionate about transforming preparation into a confidence-building process and am here to help you succeed. Let's work together to unlock your potential and reach your academic goals!
Elena can help with:
Score Improvement
Tailored Study Plan
Test Taking Strategy
Test Prep Strategy
Analytical Writing
Verbal Reasoning
About Elena
I’m Elena Demaria, a Public Translator graduated from the University of Buenos Aires and an English Teaching graduate from Cultura Inglesa de Buenos Aires. I specialize in preparing professionals across Latin America for international exams such as the GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment, and TOEFL. My approach combines academic rigor, exam strategy, and personalized coaching. I primarily work in a one-to-one format, designing each program around the student’s starting point, target score, and timeline. I believe in smart preparation: success is not about studying more hours, but about studying strategically — understanding patterns, mastering decision-making, and building structured thinking. My goal is not only to help students improve their scores, but to equip them with the clarity and confidence they need to succeed in demanding academic environments.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I believe talent should not be limited by geography or lack of guidance. Many highly capable professionals in Latin America aspire to pursue international graduate programs, yet standardized tests often become an intimidating barrier. Over the years, I’ve seen how the right structure, feedback, and strategy can completely transform a student’s performance. What initially feels overwhelming becomes manageable — and even empowering — when there is a clear plan. Coaching allows me to combine my background in language, logic, and pedagogy to help students think more critically, perform under pressure, and move closer to their academic and professional goals. Seeing students gain confidence in their abilities and achieve results they once thought were out of reach is what makes this work deeply meaningful to me.
Work Experience
Co-Founder, Co-CEO
LatinGrad Prep
October 2025 - Present
Admissions Committee
I am the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Latingrad Prep, an educational initiative focused on preparing Latin American students for international graduate admissions and standardized examinations. In this role, I lead the academic strategy and oversee the development of our preparation programs for exams such as the GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, and IELTS. I design structured curricula, establish performance benchmarks, and ensure that our coaching methodology emphasizes analytical thinking, strategic preparation, and measurable results. Beyond academic leadership, I am involved in organizational growth, student experience design, and long-term strategic planning. I work closely with students in a one-on-one format, delivering high-level Verbal instruction while also shaping the broader pedagogical direction of the company. Our mission at Latingrad Prep is to provide Latin American professionals with rigorous, personalized preparation that empowers them to access competitive international master’s and MBA programs. Through structured methodology, detailed performance analysis, and a strong emphasis on clarity of thought, we aim to transform preparation into a strategic, confidence-building process.
Verbal Reasoning Coach
Merchant GMAT & Admissions
March 2021 - December 2025
Interviewer
At Merchant GMAT & Admissions, I served as the lead Verbal coach, specializing in GMAT Verbal preparation for candidates applying to competitive international MBA and master’s programs. In this role, I designed and delivered structured one-on-one coaching programs focused on Critical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Sentence Correction. My work went beyond content review: I trained students to develop analytical precision, logical reasoning skills, and effective time management strategies under exam conditions. I collaborated closely with the Quant coach to ensure students received an integrated preparation experience aligned with their target scores and application timelines. My approach emphasized strategic thinking, pattern recognition, and decision-making clarity — helping professionals not only improve their performance, but also build the confidence required for high-stakes testing. Through personalized study plans, detailed performance analysis, and ongoing feedback, I supported candidates in achieving competitive Verbal scores and strengthening the academic communication skills necessary for top-tier business programs.
Education
Cibadist
Bachelor's Degree, Education
2013 - 2018
The English Teaching degree at Cultura Inglesa de Buenos Aires (CIBADIST) is a rigorous teacher-training program designed to prepare educators to teach English as a foreign language at high academic standards. The program combines advanced language proficiency development with in-depth pedagogical training. The curriculum includes English linguistics, phonetics and phonology, grammar analysis, literature, and cultural studies, alongside courses in teaching methodology, curriculum design, assessment, and classroom management. A strong emphasis is placed on lesson planning, learner-centered instruction, and the development of effective communication strategies. Students complete supervised teaching practice, where they apply theoretical knowledge in real classroom settings and receive structured feedback from experienced educators. This practical component ensures that graduates are well-prepared to design engaging lessons, assess student progress, and adapt instruction to different learning styles and proficiency levels. Graduates of the program develop not only advanced command of English, but also the analytical and pedagogical skills necessary to support learners in academic and professional contexts.
Universidad de Buenos Aires
Bachelor's Degree, Translation
2002 - 2009
The Public Translation degree at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) is a comprehensive, university-level program that prepares students to become professional translators with strong linguistic, cultural, and analytical skills. The curriculum focuses on developing high proficiency in multiple languages, advanced written and oral communication abilities, and a deep understanding of translation theory and practice. Students engage in a wide range of coursework, including translation between Spanish and foreign languages, text analysis, language structure, and cultural interpretation. The program also emphasizes ethical standards, professional practice, and real-world application, equipping graduates to work across diverse contexts such as legal, academic, technical, literary, and institutional translation. Graduates of the Public Translation program are trained to accurately convey meaning across languages and cultures, maintain linguistic precision, and provide effective communication solutions in multilingual environments. This degree is recognized for its academic rigor and its strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of translation.
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Elena has helped clients achieve these scores on the GRE