Artist · Educator · Marine science researcher

One home for Maxie's work across art, teaching, and the ocean.

Maxie Safdie works across studio practice, science education, biochemistry, coral restoration, and marine research. This site gathers the threads in one place while leaving each path room to grow.

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01 Studio art

Ceramics, prints, show posters, album art, and more.

02 Teaching

Private tutoring, math instruction, English teaching, and college chemistry support.

03 Marine science

Biochemistry training, coral restoration, diving, and research at Scripps.

Umbrella site

Three ways into the same curious practice.

Art

Objects, images, and show ephemera

Studio art background through Macaulay Honors College and Hunter, with work spanning ceramics, prints, album art, posters, and future portfolio pieces.

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Teaching

Patient instruction across ages and subjects

More than a decade of tutoring, classroom math and English teaching, and biophysical chemistry instruction at Hunter College.

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Marine science

Biochemistry, coral restoration, and field experience

Master's training in biochemistry, coral restoration work with Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire, and current volunteer work at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

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Selected timeline

A compact snapshot

2015-2019 Bachelor's degree in studio art through Macaulay Honors College, with art history, chemistry, and pre-medicine coursework.
2014-present Private tutor for elementary through college students across math, science, English, and test prep.
2021-2024 Master's degree at Hunter College with biochemistry curriculum, laboratory work, and comprehensive exam.
2025 Coral restoration internship with Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire, followed by Smith Lab volunteer work at Scripps.