Contact Information

Phone: (518) 869-6005
Fax: (518) 869-4878
Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Elementary School Tutoring Programs

Math

    Sylvan Math Essentials

    Sylvan Math Essentials helps children at various skill levels improve their math skills. Students are given the Sylvan Skills Assessment to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses in areas such as numeration, fractions, multiplication and problem solving. An individualized program for each student is designed based upon this skills assessment. Students learn the basics of mathematical computation as well as critical thinking skills such as problem solving, estimation and logic. Students master a new skill before advancing to the next level, ensuring the retention of information long after it is learned.

Reading

    Beginning Reading

    At Sylvan, we can help your young reader build important reading readiness skills. Our caring and patient teachers take a fresh, fun approach to learning with lessons that are tailored to your child’s unique learning needs. Contact us today to find out how we can help your child with letter recognition and writing, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and more!

    Beginning reading is available to students in pre-K through second grade.

    Academic Reading

    Students in the Sylvan Academic Reading program develop the tools necessary to read more efficiently and with greater comprehension. Academic Reading gives students concrete goals and measures results, so they can see real progress. Phonics and word structure skills develop a student's foundation for learning while mastery of reading skills builds a student's confidence.

Writing

    Academic Writing

    Sylvan helps students learn to organize their thoughts and effectively communicate them in writing. Sylvan's Academic Writing program teaches students how to tackle even the toughest assignments with confidence. Students master the ability to write a variety of documents, from paragraphs to short essays. Students gain the ability to express themselves clearly and concisely, and learn the skills necessary to excel on the writing portions of school exams and standardized assessments.

    Handwriting

    Sylvan is proud to offer handwriting for our students in grades two to five. Handwriting is a fun,
    interactive add-on for students who are looking to enhance their penmanship skills in print, cursive, or
    both. It is taught in conjunction with any in center Sylvan Program.

Study Skills

    Elementary Study Skills

    Our study skills program can help your child approach homework and studying with less stress and more confidence. We’re here to help your fourth or fifth grader develop the following skills:

    • Organization and time management, including how to organize binders, utilize study time and set goals
    • Note-taking, including listening skills, managing information and basic note-taking
    • Reading and studying, including how to use notes and textbooks to study properly
    • Test-taking strategies, including how to approach different types of test questions and prevent test-related stress and anxiety

Test Prep

    Elementary State Test Prep

    Designed for third, fourth and fifth grade students, this program introduces the material and types of questions that will appear on the state test. We also teach proven test-taking tips, techniques and strategies to help your child approach test day with confidence. Contact us to learn more today!