Contact Information
| Phone: | (410) 420-7340 |
| Fax: | (410) 420-7344 |
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Friday: | Closed |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
| Sunday: | 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
News
Sylvan's tutors teach skills that last a lifetime. We help students learn how to become self-motivated and achieve independence; above all else, we enable them to approach school — and life — with confidence.
We also maintain Sylvan tutoring special offers and seasonal promotions that make getting your child on the road to success easier.
Sylvan's Summer Camps
Avoid summer learning loss with Sylvan’s Summer Camps. Our camps will boost confidence and enhance academic skills to set your child up for success — in and out of the classroom. Help your child gain the confidence needed to start the new school year strong!
Sylvan's Summer Camps are:
- Age-and grade-appropriate
- Focused on targeted skill and subject areas
- Led by caring, qualified teachers that use our Sylvan motivational system to help build confidence
- Designed with engaging activities and games to make learning fun
- Made to fit your summer schedule and other school breaks
Sylvan offers the following learning camps:
Fit4Algebra – Focus: Algebra Readiness – Grades: 6-9
Writing Camp – Focus: Strategic and Creative Writing – Grades: 4-9
Read Ahead – Focus: Early Reading Fun – Grades: Pre-K and Kindergarten
Camp Sum Fun – Focus: Addition and Subtraction – Grades: 1-3
Math Facts – Focus: Multiplication and Division – Grades: 3-5
Fraction Action – Focus: Making Fractions Fun – Grades: 3-7
Solve This – Focus: Math Problem Strategies – Grades: 4-7
Is Your Child Ready for Algebra?
Known as a "gateway course," algebra is the foundation for higher-level high school math and science classes and thus a critical stepping stone to student's success. Make sure your child is ready by having them take a FREE Algebra Readiness Check-Up!
Weak algebra skills can lead to:
- Lower ACT/SAT® scores
- Limited access to colleges and universities
- Restricted careers
Register today: www.Fit4Algebra.org
SAT Packages
SAT/ACT PREP-PREMIUM: This program includes our standard SAT/ACT test prep course, along with Advanced Reading Skills and College Prep Writing. These courses will help students manage their time more effectively, complete reading assignments with greater comprehension and speed, and finish their homework in half the time. Our College Prep Writing course will help students write college admissions essays that will stand out from the crowd and help them gain an edge in getting into their dream school.
SAT/ACT PREP-PLUS: This program includes our standard SAT/ACT test prep course along with Advanced Reading Skills. Students will increase both their reading speed and comprehension, which will benefit them not only with college admissions but also with the heavy reading load a college freshman typically encounters.
SAT/ACT TEST-PREP: This course will prepare students to improve their performance on the SAT/ACT test by preparing them with strategies to increase their scores.
Classes are starting soon—call 410-420-7340 now to take advantage of this great offer.
FREE SAT Practice Test
Want to know your child's strengths and weaknesses when taking the SAT? Have him/her take a free practice test! Then join us for an in-depth analysis of your child's scores.
Sunday - August 5, 2012
Saturday - September 1, 2012
Sunday - September 30, 2012
Open to all 10th through 12th grade students. Bring a calculator. Seating is limited. Call 410-420-7340 to reserve your spot!
SAT Information/Stats
We are very excited to help today's students prepare for the SAT exam. Our classes are already starting and filling up quickly! Call us now for more information!
First Practice SAT Assessment will be offered before first session of a new class. Call Bel Air for dates and times.
| Seminar | SAT Test Date | Start Date | Meeting Days | Meeting Times | Time Frame |
SAT Session A | October 6, 2012 | August 12th | Sundays | 12:30pm-4:30pm | 8-4 hour sessions |
SAT Session B | November 3, 2012 | September 8th | Saturdays | 12:30pm-4:30pm | 8-4 hour sessions |
SAT Session C | December 1, 2012 | October 7th | Sundays | 12:30pm-4:30pm | 8-4 hour sessions |
Click on the Exam picture to learn more about SAT/ACT prep.
DrRickBlog.com Offers Education News, Tips, and Expert Advice
Looking for advice on homework, writing, test-taking, and other educational topics? For creative ideas and tools for students from pre-K to high school? Hear the latest ideas and advice from education expert Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D. (aka “Dr. Rick”)!
In his new blog - DrRickBlog.com - Dr. Rick will discuss the latest issues in education and offer tips and tools for students from pre-K to high school.
DrRickBlog.com will include current and relevant news articles, reference lists with additional resources, and many other exciting sections as the site continues to expand. Serving as a supportive destination for parents and educators to visit all year long, all are invited to post their own feedback and views!
SylvanMathPrep.com: Sylvan’s Online Homework Support Service
Finish your homework faster and easier! With SylvanMathPrep.com, you’ll see short videos, corresponding to the exact pages and concepts in your textbook, that explain the math lessons you’re studying.
SylvanMathPrep.com presents math problems in a new way, shows you the work so you can see how to do it, and provides practice problems (with the answers!), so you can master the concepts in no time!
To get started, visit SylvanMathPrep.com to sign up – a FREE trial is available! Select your textbook and page number and the video will explain exactly what you need to know.
Getting ready for the SAT or ACT? SylvanMathPrep.com can help you study for the math portions of these tests as well. Sign Up Today!
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
The Bel Air Sylvan Center received the Pioneer Award for CITA Accreditation Excellence. The presentation was made at our annual conference in Orlando, Florida.
Sylvan Grad Club
Graduations are occasions to celebrate great accomplishments. That's why we created the Sylvan Grad Club. When we meet with you at the beginning of your child’s program and throughout, we will discover just what goals you have for your child and we’ll create a plan for meeting those goals. Once those goals have been achieved your child will become a member of the Sylvan Grad Club and participate in a Graduation Reception where your child will receive a diploma from Sylvan.
It’s truly a great way to get the most out of your Sylvan experience and to inspire your child to be the best student he or she can be!
Book Adventure
One of the busiest sites on the web for kids is Sylvan's Book Adventure. This is such a great place to find age and grade-level appropriate books for your child. This is a totally free site and will help you choose books, of all subjects, that will be of interest. There are comprehension quizzes, a prize locker, a parent and teacher zone and suggestions to encourage student reading. Go to bookadventure.com and sign up. It's a perfect resource for the upcoming summer break. You can have your child try Book Adventure with several sample quizzes located on the website.
FREE Math Activity Booklet
Packed with facts, trivia, problems, puzzles and more, our Math Activity Booklet can help make math fun for the entire family!
Skills covered in this guide include:
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Resource for Parents
For approximately 30 years, Sylvan Learning Center has helped students in pre-K through high school to catch up, keep up and get ahead in school. Our learning tips help families achieve their goals and children reach their academic potentials.
Whether children need improvement on reading and math skills, help with homework or test preparation services, Sylvan Learning can provide families with fun, easy tips that ensure academic success.
Click here to make learning an everyday event.
Tips For Different Learning Styles
| AUDITORY LEARNERS | VISUAL LEARNERS | TACTILE LEARNERS |
| Encourage them to explain the material to you, as if they were the tutor. | Let them take notes during the tutoring session. | Encourage them to pick up the book as they are reading or talking. |
| Ask them to read explanations out loud. | Use a blackboard or notepaper for both of you to write questions and answers. | Have them write while they are reading or talking. |
| Ask the student to make up a song using the subject material. The 'crazier' the better. | Encourage the use of color-coded highlighting. | Encourage them to walk around and for appropriate books and other resources. |
| Tell the students they can review audio tapes while they drive. | Use graph paper to help them create charts and diagrams that demonstrate key points. | Advise them to sit near the front of their classroom and to take notes. This will keep the student focused. |
| Advise them that when they are learning new information, state the problem out loud. Reason through solutions out loud. | Have them use mnemonics, acronyms, visual chains, and mind maps. | Advise them to spend extra time in any labs offered. |
| Ask the student to say words in syllables. | Advise them to use the computer to organize materials and to create graphs, tables, charts, and spreadsheets. | Encourage them to use the computer to reinforce learning using their sense of touch. |
| Refer them to our study skills videotapes. | Ask the student to organize the material. | Advise them to write with their fingers in sand. |
| Encourage them to make up and repeat rhymes to remember facts, dates, names, etc. Make sure they go over all important facts aloud. | Use visual analogies. Use photographs. | Have them write lists repeatedly. |
| Advise the student to join or create a study group, or to get a study partner. | Use visual metaphors. | Advise them to exaggerate lip movements in front of a mirror. |
| To learn a sequence of steps, write them out in sentence form, then read them out loud. | When you ask them to explain something, suggest they do so by writing the explanation down. | Ask them to stand while they explain something to you. |
| Ask the student to use mnemonics and word links. | Ask them to make flashcards, then use them during the session/s. The act of writing (the cards) and viewing them doubles their comprehension. | Ask them to use rhythm (beats) to memorize or explain something. |
| Involve the student in a discussion of the material. | Encourage them to visualize the scene, formula, words, charts, etc. | As the student is explaining something, have the student point to the subject matter in the book, on the board, etc., while reading it out loud. |
| Refer them to the Study Skills videotapes. | Use illustrations. | Advise students to use hands-on experience when possible. |
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