Contact Information

Phone: (863) 647-1922
Fax: (863) 648-5427
Monday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: By Appointment
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Meet the Tutors

Our Sylvan trained and certified tutors are dedicated to your child’s success. Working together with you, we will:

  • Pinpoint your child’s learning needs using the Sylvan Skills Assessment®
  • Develop a personalized learning plan based on your child’s goals
  • Offer unique insights about what will work for your child
  • Teach each lesson the way your child learns best
  • Build a relationship with your child to provide learning that’s fun, engaging and rewarding
Put years of educational experience to work for your family. Contact our center to find out how we can help today!

West/Central Regional Director, Lakeland tutoring

Neysha Rivera

West/Central Regional Director

Neysha received her B.A. in Business Management in 2006. At Sylvan, she really enjoys learning about the programs we offer and how we make a difference in a child's life while helping them reach their full potential. Originally from Boston, she moved to Florida in 2004 with her husband and two children in search of more sun. Her hobbies include interior design and taking her children to their soccer games.

Director of Education, Lakeland tutoring

Michelle Eddy

Director of Education

Michelle graduated from Southeastern University in 2006 with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She has taught at Sylvan for two and a half years. When Michelle is not working she enjoys reading, going to movies, and eating out. Michelle's favorite aspect of working at Sylvan is getting to know each of the students and watching their confidence grow as they begin to succeed.

Instructor, Lakeland tutoring

Linda Trimbath

Instructor

Linda has been a teacher in Polk County for 32 years. Linda has been with Sylvan for 10 years. What she loves most about Sylvan is the chance to work with students and see their learning gains up close.

Instructor, Lakeland tutoring

Bernie McCracken

Instructor

"Mr. Bernie" brings many years of teaching experience from New Jersey and has been at Sylvan for almost 10 years! Although he was a football and basketball coach for many years, he now spends much free time with his wife and golfing at Imperial Lakes. He enjoys working with older students conquering their math challenges!

Angela Chervenyak

Instructor

Angela grew up in Pennsylvania, and then she moved to Lakeland to attend Southeastern University. After graduating, she began teaching in Auburndale, FL. When she is not working she enjoys reading, cooking, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her puppy, Emma.

Teacher Assistant, Lakeland tutoring

Erica Bloompott

Teacher Assistant

Erica was born in Winter Haven, FL. Erica has an older sister and a younger sister. She enjoys cooking and cake decorating. At home, Erica has a dog named Puppy and a cat named Pumpkin. Erica has always enjoyed working with children.

Instructor, Lakeland tutoring

Lindsey Leskis

Instructor

Lindsey graduated in 2008 with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She is a teacher in Polk County. Lindsey enjoys spending time with her husband, going to the beach, and reading. Lindsey loves teaching, as well as learning from her students.

Bryan Dion

Instructor

Bryan was born and raised in Niantic, Connecticut. He attended Central Connecticut State University and graduated with a political science degree in 2010. He moved to Lakeland, FL in the summer of 2011. Bryan is applying to law school to pursue his goal of being a lawyer.

He lives in Lakeland with his girlfriend Tiffany and his two dogs Lily and Jasmine.