Contact Information
| Phone: | (708) 798-0238 |
| Fax: | (708) 798-0237 |
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday: | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| 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
Colleen Dunlavy
Executive Director
B.S. Education/Bradley University 1986
Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction/National Louis University 1994
Sylvan Owner & Operator since 1990
"I love working with kids at Sylvan. The success that I see every day comes when students are given the opportunity to reach their potentials!"
Personal Interests--sports, traveling and spending time with family
Kelly Shereyk
Executive Director
B.S. Education/Illinois State 1992
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Physical Education
M.S. Educational Leadership/Concordia University May 2011
Sylvan Owner & Operator since 1995
"I have been a member of the Sylvan Community for over 15 years. I absolutely love the opportunity I have each and every day to help all students achieve their educational goals. One of my favorite things about Sylvan is that we have the opportunity to make the best educational decision for each child based on their individual goals and dreams. I love my job and look forward to working with families each and every day!!"
Personal Interests--reading, golf, volleyball, travel, fishing and spending time with family.
Jason Keenan
Director
B.A. Education/Western Washington University 2003
I have worked in Sylvan Learning Centers in Washington, Florida and currently Homewood, Illinois. I have enjoyed my position as the Center Director from April 2008.
"My favorite thing about teaching is making learning fun by connecting with kids on a personal level."
Personal Interests--spending time with my family!
Sara Lakie
Director of Education
B.S. in Education/Olivet Nazarene University
Sara began her Sylvan career in 2004 as a reading instructor. Sara enjoyed working so much she currently serves as the Director of Education.
"I love seeing kids grow and become successful in everything they do."
Personal Interests--enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Brian Jorgensen
Assistant Director
Business Degree/Governor's State University 2005
Brian originally started at the Homewood Sylvan in 1997 as a student. Brian was hired as a part-time employee in 2000. In 2005 he became one of Sylvan's Directors.
"What I love about being part of Sylvan is that it is truly a great learning environment for kids! As a student and as an employee, I have personally seen how much our teaching staff truly cares about every individual child!"
Mindy Dalla Costa
Director of Education
B.A. Columbia College in Chicago 1994
Major: Literature
B.A. Governor State University 1996
Major: Secondary English Education
Mindy has just celebrated 14 years with Sylvan Learning Center. In 1997 Mindy began as an Instructor and Test Administrator and she quickly became Director of Education. Mindy has also assisted Colleen Dunlavy and Kelly Shereyk in the management of the Joliet Sylvan Learning Center.
"I truly enjoy watching students achieve that "A-HA" moment. I also love hearing about the ongoing success of past students when parents call in to say hello."
Personal interest--spending time with her family!
Catie McAlister
Lead Instructor
B.S. Education/University of Iowa
Catie came to the Homewood Sylvan in 2007 after having taught in both public and private schools. At Sylvan, Catie started as a math instructor and now teaches all of the programs.
"I love helping students understand something that they previosly found difficult or confusing. I believe that learning is a lifelong process.
Jessica Lococo
Test Center Administrator
B.S. Education/Illinois State University 2008
Jessica began working at Sylvan in 2010 as a math instructor and in 2011 became the Test Administrator.
"One of my favorite parts of Sylvan is being in a setting where I am able to build a positive rapport with each student. This positive rapport allows me to show each of them their potentional so the student will try their best to learn and grow."
Personal interests--reading, rollerblading and being with friends and family!
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