Contact Information

Phone: (402) 564-2862
Fax: (402) 562-8016
Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: By Appointment
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 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
Put years of educational experience to work for your family. Contact our center to find out how we can help today!

Director of Education, Columbus tutoring

Pat Bosak

Director of Education

As Director of Education, Pat's first priority is helping students achieve their educational goals. She maintains detailed records of the students' progress and works closely with students, teachers, and parents to ensure student's success.

Pat received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She has thirty years of classroom experience from pre-school through college tutoring.

Instructor, Columbus tutoring

Daneill Beck

Instructor

Daneill Beck has joined the Sylvan team and teaches Beginning Reading, Academic Reading, and Math Essentials. She holds a bachelor's degree from Wayne State College in elementary and music education. She is a substitute teacher for the Columbus Public Schools.

Instructor, Columbus tutoring

Roger Lescelius

Instructor

Roger Lescelius holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters of Science degree in electrical engineering. He can teach all upper level science and math programs, including chemistry, physics, biology, general science, algebra, geometry, and calculus. He also teaches the science and math portions of the ACT Prep Class at Sylvan Learning Center.

Instructor, Columbus tutoring

Carol Mahar

Instructor

Carol Mahar teaches upper level math and Academic Reading at Sylvan. She holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in information science and is a certified teacher in mathematics for K - 12. When she isn't teaching at Sylvan Learning Center, you can find Carol teaching fulltime at Lakeview Community Schools.

Instructor, Columbus tutoring

Michele Mueller

Instructor

Michele Mueller is an experienced Sylvan teacher who specializes in reading and English, and she also teaches the English and reading portions of the ACT Prep Class at Sylvan Learning Center. She has a bachelor's degree in French and English, a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, and an endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL). She is a fulltime teacher at Columbus Middle School.

Instructor, Columbus tutoring

Jarrod Ridder

Instructor

Jarrod Ridder is Sylvan certified in Beginning Reading, Academic Reading, and Math Essentials. He is a graduate of Wayne State College with a Bachelor's of Science in elementary education. Jarrod is a fulltime teacher at St. Bon's Elementary School and also a coach at Scotus High School.

Kay Strecker

Instructor

Kay Strecker is a valued,experienced teacher, both at Sylvan and at area schools. She has a bachelor's degree in Math/Science, and a Master's in Educational Technology, both from Kearney State. At Sylvan she teaches Math Essentials, Sylvan Advanced Math, and Geometry.

Dean Plummer

Instructor

Dean Plummer is the newest member of the Sylvan Learning Center team. He teaches Academic Reading, Math Essentials, and Homework Support. He holds a bachelor's degree from Concordia University. When not at Sylvan, he sreves as a substitute teacher in area schools.

Kristie Brezenski

Instructor

Kristie Brezenski joined the team at the Columbus Sylvan Learning Center to teach Beginning Reading, Academic Reading, and Math Essentials. She is a graduate of College of St. Mary's with a bachelor's degree in education, and she is working on a Post Graduate degree at Doane.

Megan DeWispelare

Instructor

Megan DeWispelare, a great addition to the Columbus Sylvan team, teaches Math Essentials, Beginning Reading, and Academic Reading. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Wayne State, in Elementary education, and Early Child hood Education. She also currently teaches at St. Isadore, in Columbus.

Stephanie Ress

Instuctor

Stephanie Ress is a valued teacher, both at Sylvan and at area schools. She currently teaches full time at Columbus Scotus. She has a bachelor's degree from UNL in Secondary Education with an endorsement in English as a secondary language. At Sylvan she teaches Spanish, and Homework support.