Contact Information
| Phone: | (817) 557-6333 |
| Fax: | (817) 557-4494 |
| 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: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sunday: | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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
Aniko Green
Center Manager
Aniko, a mom of a former Sylvan student, joined the Arlington Sylvan team in 2001 and has been an essential member of the team ever since. She has set the standard for customer service and ethical conduct which has made Sylvan Arlington a place of academic excellence and outstanding customer service. Aniko conducts most of the intake conferences for our new families.
Stephanie Basinger
Marketing Director & Franchisee
Stephanie Basinger is the owner of Sylvan Learning Centers of Southlake, Arlington, and Burleson, TX. Say hello if you have not yet met Stephanie!
Stephanie Basinger is a native Texan, born and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. She holds a Bachelors Degree from Texas Christian University and has over 30 years of diversified business, management, and marketing experience. Stephanie was drawn to the Sylvan Family because of her love for children and education. Stephanie states, "The professionalism and consider-it-done attitude of Sylvan is an added bonus of being part of the Learning Center Family!" Her FAVORITE part of Sylvan, in her own words, is "Sylvan works miracles daily and I love being a part of that!"
Stephanie's responsibilities include marketing and Center growth, daily oversight and management of the Centers, working with the surrounding communities and districts on NCLB contract services, and more.
Cindy Brunworth, RDE
Director, Licensed Educator
Cindy began her Sylvan experience in 1995. She has an elementary education degree with an emphasis on math. She started her career with Sylvan as a part-time tutor and then quickly moved into the Director of Education position. She served 7 years as Director of Education at the Arlington Sylvan. When the Center Director position came available, she moved into this role at Arlington. Recently, she joined the Burleson & Southlake Teams as the Regional Education Manager ensuring the quality of education programs and training. She loves working with the Sylvan employees, clients, and families of the communities!
Angela McClendon
Instructor, BS
Angela McClendon
Which college did you attend? University of North Texas
What degrees/ certifications do you hold? Bachelor of Science in Education
What school do you currently teach at or have you taught at before? Mary Orr Intermediate in Mansfield
How long have you been with Sylvan? Since 1996, over 15 years!
What is your role at Sylvan? Teacher – Academic Reading , Sylvan Academic Writing, Study Skills, Advanced Reading, and SAT Verbal
James Anton, BSEE
Instructor
James Anton
Which college did you attend? University of Texas Arlington
What degrees/ certifications do you hold? BSEE, math major, Texas State Teaching Certificate
What school do you currently teach at or have you taught at before? SO Grand Prairie, Arlington High School
How long have you been with Sylvan? Since Fall 2000
What is your role at Sylvan? All level math teacher, and Sylvan Advanced Math- Program Manager
Meghan Carter, BS
Instructor
Meghan Carter
Which college did you attend? Hardin Simmons University
What degrees/ certifications do you hold? Bachelor of Behavioral Sciences Certifications: Texas EC-4 Generalist
Texas 4-8 Generalist
EC-8 English as a Second Language
What school do you currently teach at or have you taught at before? Abilene ISD – student teaching Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD – substitute teaching
How long have you been with Sylvan? I have been with Sylvan for 1 year.
What is your role at Sylvan? Teacher: Beginning Reading, Academic Reading, and Academic Writing
Loyce Mulkey, BS
Instructor
Loyce Mulkey
Which college did you attend? McMurry University and North Texas State University
What degrees/ certifications do you hold? Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Elementary Education
What school do you currently teach at or have you taught at before? 35 years of teaching, 28 years in Grand Prairie ISD
How long have you been with Sylvan? I have been with Sylvan for 11 years.
What is your role at Sylvan? I teach Sylvan Beginning Reading, Sylvan Math Essentials, and Academic Reading. I am also Program Manager for the Beginning Reading Program.
Other Information: I really enjoy helping students learn! I have a twin sister.
Nikki Workman
SES Administrative Ast. + Instructional Floor Manager
Nikki Workman
Which college did you attend? Currently DCCC, with hopes of transferring to UNT Dallas
What degrees/ certifications do you hold? Working towards a degree in education.
What school do you currently teach at or have you taught at before? Not a teacher.
How long have you been with Sylvan? A little over a year.
What is your role at Sylvan? I am the lead floor manager.
Other Information: I am blessed to have the opportunity to create lasting relationships with Sylvan parents and students as well as witness the students conquering their biggest challenges. Its amazing to see a student realize that they have the potential to do great things, have a renewed sense of confidence in themselves, and what they are capable of accomplishing.
Kara Kelly, BS
Instructor
Which college did you attend? I attended UNT and am currently going to UTA.
What degrees/ certifications do you hold? I have a BS in counseling, a teaching certification, am a certified nurses assistant and going to school for nursing.
What school do you currently teach at or have you taught at before? I taught at Ryan High School in Denton, and Lamar AEP in Grand Prairie.
How long have you been with Sylvan? 4 months.
What is your role at Sylvan? I am a floor manager.
Any other information you would like to share: I am fortunate that I get to stay at home with my children during the day, go to school, and work at Sylvan.
Rhonda Kelly, BS
Instructor
Which college did you attend? McMurry University
What degrees/ certifications do you hold? BS in multidisciplinary studies
What school do you currently teach at or have you taught at before? Garner Elementary and Lavega Elementary.
How long have you been with Sylvan? 2 years
What is your role at Sylvan? I’m a teacher.
Kristin Bird
Instructor
Kristin Bird
Which college did you attend? UTA
What degrees/ certifications do you hold? Generalist EC- 6
What school do you currently teach at or have you taught at before? Starrett Elementary in Grand Prairie
How long have you been with Sylvan? Since June 2011
What is your role at Sylvan? Tutor
Any other information you would like to share? I love working with kids!
Louann Chapman
Instructor
Louann Chapman
Which college did you attend? Southern Methodist University
What degrees/ certifications do you hold? SMU- BFA- certified in drama, English, art, speech. I have 40+ hours towards a MFA. I have studied in Madrid, Spain and Strasbourg, France.
What school do you currently teach at or have you taught at before? Currently I’m at Sam Houston H.S. Before that I was at Martin H.S., Boles J. H and in Grand Prairie.
How long have you been with Sylvan? A little over 8 years.
What is your role at Sylvan? I teach academic reading, academic writing, study skills, ACT and advanced reading.
Any other information you would like to share? I am the head of the theater department at Sam Houston H.S.
Reginald Hackman, BS
Instructor
Reginald Hackman
Which college did you attend? Texas A&M
What degrees/ certifications do you hold? Bachelors of science in electrical engineering.
What school do you currently teach at or have you taught at before? Previously taught in the continuing education department at Richland College (2003- 2007).
How long have you been with Sylvan? ½ a year
What is your role at Sylvan? I teach Sylvan math and math SAT prep.
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