Contact Information
| New Students: | (877) 888-6706 |
| Current Families: | (626) 914-7700 |
| Fax: | (626) 914-3834 |
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 1:30 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
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YOUR SYLVAN STAFF
Our SYLVAN CERTIFIED TEACHERS are highly skilled, experienced and dedicated educators who love to teach.
Our CENTER DIRECTOR is responsible for day-to-day management and coordination of the center. The Director will meet with you during the enrollment conference.
Our DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION is responsible for overseeing individual student program quality. You will meet regularly for a progress update of your child.
Shelley Carlson
Center Director
Shelley received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Child and Adolescent Studies from Cal State, Fullerton. She completed her Master's Degreee and obtained her California Teaching Credential through National University. Shelley joined the Sylvan Learning Center in Glendora in 2002 and progressed from teacher to Center Director. She is certified through Sylvan University as both a Center Director and a Director of Education.
Shelley Carlson is a genuine Sylvan advocate. She enjoys providing educational assistance to families in order to ensure that students receive the tools they need to achieve academic success.
Adriana Casillas
Director of Education
Adriana is currently enrolled at Cal Poly to obtain a
masters in Bilingual Education. She holds a B.A. in Liberal
Studies, a Minor in Spanish, and has a Multiple Subject
Credential.
Adriana's background in education includes 3 years with
Corona-Norco District as a Bilingual Aide, a Test
Administrator for CELDT; mainly working with English
Language Learners.
Adriana has been with Sylvan since 2005. She has spent her
time as an instructor and is now assisting as the Director
of Education. Her favorite part about working at Sylvan is
seeing the academic growth and the confidence that the
students gain!
Jim and Fran Dyer
Franchise Owners
Jim Dyer, owner of Sylvan Learning Center, spent 30 years in California Public Education. He taught high school for 8 years and was Principal of Alta Loma Junior High School for 21 years. Jim has also taught Junior College classes in Speech and worked with Chapman University in the teacher credentialing department for the Inland Empire. In 2001 Jim began working extensively with the Sylvan Learning Centers. The best part of Sylvan for Jim is the same as it was working in Public Education...working with students and parents! Jim earned both his Bachelor of Arts and his Masters Degrees from Whittier College, Whittier, California.
Fran Dyer, owner of Sylvan Learning Center, has loved working in the Learning Centers for the past 20 years. It has been a fabulously rewarding career meeting with parents, classroom teachers and, of course, the students. While Fran's career in Public Education encompasses teaching students at the junior high level, Sylvan has provided her the opportunity to work with students kindergarten through high school. Sylvan has an excellent program and provided for success for students at every level.
Fran has both a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters Degree.
Carli Ganet
Executive Director
Carli Ganet is the Executive Director and Co-Owner of the 7 Sylvan Learning Centers owned by Jim and Fran Dyer.
Carli received her Bachelor of Arts and Teacher Credential at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
Carli began her career with Sylvan as a student in the Rancho Cucamonga Sylvan Learning Center. She has been a Director of Education, Center Director and currently oversees the educational programs of Sylvan students as well as working with Directors and Parents.
She loves working with Sylvan families!
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