Contact Information

Phone: (760) 942-5454
Fax: (760) 942-1871
Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 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!

Bonnie Orphanos

Director of Education

Bonnie has her B.A. in Applied Mathematics with Scientific Programming from the University of California, San Diego. Her teaching credential and M.A., Ed were earned at National University. She has worked at the Sylvan Learning Center since 1995.

Marilyn Cameron

Director of Education

Marilyn earned her M.A. in Educational Administration at Columbia University and has worked as the Curriculum Coordinator and Principal at schools in Colorado and Vermont. She has been working at Sylvan Learning in Encinitas since 1995.

Bob Ross

Executive Director

Co-owner of the Sylvan center, Bob is responsible for the business side of the operation. He can answer your inquiries about Sylvan. His background includes a degree from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from Syracuse University.

Chris Ross

Director

Co-owner of the center, Chris' role is to oversee the educational aspects of Sylvan, and she has her B.S. in Education from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. She also earned her M.A., Ed. and Reading/Language Arts Specialist degree from Cal. State, Sacramento. Her other role is in community outreach.

Kimm Emerson

Instructor

Tina Flanegan

Instructor

Paula Sholly

Instructor

Arlene Skoor

Instructor