Contact Information
| New Students: | (650) 521-9008 |
| Current Families: | (650) 636-1200 |
| Fax: | (650) 636-1205 |
| Monday: | 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Friday: | By Appointment |
| Saturday: | 9:30 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
Liset Jimenez
Center Director
Liset Jimenez
Center Director
Liset has been working in the tutoring world for over 8 years. She started as an Instructor, Service Coordinator, Academics Manager, Academic Specialist with SCORE, and now Center Director at Sylvan Learning Centers. She graduated with a Communications degree from California State University Northridge. She has also worked with elementary and middle school students in summer school and after-school programs. She is an alumni member of College Track which is an after-school program that helps high school students prepare for college. She is very passionate about her career, and continues to take Child Development courses to further her education. A fun fact about her is that she is a talented vocalist and continues to record her own music. “When a student comes over to me with a smile on their face and tells me that they had fun during their lesson, learned something new, or got an A on their test… I know that we are making a difference and that puts a smile on my face!” –Liset Jimenez
Marjorie Engquist
Instructor
Marjorie has been with the San Bruno Sylvan for three years as instructor and lead teacher. She is a transplant from Kansas where she taught for 34 years. Marjorie taught first, second and third grade for 11 years, and middle school math and science for 23 years. Marjorie has a Bachelor of Science degree from Pittsburg State University in Elementary Education, a Master’s of Science degree in Curriculum Administration from Benedictine College. “I really enjoy living in the Bay Area and working with the students at Sylvan. It’s very rewarding to be able to help our children reach their educational goals.” –Marjorie Engquist
Bob Lindeborg
Instructor
Bob Lindeborg
Instructor
Bob holds a BA from Notre Dame de Namur University and a Master’s degree from San Diego State University. Bob served as a government analyst for over 27 years. In addition, he has worked as a college instructor in technical and business writing, a grant writer for government and non-profit organizations, a diversity trainer, and both an agency-employed and private tutor. He currently teaches beginning reading, academic reading, academic writing, math essentials, and study skills for Sylvan Learning. He also worked as a part-time school district aide with children with learning challenges and those with severe to moderate autism. “It’s the most rewarding feeling to experience a student’s growing in self-confidence and academic skills.” –Bob Lindeborg
Margret Skaug
Instructor
Margret Skaug
Instructor
Margret has been teaching at Sylvan for 4 years. Before moving to the Peninsula Margret taught at several private schools in Berkeley and Walnut Creek. Margret was educated in England and before moving to California, taught at American and International schools in Sweden, Italy, Denmark, the United Arab Emirates and Norway. She has also lived in Canada working with political refugees teaching English as a foreign language. “I value the experience of working with a diverse student body.” –Margret Skaug
Chris Thibodeaux
Instructor
Chris grew up in South Carolina and has lived on the Peninsula since 1996. He also lived for a year and a half in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and spend time with family in Mexico whenever possible. Chris speaks and writes Spanish fluently, using this skill frequently in his other job as a social worker in a medical clinic. Chris enjoys cycling, reading, and watching movies. He enjoys a collaborative learning process. “Kids teach me something new at every session, and this inspires me to learn to become a better teacher. I appreciate the opportunity and privilege to help them learn.”-Chris Thibodeaux
Amber Gilbert
Instructor
Amber has been teaching in the Bay Area for 3 years. She holds a BA and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from San Francisco State University. Alongside tutoring out of Sylvan she is a substitute teacher for the SFUSD in grades K-8th. She enjoys teaching using a scaffolding learning process which allows students to succeed at their own pace. Amber hopes to someday have a classroom of her own where she can share her love of teaching with diverse communities. “Sylvan reminds me why I want to teach… working with small groups of students allows me to make lasting personal connections and see the growth and confidence that builds from those relationships.” –Amber Gilbert
Ashley Hutton
Instructor
Ashley received her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s in Education from the University of San Francisco. She has been teaching for 2 years and is currently a 6th grade Math and Science teacher in East Palo Alto. She loves teaching and applying her skills to educate a broad spectrum of learners. “Getting students interested in Mathematics and becoming passionate about their studies is why I became a teacher” –Ashley Hutton