Contact Information
| Phone: | (604) 535-3354 |
| Fax: | (604) 535-3368 |
| Monday: | 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Friday: | 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Sunday: | 12:30 PM - 2:30 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
Melanie Bannister
Centre Director
With a teaching degree and strong background in math and sciences, Melanie could have worked anywhere in public education; she chose Sylvan. She began her Sylvan career in 1992 where she worked as an instructor at the Tsawwassen location and quickly moved her way up to Centre Director. “I can give my students the individual attention here. Self-esteem and learning go hand-in-hand, but in the classroom it is difficult to touch each child.” Melanie is inspirational to her students. Through her own experiences (basketball player, high achiever, and mother) she knows, “If you believe you can achieve… I love empowering kids to reach their goals.” When Melanie graduated from UBC in 1990 she wanted, “A challenging position in a company that would utilize my leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills and provide opportunities for advancement.” She couldn’t have found a more perfect fit than with Sylvan Learning. She is currently Centre Director for the White Rock location.
Michelle Knapton
Director of Education
Michelle began her Sylvan career in March 2008 working in the Langley location as a teacher. She received her Bachelor of Education in Learning Support from the University of Victoria and then taught on Vancouver Island before moving back to "the Mainland". As the Director of Education she enjoys being part of an educational team to help students become successful and confident learners. She states, "Sylvan provides me with the opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of many, many children."