Contact Information
| Phone: | (604) 738-7325 |
| Fax: | (604) 738-7328 |
| 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: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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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
Jennie Lum
Centre Director
After obtaining degrees in English Language and Elementary Education from the University of British Columbia, Jennie started work as an instructor at Sylvan Learning in 1999. The part-time position became full-time as her responsibilities expanded to include overseeing the Academic Reading Program and testing. She participated in the Director of Education training in 2001, and received certification shortly thereafter. Jennie became the Centre Director of the Arbutus location in January 2010. Jennie values the opportunities that Sylvan provides to work closely with both students and parents to assist in gaining success in school.
Brenda Floyd
Director of Education
Brenda graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Education degree; she majored in Math and Social Studies. She started her teaching career as a Teacher-on-Call for the Vancouver School Board, but decided to explore other careers in education. Brenda has been working at Sylvan for several years; first as an instructor and program manager, and now, as a Director of Education. Brenda became the Director of Education of the Champlain Square location in the spring of 2008 and transferred to the Arbutus location in January 2010. She enjoys working with both parents and students to create an individual plan that will help them achieve their goals.
Bonnie Wong
Director of Education
Bonnie’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree, with double majors in Psychology and Linguistics, and Grade 10 piano certification from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Since graduating from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Education degree in 2007, she has had several years of experience interacting with elementary aged students and their parents as a classroom teacher. Bonnie joined Sylvan Learning in 2008. While continuing her duties as a classroom and piano teacher, she also continued to teach at Sylvan because she was impressed with how students gained confidence and knowledge through their individualized programs. In the summer of 2011, Bonnie became a Director of Education at our Arbutus location.