Baytown, La Porte, Channelview & Surrounding Areas
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Contact Information

New Students: (888) EDUCATE
Current Families: (281) 421-4169
Fax: (281) 421-3672
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: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Meet the Tutors

The tutors of Baytown Sylvan Learning Center are all Sylvan trained and certified so that they can best address your child’s academic needs. Our tutors are dedicated to working closely with you and your child in order to help your child reach his or her goals. We start by pinpointing your child’s strengths and areas for improvement through the Sylvan Skills Assessment®. From there, our Baytown staff develops a personalized learning plan for your child and offers unique insights about what methods will work best with your child. Ultimately, our tutors will build a relationship with your child and provide a fun, engaging, and rewarding learning environment. The Baytown Sylvan Learning Center staff consists of highly experienced and established educational professionals who take great pride in their work with students who want to catch up, keep up, or get ahead.

Center Director, Baytown tutoring

Lee Machin

Center Director

Certified Mathematics Instructor
Sylvan Math Certified

Lee is a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX where she earned a Bachelors degree in Behavior Science. She has been the Center Director for the Baytown Sylvan Learning Center since June 2009 and is a Sylvan Certified Math Instructor. In her free time, Lee enjoys traveling, reading, shopping and spending time with family. At Sylvan, she enjoys seeing the students succeed and feel proud of themselves.

Certified Mathematics Instructor, Baytown tutoring

Lindsey Cox

Certified Mathematics Instructor

Sylvan Math Certified

Lindsey is a graduate of Texas State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science. She is also certified to teach English/Language Arts 8-12 and Special Education EC-12. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys training for marathons, reading and cooking. At Sylvan, she enjoys seeing the students become proud of themselves after accomplishing their goals.
Lindsey is Sylvan certified to teach the following programs: Academic Reading, Beginning Reading, Math Essentials, Study Skills, Advanced Reading Skills, SAT/ACT, Algebra I, Geometry, Homework Support, Academic Writing, Handwriting Without Tears and Basic Skills Review.

Certified Mathematics Instructor, Baytown tutoring

Rachel Franklin

Certified Mathematics Instructor

Sylvan Math Certified

Rachel is a graduate of Rice University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in History. In her free time, she enjoys photography, music, painting and spending time with her pets.
Rachel is Sylvan Certified to teach the following subjects: Academic Reading, Beginning Reading, Math Essentials, Academic Writing, Homework Support, Study Skills, Advanced Math, College Prep Writing, SAT/ACT, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre Calculus and Basic Skills Review.

Certified Mathematics Instructor, Baytown tutoring

Eduardo Hernandez

Certified Mathematics Instructor

Sylvan Math Certified

Eduardo is a graduate of the University of St Thomas where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Russian Studies. In his free time, Eduardo loves music, he has been playing the guitar since he was 15. He also enjoys all kinds of animals.
Eduardo is Sylvan certified to teach the following programs: Academic Reading, Beginning Reading, Academic Writing, Study Skills, Homework Support, College Prep Writing, SAT/ACT, Handwriting Without Tears and Basic Skills Review.

Certified Instructor, Baytown tutoring

David Heinert

Certified Instructor

David is a graduate of North Dakota University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and University of Dallas where he earned a Masters in Theology. At Sylvan, he enjoys sports, world history and politics. At Sylvan, he enjoys knowing that he can make a difference in a childs education.
David is Sylvan certified to teach the following programs: Academic Reading, Beginning Reading, Math Essentials, Study Skills, Advanced Reading Skills, Advanced Math, SAT/ACT, Algebra I, Homework Support, Academic Writing, Handwriting Without Tears and Basic Skills Review.

Certified Instructor, Baytown tutoring

Patty Heinrich

Certified Instructor

Patty is a graduate of Lee College where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Eduction and the University of Houston Clear Lake where she earned a Masters of Science in Instructional Technology. She is also certified to teach Elementary Education 1-8 and Math 1-8. In her free time, Patty enjoys camping, traveling and music.
Patty is Sylvan certified to teach te following programs: Academic Reading, Beginning Reading, Math Essentials, Study Skills, Advanced Reading SKills, SAT/ACT, Homework Support, Academic Writing and Basic Skills Review.

Certified Instructor, Baytown tutoring

Paula Boderek

Certified Instructor

Paula Boderek has worked at Sylvan since July 2006. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and a Master’s in Choral Music. This is her 26th year to teach. She has taught 1st grade for the last eight years. Her favorite part
of tutoring at Sylvan is learning each child’s individual personality, which is always fascinating, and seeing that glow in their eyes when the light bulb of understanding turns on!
Paula is Sylvan certified in the following programs: Academic Reading, Beginning Reading, Academic Writing, Math Essentials, Study Skills Homework Support, College Prep Writing, SAT/ACT, Handwriting Without Tears and Basic Skills Review.

Certified Instructor, Baytown tutoring

Larinda Dobbs

Certified Instructor

Larinda Dobbs has taught at Sylvan for the past 3 years. She graduated from Lamar University majoring in Elementary Education with Kindergarten Certification and a minor in Psychology. This is her thirtieth year teaching kindergarten. Larinda loves the small student to teacher ratio at Sylvan which enables her to feel genuinely involved in the success of the students and feels a special pride in seeing the students succeed and how their confidence in themselves blossoms.
Larinda is Sylvan Certified to teach the following subjects: Academic Reading, Beginning Reading, Academic Writing, Study Skills, Math Essentials, Homework Support, College Prep Writing, SAT/ACT, Algebra I, Handwriting Without Tears and Basic Skills Review.