Contact Information

Phone: (510) 745-7800
Fax: (510) 745-7898
Monday: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 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!

Lanette M Dutra

Center Director-Advanced Math Program Manager

Lanette was born and raised in Fremont. She earned her BA & teaching credential at SJSU. Lanette began working as a part-time instructor at Sylvan in September 1996. Finding her calling, Lanette began working as a lead instructor & soon accepted a full-time position. Lanette became the Director of Education in 1998 & Center Director in October 2002. When not at Sylvan, Lanette dedicates herself to her husband & two sons. She enjoys camping & spending time with her large, Portuguese family.

Vivian Davallou

Director of Education - Academic Writing Program Manager

Vivian was born in Montana, but lived in Iran for 10 years. Vivian speaks Farsi fluently. Vivian moved back to the US to pursue college, graduating from Cal State Hayward with a B.A. in Sociology & an M.S. in Ed. Psychology. Vivian enjoys singing in the choir & working with youth at church in her free time. Before Sylvan, she spent 8 years as a specialist with ELL & Title 1 students in the FUSD. She is excited about being a part of the Fremont team & developing new & valuable friendships.

Lea Quintanilla

Director of Education - Beginning Reading Program Manager

Lea was born in Daly City, moved to Hayward when she was 4 & has lived there since. She earned her BA in Liberal & Civic Studies with a Spanish minor at Saint Mary’s College & then her Multiple Subject BCLAD Credential at Sonoma State. Lia loves working with children & through her broad range of jobs-swim instructor to literacy specialist-her dedication & passion for helping them succeed has continued to grow. Lea loves sports & the ocean. She also loves spending time with her family & friends.

Sylvan Instructors

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Our teachers are credentialed & fully trained to work with our students. We have teachers who have been with us for over 5 years, as well as, local school teachers.
Sandy Pelton, Carolyn Hashimi,Lucio Vasquez, Usha Ramani, Patti Duncan, Brenda Griffin, Jason Greenfield, Laura Salisbury, Deepa Patel, Kyria Osborne and Elaine Yee.

Jessica Losee, Rachel Molina, Lindsay Lempkowski & Kate High

Administrative Assistants