Contact Information
| Phone: | (310) 829-1078 |
| Fax: | (310) 829-9121 |
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Friday: | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Sunday: | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Meet the Tutors
The tutors of Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica 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.
Staci Radican
Center Director
Staci Radican’s passion for leadership, knowledge, and motivating others to be their best is a driving force behind the continuing success of the Sylvan Family.
Leading Sylvan Santa Monica as Center Director, Staci has been accorded the Award of Operational Excellence for the past three years, and was also nominated for Director of the Year in 2010. Staci’s goals of achieving student success and confidence have shaped the philosophy of both centers, and are rooted in her experience and education.
Staci’s foundations in garnering positive results began during her academic tenure, where she earned her International Business Management Degree in Economics at SUNY, as well as a French language diploma from Alliance Française in Nice, France.
Staci also maintains over twenty years’ experience in a myriad of fields, including management of retail operations of both national and international corporations. When Staci returned to the States, she plunged into the educational field, implementing her skills in problem-solving and strategic planning to integrate with Sylvan’s results-orientated program.
Staci strives to foster an environment of educational excellence in both Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, and is excited to be part of a growing family of both students and educators.
Amy Valentine
Director of Education
Amy graduated from the University of Vermont and holds a degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Psychology. She also has a California Teaching Credential specializing in grades K-6. Amy taught at Sylvan for three years in San Diego prior to her current position as the Director of Education in Santa Monica. She continues to work with the families and schools on a daily basis to ensure her students' academic success.
Michelle G.
Instructor
Born and raised in Santa Monica, Michelle attended schools all within the Santa Monica - Malibu Unified School District. In 2005, she graduated cum lade from California State University, Northridge with a BA in Liberal Studies and a concentration in Life Science. She continued at CSUN and in 2007 earned her Multiple Subject Credential (K-6). She has been a substitute teacher in the SMMUSD and a tutor at Sylvan since 2007. Outside of teaching, Michelle is an avid reader and sports fan.
Tsehaye S.
Instructor
Tsehaye graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana and holds a degree in Political Science. After graduation, she was trained to become a teacher through the rigorous Teach for America program. Tsehaye is a certified multiple-subject teacher and has been a successful classroom teacher for eight years. She enjoys traveling, playing basketball, singing in her church’s gospel choir and cheering for the Lakers.
Karen L.
Instructor
Born and raised in Santa Monica, Karen attended schools all within the Santa Monica - Malibu Unified School District. In 2002, she graduated from California State University, Northridge with a BA in Liberal Studies. She received her Multiple Subject Credential (K-6) from CSUN in 2004. Karen volunteered in elementary school classrooms and taught an after school program in Culver City before joining the Sylvan staff in 2005. When not tutoring Karen enjoys camping, watching beach volleyball and cheering on UCLA athletics.
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