Contact Information
| New Students: | (860) 707-2452 |
| Current Families: | (860) 231-2429 |
| Fax: | (860) 231-2431 |
| Monday: | 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Friday: | By Appointment |
| Saturday: | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Sunday: | By Appointment |
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
Paul Tarsa
Executive Director
Michelina Gabriel
Center Director
Diane Chaniewski
Instructor
Diane is a graduate of St. Joseph's College in West Hartford. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education. At Sylvan, Diane works with students of all ages and excels in our Study Skills program.
Rubi Castro
Instructor
Rubi has teaching degrees in Special Education and Elementary Education. She teaches all elementary level programs including reading, writing, and math. Rubi teaches in the Hartford district and is fluent in Spanish.
Jason Ricardo
Instructor
J is a graduate of Ithaca College in NY. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing. He attended St. Joseph's College in West Hartford where he become certified in elementary education. Currently at Sylvan J teaches Study Skills, Reading and Writing.
Hassan Fazelinia
Instructor
Hassan is a UCONN graduate with a Masters in Applied Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering. In addition to teaching, he works as a computer programmer. Hassan teaches all levels of mathematics and SAT/ACT Prep.
Joanne Cialfi
Instructor
Joanne is a graduate of St. Joseph College in Child Study. She received her Masters in Education at Central Connecticut State Univeristy. She is certified in the state of CT. Joanne teaches Beginning Reading, Academic Reading, Academic Writing, Math, Advanced Reading, SAT Prep, and Homework Support.
Vu Troung
Instructor
Vu is currently pursuing his degree in Molecular Cell Biology with a minor in Mathematics, Physiology, and Neurobiology at the University of Connecticut. Vu is a hometown graduate of Hall High School.
Vu teaches SAT Prep, all levels of Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Homework Support.
Jason Cooley
Instructor
Jason is a graduate from the University of Hartford. He currently teaches political science and history classes at the University. At Sylvan
Jason teaches Academic Reading, Homework Support and History.
Elizabeth Hallinan
Instructor
Elizabeth holds her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Massachusetts. She holds a Connecticut certification in grades K-6. She tutors all Beginning Reading, Academic Reading, Writing, and Math Essential students at Sylvan.
Sarah Stolfi
Instructor
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Connecticut. Sarah also holds a Master of Science in Special Education from Central Connecticut State University. She is CT certified in 7-12 Social Studies. She is currently a teacher in Meriden, CT. At Sylvan, Sarah tutors students in Reading, Writing, Math and Study Skills.
Moira Hussey
Instructor
Erin Wilson
Instructor
Desire Sanchez
Teacher Support
Bethany Schmidt
Instructor
Eric Arcisz
Instructor
Elizabeth McKenna
Instructor
