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The People Behind the Progress

Meet the St. Albert team

Certified teachers, local school know-how, and a director who reviews every student’s plan personally. These are the people your child will high-five on the way in.

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Our Teachers

John Monai
John MonaiCentre Director

John has been Centre Director of the St. Albert Sylvan Centre for 20 years, and he has been with Sylvan in the Edmonton area for over 32 years. A former teacher in the public and private school systems in Alberta, John brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his position. He loves the tutoring business because he gets to see the positive effects Sylvan has on students’ confidence and academic skills such as reading and math, as well as the joy that parents and grandparents experience when their child or grandchild becomes an independent learner.

Natasha Findling
Natasha FindlingTutor

Natasha has a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education, and she teaches Sylvan reading, math, and writing programs. Natasha has been with Sylvan for four years, and she is very effective working with the younger students. In her free time, Natasha plays soccer and coaches children in gymnastics.

Asmaa Mohammed Assaf
Asmaa Mohammed AssafTutor

Asmaa graduated from university with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. In addition to teaching the Sylvan programs, she provides tutoring to our high school students in the areas of math and the sciences. Having been a Sylvan student herself, Asmaa takes great pleasure in helping students with their academic needs. In her free time, Asmaa spends time painting.

Ava Chelliah
Ava ChelliahTutor

Ava is completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and she teaches the Sylvan reading, math, and writing programs. Ava loves working with students of all ages, and she easily builds rapport with them.

Sarah Marklund
Sarah MarklundTutor

Sarah is a recent university graduate with a passion for applied mathematics and biology, and she is our most recent addition to the team. Sarah has a very calm demeanor, and she has worked effectively with students of various ages and grades. Her favorite hobby is to collect record albums.

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