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The People Behind the Progress

Meet the Culver City 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

Ana Ibacache
Ana IbacacheCenter Director

Ana Ibacache received her B.A. in English Literature and M.S. in Education from the University of Southern California. She worked for more than 10 years as a high school English teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District before working for Sylvan Learning Center. She is a dynamic and passionate educator with a desire to inspire and motivate all students to be successful.

Rebecca Stephan
Rebecca StephanDirector of Education

Becky graduated from California State University at Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, with an emphasis on Multiple Subject Credential. She taught special education preschool for several years in La Cañada-Flintridge. After spending many years volunteering in her children’s classrooms, Becky began working as an instructional assistant for Culver City Unified School District. In her spare time, Becky is an avid reader.

Judy M.
Ms. JudyInstructor

Judy is a gifted educator with a passion for teaching reading. As a struggling young reader herself, Judy understands the challenges of learning to read on a personal level. That's why she chose to specialize in Emergent and Beginning Reading. Judy finds joy in teaching literacy, and enjoys teaching various skills, techniques and concepts to ease a student's way into reading. Judy loves when her students make the leap into reading and says it's such a pleasure to see students succeed and their confidence rise. In her spare time, Judy enjoys musicals, yoga, and lifelong learning.

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You’ll meet the team, tour the center, and leave with a clear picture of your child’s strengths and gaps — whether or not you enroll.

or give us a call(310) 464-1080
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