The People Behind the Progress

Meet the Glendora 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.

Center director

Jessica Agopian

Franchise Owner

Jessica is the Owner of Sylvan Learning of West Covina and Sylvan Learning of Glendora. She began her journey with Sylvan as a Center Director in Glendale, where she quickly discovered how fulfilling it was to support students and families through education. After years of working with kids in various roles, she knew this was the path she was meant to follow. In 2023, Jessica took a leap and purchased the West Covina center, and in September 2025, she expanded her impact by acquiring the Glendora center.

She earned her degree in Business Management from Cal State Long Beach and grew up in the San Fernando Valley, where she still visits her parents most weekends.

Jessica is passionate about creating spaces where students feel seen, supported, and confident. She believes that every child can succeed with the right guidance, patience, and encouragement.

Outside of Sylvan, you’ll find her learning new things, reading a good book, or spending time with friends and family. She also loves traveling, iced coffee, and finding new ways to make learning fun for everyone who walks through the door.

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Our Teachers

Chelsea CastilloRegional Director of Education

Chelsea is the Director of Education in West Covina. She helps develop and implement learning strategies to help each student reach their academic potential and beyond. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in English from CSULA. In college, she worked as a private tutor for students of all ages. There she found her passion for working with children. She also has a background in ABA Therapy and worked as a Registered Behavior Technician. Chelsea started as a Sylvan instructor and worked up to the Director position! When she isn’t at Sylvan, Chelsea likes to spend time with family and enjoys film photography. She also loves to travel and explore the outdoors with her husband and their two pups!

Alexis AlvaradoTeacher Assistant

Alexis is currently a California State Polytechnic University student working towards a Bachelor's in Sociology with an emphasis in social work. She enjoys listening to music, reading, and going on hikes with her family in her free time. Alexis enjoys working for the Sylvan Learning Center in Glendora because she gets to interact with our exceptional students.

Suzanne AvilaTeacher

Suzanne serves as a teacher for Sylvan Learning Center. She has worked as an educator in traditional and non-traditional settings, including serving as Educational Outreach Director for a number of for-profit and non-profit organizations. She also has success as a grant writer/project manager, securing contracts for regional parks and open space. Suzanne holds a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies from Azusa Pacific University. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography, with a minor in Women’s Studies; along with a Teaching Credential, Single Subject focus with a Bilingual, Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certification from California State University, Fullerton. She also holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Social Science from Citrus College. As a lifelong learner, Suzanne is an avid reader, enjoys nature, and continues to refine her piano playing skills. She began her career as a secondary education teacher and finds it enjoyable to be back empowering students again.

Come meet us in person

Stop by for a free Insight™ Assessment

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(626) 407-4610