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.
Sachin has been responsible for starting the Sylvan Learning of Manteca & Ripon. He has enjoyed helping families achieve high academic goals for 24+ years. Sachin has a strong engineering/STEM background and helped guide large software teams on complex technology projects for 10+ years before starting Sylvan of Manteca & Ripon. He had recognized the impact a strong education foundation helped make for his own family and has helped guide the families we serve with the same zeal and passion. Besides enjoying his work at Sylvan, Sachin loves to spend time outdoors with his close family & friends and read about current events and technology trends worldwide.
2026 marks Brian’s 18th year with Sylvan of Manteca & Ripon and his 22nd year with Manteca Unified School District. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Utah, his Teaching Credential from California State University, San Marcos, and his Master’s Degree from California State University, Fullerton. When he is not working, he enjoys playing with his dog, watching TV with family, reading, and hiking.
Christine has a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and Masters in Education Curriculum from University of Oregon. She has taught middle school (6th grade) for 3 years in Oregon.
Melanie has been teaching Special Ed for over 25 years in the Manteca Unified School District. She has been with Sylvan Manteca since 2020. She received her Bachelors from CSU-Stanislaus and her teaching credential from Chapman University. She enjoys spending time at the beach with family.
Eva has a Bachelors in Applied Mathematics from UCLA. She has been with Sylvan Manteca since 2019. She also has a Preliminary Single subject credential in Mathematics. Eva enjoys challenging high school students in Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP-Calculus and Statistics
Enrique has a Bachelors in Applied Mathematics with an emphasis in Computer Science from UC Merced. He has been with Sylvan Manteca since 2024 and enjoys working with high school students in Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP-Calculus and Statistics.
Andrea has been teaching for 27+ years in elementary grade classrooms across multiple school districts. She has been with Sylvan Manteca since 2026. She received her Masters from Concordia University in Education Curriculum, her Bachelors from CSU-East Bay and her Teaching credential from St. Mary's college.
Emily is currently teaching in Stockton and previously taught for Manteca Unified. She has been with Sylvan Manteca since 2026. She received her Bachelors in Liberal studies from University of Pacific and a Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential.
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