Meet Our Team

David

Instructor

David is an upper level math and science tutor at the Piedmont Center in Piedmont, Ca. David has been with the Piedmont team for many years. He has a special gift in working with students in an individual one on one setting. Chemistry, Pr-Calculus, and Calculus are some of David’s areas of strength. David comes highly requested for those challenging math classes. A man with great work-life balance, David enjoys traveling across the country and world in his spare time.

Rae

Admin

Rae has a gift for working with kids. While Rae has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading and writing tutoring. She studied at San Francisco State University. When Rae isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her in used book shops, record stores, or the movies.

Bell

Admin

Bell is a person with many skills, ranging from all reading, mathematics, and writing! While they studied at the University of Texas at Austin, they achieved both a BA in English and a BS in Radio-Television-Film with a minor in education. No matter what Program Bell teaches, their students feel much stronger about their academics. Bell’s primary objective is to have students overcome their fears and to learn new, daunting subjects. Their drive to elevate both a student’s comprehension and confidence has helped numerous students during Bell’s time here at Sylvan. In their free time, Bell enjoys reading, journaling, watching movies, and finding hidden gems around the Bay Area.

Angelica

Instructor

In our Mathematics program, Angelica makes her students feel more confident about themselves, and tailors her lessons to students’ learning styles. She understands how difficult math can be, and this drives her passion to never give up on a student. Angelica leads with compassion and patience, making sure every student’s needs are met and their confidence grows. Each day, Angelica works hard at San Jose State for her Math and Computer Science degrees. Outside of work and school, Angelica explores the world by trying new boba places and going to concerts. She also explores a “small world” through her trips to Disneyland!

Michaela

Instructor

Director

Michaela is our Senior Director of Education, and she has been with Sylvan for over a decade. She brings a holistic approach, with a background as a therapist and life coach. Michaela has a Masters in Educational Psychology, Counseling and she is a Board Certified Life Coach. Michaela loves seeing students grow in not only academic skills, but in confidence. In her free time, Michaela is a Girl Scout troop leader and she loves making collage art.

Liset

Director

As our Center Director, Liset has guided parents and motivated students at Sylvan for over a decade. Liset’s primary motivation is to see every student achieve their goals and potential. Using her extensive background in tutoring and natural problem solving nature, Liset creates personalized recommendations for each student. Her passion for education and warm heart is felt by everyone who meets her. Liset has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication. When she isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find Liset spending time with her family, including her new son!

Vanessa

Director

As Education Director, Vanessa oversees the educational integrity of our programs and meets with families to share student progress. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The thing Vanessa loves most about working at Sylvan is working closely with families and children to build confidence, independence, and a love of learning. When Vanessa isn’t at Sylvan, she enjoys dancing, making things, being in nature, and going on local adventures with the people she loves.

Madison

Director

As Education Director, Madison oversees the educational integrity of our programs and meets with families to share student progress. Madison earned her degree in Elementary Education. Her favorite subject to teach is reading. She loves working with students because of the relationships that are built and they are a constant source of imagination. Her favorite thing about working at Sylvan is watching students build confidence and believe in themselves throughout their Sylvan journey. Outside of work, Madison loves to hike, read, and lounge with her cats.

Adam

Instructor

Adam earned a BS in Statistics from UC Davis. His favorite subject to teach at Sylvan is math. He loves to see students progress in their skills and he develops a strong rapport with students. Outside of work, Adam loves to go to concerts and watch baseball games. His favorite things about working at Sylvan are the friendly staff and students and the wonderful curriculum Sylvan provides.