Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in San Luis Obispo consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in San Luis Obispo know how to engage and motivate each child in a personal way—building confidence and smiles, as well as skills and better scores. We selectively choose tutors who know local curriculum and can link Sylvan lessons to what’s being taught in school.
Get to know our tutors and staff in San Luis Obispo!
Robbie
Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer, Robbie leads Sylvan Learning across San Luis Obispo County. A former Director of Operations, Robbie enjoys providing quality education for local youth through scaling systems. He has teaching credentials in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo’s Department of Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of California, Santa Barbara’s Ecology, Evolution, & Marine Biology Department. When Robbie’s not at Sylvan, he enjoys playing musical instruments and frequent trips to the beach with his wife and four young boys.
Natalie
Director of Education
As the Director of Education and a Teacher, Natalie enjoys sharing her love for learning while connecting with students and families. She understands that each student has unique needs and works to craft individualized lesson plans that keep kids inspired and excited to learn. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Cal Poly. In her free time, you can find Natalie hiking, crafting, and exploring the beautiful outdoors of San Luis Obispo.
Aidan
Center Assistant
Aidan is a student-athlete at Cal Poly who is enthusiastic about providing SAT & ACT Prep Sessions! Today is the perfect time to sign up for the SAT Practice Test!
A former volunteer tutor, Aidan loves working with kids and challenging them to push themselves past their limits academically. Outside Sylvan, you’ll find Aidan running around town or in the woodshop working on a new project.
Text or Call (805) 782-1012 or come in to learn more about our SAT Prep Sessions on Saturdays. Click here to sign up today!
Aleesa
Lead Teacher
Aleesa is passionate about providing best teaching practices for all Sylvan students based on their individual educational needs, learning profiles, and goals as she concurrently pursues a Psychology degree at Cal Poly. When not teaching, Aleesa enjoys volunteering for Central Coast Home Health and Hospice.
Johan
Teacher
Johan is a dual-enrolled student who is currently taking classes at Cuesta. He is thrilled to build relationships and teach skills to younger generations through teaching at Sylvan. Johan is looking forward to tutoring all subjects, and specializes in math and chemistry. Johan spends most of his free time taking care of his two-year-old golden retriever, Abraham, and playing sports including basketball, swimming, soccer, and jiu-jitsu.
Arav
SAT Teacher
Arav works with the Director team managing our customers’ experiences, local marketing initiatives, teacher onboarding, and day-to-day operations in the center, as well as delivering SAT Prep courses. Arav is currently studying at Cal Poly, completing his undergraduate degree in Engineering. Previously, Arav worked as a teacher in after-school elementary school courses leading him to tutor at Sylvan while specializing in advanced mathematics. When Arav isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him pursuing his hobbies like art, photography and hiking, as well as enjoying movies and TV shows.
Start your child on the path to academic success today
Give us a call at 805-706-8632 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.
