Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Oviedo consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Oviedo 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 Oviedo!
Ana McCoskey
Center Director
Director
As Center Director, Ana leads everyday operations at Sylvan of Oviedo. A former Marketing Manager for Nestle Purina, Ana chose a career in the tutoring business because she believes in the power of education. She is passionate to see kids rediscover their love for learning and raise confidence. She holds an MBA, from John Brown University. When Ana isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her spending time with her family and friends, doing some puzzles, or playing board games.
Jason McCoskey
Marketing, Finance, & Operations Support
As a franchise co-owner, Jason heads up Marketing, Finance, Analytics, and Operations Support. He has a dual degree in marketing and international business and comes to the arena with corporate experience in both marketing and project management. In addition to business, he absolutely loves helping kids reach their potential! Building their academic confidence and increasing their skills. When outside of Sylvan, he loves to read books for fun, spend time with family, and watch a favorite show on a streaming service!
Deborah
Education Manager
Deborah has been a teacher in the Seminole County Public Schools since 2016. She earned her Master’s degree in Elementary Education from UCF. She has taught and tutored students ranging from K-8 in both school and private settings. When Deborah is not at Sylvan, she loves to spend time with her family, working out, reading, and eating good food.
Patti
Teacher
Lisa
Teacher
Lisa is a K-12 educator with 20 years of experience teaching elementary grades and ESOL in grades K-8. She attended Florida State University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Lisa also has the 300-hour ESOL endorsement. She has worked in Gadsden, Leon. Duval and Seminole counties. Lisa has always had a passion for teaching and gets excited when she sees a child succeed and get excited about learning!
Gianna
Teacher
Gianna is majoring in Chemistry and Materials Science Engineering. She is passionate about teaching and loves to help kids with learning in new and exciting ways. Outside of Sylvan, you may find her at TJ Maxx or Disney Springs!
Matt
Teacher
Matt is currently studying Photonic Sciences and Engineering at the University of Central Florida. His ultimate goal is to work with NASA on advanced telescope systems, contributing to the exploration and understanding of our universe.
At Sylvan, Matt impacts students in positive ways through his patient, encouraging, and structured approach to learning. He is passionate about helping students build confidence while developing strong problem-solving skills. Outside of Sylvan, you can find Matt watching movies, competing in intramural sports, or cheering on the New Orleans Saints.
Isabella
Teacher
Isabella has a BA in English and Women’s studies from Florida State University. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, and is currently studying her Masters in Literary, Cultural, and Textual Studies. Her ultimate dream is to be a professor teaching at the collegiate level. She impacts Sylvan students in positive ways, especially by being patient, kind, and encouraging. Outside of Sylvan, you may find her at Barnes & Noble, reading a good book, or writing her own stories.
Ray
Teacher
Ray is currently studying Mathematics at the University of Central Florida, pursuing a graduate degree and eventually a PHD. Showing students his love for math brings him pure joy with a sense of fun and adventure. Outside of Sylvan, you can find Ray watching movies, playing volleyball, writing short stories, or listening to music.
Dustin Deville
Teacher
Dustin is studying Early Childhood Education at the University of Central Florida to become a Pre-K – 3rd grade teacher. She enjoys helping children learn new skills and build their confidence in areas where they may struggle. Her main goal is to support learning by providing clear explanations, helpful strategies, and personalized guidance. She is here to help build confidence in the subject, work through challenges, and reach academic goals at the students own pace. Outside of Sylvan, she enjoys reading, running, baking, camping, hiking, and line dancing!
Sydney Ellis
Teacher
Sydney is currently in her senior year at the University of Central Florida, where she is pursuing a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Following graduation, she plans to earn my master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, with the goal of becoming a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist. She is passionate about working with children and love watching their confidence grow as they develop their communication skills. It is incredibly important to her that every child has a voice and the skills they need to communicate, advocate for themselves, and pursue whatever they want in life. She hopes to make a meaningful impact on the children she works with and helps them recognize their potential. Outside of Sylvan, Sydney loves hanging out with my friends, going to disney, and volunteering in the community.
Aaron Tenn Yuk
Teacher
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Antonella
Floor Assistant
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