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The People Behind the Progress

Meet the Orland/Tinley Park 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

Jennifer Formanski

Center Director

As Center Director, Jenny leads all day to day operations for Sylvan of Tinley Park/Orland Park. A former teacher, Jenny chose a career in the tutoring business because she loved the idea of working with parents and students of all ages. She studied at Elmhurst College . When  Jenny isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her spending time with her three sons and husband.

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Our Teachers

Kristin FlynnDirector of Education

Kristin oversees the educational integrity of our programs, managing and training our team of tutors in Tinley Park. A former teacher, Kristin brings a wealth of knowledge to Sylvan of Tinley Park/Orland Park. She graduated from ISU . When Kristin isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her enjoying her family and friends.

Kay ScalettaTutor

Kay has worked for Sylvan for over 10 years. She is a retired math teacher from Brother Rice. She continues to help students at the high school during the day in their in-house tutoring program. Kay also works and enjoys students of all ages. She is qualified to teach all of the Sylvan programs!

Megan PiperTutor

Megan has been with Sylvan for many years. She is a math teacher at Lockport High School. She is also can teach any student at Sylvan, with her expertise being high school students and above. Megan is a very valuable member of our Sylvan team.

Molly CroninTutor

Molly has been with Sylvan for several years. She is excellent with the students, her area of expertise being the younger students. She just loves to see the growth in the individual students and loves her time at Sylvan!

Jacob WeberTutor

Jacob has his bachelors from Iowa State University. He graduated with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Jacob is an excellent tutor working with elementary students through high school level students.

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Shahad OdehTutor

Shahad was a former student of Sylvan for many years and is now a tutor and is working on her masters. She is great as she knows Sylvan as a student as well as an instructor.

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Abrar AlhafnawiTutor

Abrar has been a tutor with Sylvan for several years . She is also getting her masters at this time She is an amazing tutor working with Pre-K through college students.

Grace FlynnTutor

Grace is a certified teacher soon to begin working on her masters in OT Therapy. She loves children and is a valued member of our staff!

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Nellie LynchTutor

Nellie has worked at Sylvan for several years. She is a Speech Pathologist. She is wonderful with students Pre-K through College. She is an amazing tutor!

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Amina HartTutor

Amina is currently working on her second Masters in Education, this one in Special Ed. She brings so many special educational skills to our students and has a warmth and kindness that translates to all of her students.

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(708) 321-4741
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