Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Saginaw consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Saginaw 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 Saginaw!
Lisa Allen
Tutor
Lisa is a tutor in Saginaw, MI with a gift for working with kids. While Lisa has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in English tutoring. She studied at Central Michigan University. When Lisa isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her doing outdoor activities with her husband Tim, such as biking and hiking.
Tim Allen
Tutor
Tim is a tutor in Saginaw, MI with a gift for working with kids. While Tim has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in Math tutoring. He studied at Central Michigan University. When Tim isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him doing outdoor activities with his wife, Lisa, such as biking and hiking .
Kevin Packard
Tutor
Kevin is a tutor in Saginaw, MI with a gift for working with kids. While Kevin has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in Math tutoring. He studied at Baker College. When Kevin isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him hunting.
Tina Straw
Tutor
Tina is a tutor in Saginaw, MI with a gift for working with kids. While Tina has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in Reading tutoring. She studied at Michigan State University. When Tina isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading and travelling.
Brenda Merchant
Center Director
As Center Director, Brenda leads testing, teaching, and other areas for Sylvan of Saginaw. A former classroom teacher, Sylvan tutor, Sylvan Director of Education, Brenda chose a career in the tutoring business because she loves working with both students and families. When Brenda isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading and spending time with her family.
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Give us a call at (989) 321-6589 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.
