The People Behind the Progress

Meet the Bellaire 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

Yvette Johnson

As Center Director, Yvette leads community outreach and day to day operations for Sylvan of Bellaire. A former school teacher and administrator, Yvette chose a career in the tutoring business because she wanted to make a difference in children’s lives. She has previously served in both special education and general education classrooms in Houston ISD as well as surrounding school districts. Yvette studied at University of St. Thomas and Houston Christian University. She has a Master of Education in Special Education and Educational Leadership, a Doctor of Education in Mental Health and Human Services, and remains certified in the State of Texas as an Educational Diagnostician.

When Yvette isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her spending time with her family which includes her husband, four children, sons in law, grandson, and extended family.

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Our Teachers

Diane MontfortDirector of Education, Sylvan Core Subjects

Diane oversees the educational integrity of our Reading, Writing and Math programs. A former Teacher, Diane is very experienced in helping children of all backgrounds, from early childhood learning all the way through high school, including those with special needs. Diane also oversees the initial assessments and meets with parents for consultations. Every Spring, Diane and the team focus their energy on the Texas STAAR Test, ensuring high passage rates.

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Fillis FriedmanLead Teacher, Math and Science Teacher, Sylvan Prep, and Sylvan Edge

Fillis oversees the Test Prep and STEM Programs. A former Calculus and Chemistry Teacher, Fillis has a strong background in Math and Science tutoring and provides homework support and test preparation for high school students. As Director of SylvanPrep, Fillis teaches our very individualized small group courses for the ACT and SAT college entrance exams. She also prepares students for private school tests like the ISEE, SSAT and WPPSI, along with the CogAT and Iowa tests for magnet schools, all with stellar results.With SylvanEdge, Fillis overseas our STEM enrichment programs in Engineering, Robotics and Coding.

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Christina GuerraTutor

Christina is an amazing tutor in Bellaire, TX. She has special expertise in reading, writing, and math tutoring. Friendly and kind, Christina is passionate about teaching and has a great ability to relate to kids. She studied Engineering at University of Houston. When Christina isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her hanging out with her nieces and nephews.

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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(346) 203-8374