Meet the Vancouver team

Born and raised in Vancouver and a graduate of Prairie HS, Jamie is a life-long educator and excited to own Sylvan Learning of Vancouver alongside her partner, Pat. Jamie attended Clark College in Vancouver, followed by the University of Montana, earning a Bachelor in Elementary Education. She also holds a Master in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governor’s University. Jamie has taught in elementary classrooms in Montana, Virginia, Texas, and Washington, including right here in Evergreen PS. She spent most of her teaching career serving low income and Title I schools. Jamie lives in Vancouver where she and Pat raise their 3 children, their dog, Penny and their cat, Nemo.

Born and raised right here in Vancouver and a graduate of Columbia River HS, Pat, along with his partner Jamie, take great pride in owning and operating Sylvan of Vancouver, WA. Pat attended Montana State University on a full academic scholarship, where he earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, a B.S. in Bioengineering, and a B.A. in Modern Languages & Literatures. He also holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. Pat has a background in Social Sustainability in the Energy and Tech industries and is passionate about investing in education as a means to achieving social progress. He serves on the Board of the Directors for the Evergreen School District Foundation. Pat and Jamie live in Vancouver where they raise their 3 children and their dog and cat, Penny and Nemo.

Madeline (Maddy) was born and raised between SoCal and NorCal, and is currently based in Portland, OR. She studied History at UC Santa Cruz, where she built the foundations of a fledgling career in broadcasting & digital journalism. However, once she moved to Portland, she wanted to work more closely with her local community – hence, Sylvan! Though she’s greatly enjoyed teaching and building curriculums across a variety of subjects, her greatest joy comes from teaching writing, and helping students overcome their fears putting pen to paper. Outside of Sylvan, Maddy loves going to concerts, spending time with loved ones, and wandering through her favorite neighborhoods.

Brianna has tutored at Sylvan for five years and has tutored professionally for seven years. Brianna has her Bachelor’s Degree in English from Washington State University Vancouver. She loves helping beginning and academic readers get more comfortable with reading. When Brianna is not tutoring, she loves to dance and paint.

Eric is a tutor in Vancouver with a gift for helping people learn. While Eric teaches multiple subjects, he finds the greatest joy in mathematics tutoring. Eric has a Bachelor’s in Mathematics from Central Washington University and a Master’s and Doctorate in Mathematics from Washington State University, specializing in differential equations and modeling; he has also instructed math at the university level. When Eric isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him watching football, working around his house, going for drives, and bargain hunting.

Jaron is an instructor at Charter College in Vancouver, WA with a gift for working with kids. While Jaron has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in Reading tutoring. He studied at San Francisco State University and Chapman University. Jaron has served on the Washougal School District Board of Directors as a Legislative Representative, as a high school assistant principal in California, and has taught at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels throughout the Portland, Vancouver and Camas areas. When Jaron isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him mountain biking, working in his yard, watching Star Wars and documentaries, and reading Tolkien.

Maggie is a tutor in Vancouver, WA with a gift for working with kids. While Maggie has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math and science tutoring. She studied physics at the Florida Institute of Technology. When Maggie isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her hiking, thrifting, or figure skating.

Andrew is a teacher in Vancouver, WA, who has a passion for education and academic success. While Andrew tutors a variety of subjects, he enjoys mathematics and science most of all. He is a student at WSU Vancouver, and when he isn’t learning or teaching, he enjoys reading, hiking, and playing music.

Julie is a retired teacher. She spent 28 years as a public school teacher in Texas with a gift for working with kids. She taught both elementary and middle school. While Julie has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in beginning reading, elementary math, and all levels of writing tutoring. She has an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees. When Julie isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading, crafting, hiking, baking, or putting together puzzles.

Raina is a tutor in Vancouver, WA with a gift for working with kids. While Raina has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in beginning reading, math, and science. She has co-taught in Kindergarten and 3rd grade classrooms and has 6 years of experience working with grades K-5 in afterschool programs and substitute teaching. She studied Environmental Studies at the University of Oregon followed by a Master of Teaching at Oregon State University – Cascades. When Raina isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading, crafting, and spending time with family/friends.

Emily is in a teaching role in Vancouver, Washington, and enjoys helping students learn and grow. She loves finding ways to make learning fun and engaging. She especially enjoys tutoring beginning readers. Emily is majoring in Human Development at Washington State University and will be pursuing her Master’s in Elementary Education this Spring. When she isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her hiking, running, and spending time with family, friends, and her pets. Give us a call at (360) 200-5476 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals. * Indicates required field Loading testimonials… Call us today: (888) 338-2283 Find a Location Call us today: {{phone}} Your Center: {{marketing_name}} Change Location Your Center: {{marketing_name}} Discover, book, and track classes, camps, and parties; keep the whole family’s schedule in one place; and celebrate every milestone along the way. Download the app to get started: Tutoring by Topic Home Office (888) 338-2283