Meet Our Team

Jasper graduated from the University of British Columbia with a combined degree in Mathematics and Statistics. He has plenty of teaching experience as a Math tutor, and as a military instructor in the Singapore Armed Forces. Jasper’s interest in teaching began when he worked as a soccer coach for youth players at West Vancouver Football Club. As Director of Education, Jasper looks forward to forming strong bonds with families on the North Shore, and helping students succeed and strive towards their goals.

Aiman is a dedicated educator with a lifelong commitment to learning. She has a Master’s in English Linguistics, and a Master’s of Philosophy in English Literature. As a lifelong learner and seeker of knowledge, she is also currently perusing a third Master’s program in Business Administration. Aiman has expertise across various subjects including Sylvan Reading, Writing, and Math. Her passion for education stems from her desire to empower others on their academic journey by encouraging critical thinking and research skills in her students. Aiman is also a published writer and content developer, so she is always crafting innovative teaching strategies according to each student’s temperament and learning capacity.

Ana graduated from Capilano University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies. During her time at Capilano University, Ana was the editor-in-chief of the student-run magazine, Capilano Courier. At Sylvan, Ana specializes not only in the Reading and Writing programs, but also providing homework support in subjects such as Social Studies. Ana is working towards her goal of becoming an elementary school teacher.

Christina graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies (Education) and has an Education Assistant certificate. She has years of experience as an Education Assistant in school districts. She has also been working as a behavioral interventionist and providing support to students on the autism spectrum. Christina’s goal as an educator is to encourage the love of learning and support children’s growth.

Kayla graduated from Trent University in Ontario with her bachelor of arts with honours and her bachelor of education. During this time she was also a part of the varsity lacrosse team at the university. Kayla has many years of experience in education, starting with pre-school teaching, and moving into certified teaching in the elementary classroom both in Ontario and British Columbia. Kayla’s educational goals are to build confidence in the students ability to not only complete and retain the information being taught, but also to be great leaders in education.

Rakesh graduated with a Master of Science in Mathematics, as well as a Bachelor of Education. He is a dedicated and experienced Math tutor who finds great joy in teaching. At Sylvan, Rakesh is committed to delivering individualized learning experiences and fostering academic excellence with each of his students.

Sina studied Math and Economics at UBC and was an active member of the UBC Math Club. He helped hundreds of students master their first year Math courses, which are prerequisites for becoming an engineer or doctor. During his high school years, he volunteered as a tutor and discovered his natural ability to quickly and accurately identify a student’s intellectual and emotional needs, tailor his approach to various personalities, and explain concepts from many angles in a clear, concise manner. Sina’s passion for helping struggling students has continued until this day.