Meet Our Team

Sara

Center Director

Sara is responsible for maintaining the educational integrity of our programs, leading and developing our team of tutors in Granite Bay, CA. Recognizing the critical importance of K–12 education for future college students, Sara holds a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from George Washington University and a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health. Her quest to find the perfect tutoring center for her daughters led to the realization that Sylvan could greatly serve the entire community… and thus, a new chapter began. Away from Sylvan of Granite Bay, Sara cherishes family time, indulges in her passion for interior design, enjoys reading, travels, and plays with her ragdoll cat and green cheek conure.

Luke

Sylvan Certified Teacher

Luke has great joy in teaching and opening students’ eyes to the truths of the world around them. With a Master of Arts in mathematics, Luke’s favorite subject to teach and discuss with students is mathematics but also loves teaching sciences and other subjects. Luke has interest in most things, so in his spare time he is often trying to learn more about the world and people. He also loves playing and writing music and has a big creative side. Luke also teaches high school math and is also a professor at William Jessup University.

Pam

Sylvan Certified Teacher

After teaching for 35 years, grades 2-8, I am looking forward to enabling students to succeed in math, my favorite subject to teach.

Learning math is like learning a new language – it needs to be practiced on a daily basis. If your child falls behind, it becomes difficult to keep up and to be successful in high school and college. Whether your child needs help catching up or wants to remain successful in math, I am looking forward to ensuring that all goals are met!

Harsha

Sylvan Certified Teacher

Harsha is an avid learner, who believes that teaching is the best way to learn. She graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelors of Science in Neurobiology. During her time as an undergraduate she was involved in the SEISMIC SELC grant, an NSF-funded initiative which worked towards addressing issues of inequity at higher-education institutions. She enjoys interacting with students and understanding their areas of struggle. In her off-time, she loves to read and can be found in the library or a coffee shop.

With a degree in Biomolecular Engineering from UCSC, Siddhi brings a deep understanding of math and science. From college-level calculus and advanced statistics to subjects like Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, and Applied Engineering, Siddhi is passionate about helping students grasp challenging concepts. His strong academic background and dedication to personalized instruction make him an excellent resource for students looking to excel in both math and science. Whether you’re aiming to master the basics or tackle advanced topics, Siddhi is here to help you succeed!

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Melissa

Sylvan Certified Teacher

Ms. Melissa was born in Northern Indiana but has called California her home for most of her life. Her love of children started very young, as she started working with school age students while taking Child Development classes in High School. She then moved on to attended California State University, Sacramento where she earned her BA in Liberal Arts and then her Teaching Credential at California State University, Stanislaus. Melissa has taught in grades 1-8, with Middle School being her most recent passion.