Meet Our Team

Keeley Kyriazes

Center Director

Director

Keeley Kyriazes has over 10 years of experience in Special Education and also has advanced degrees in Education, English, and Communications & Digital Media. When Keeley isn’t at Sylvan you’ll find her playing with her dog, Mr. Darcy, visiting a national park, or belting it out at karaoke.

Patrick Augustine

Tutor and Operations Assistant

Patrick is an academic and standardized testing tutor in Chicago with a gift for college exam preparation. While Patrick has many tutoring talents, Patrick finds the greatest joy in helping his students gain skills and confidence heading into the SAT and ACT. He studied at the University of Chicago and Ashland University. When Patrick isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him reading or playing video games on the couch next to his cat, Winona.

Tom French

Tutor

Tom is a retired teacher from Chicago, IL with a gift for working with kids. While Tom has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in reading and language arts tutoring. He studied at Northeastern Illinois University. When Tom isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him reading historical fiction, bike riding, and fishing.

Jen Rhine

Tutor

Jen is an Early Literacy Interventionist in Waukegan, IL with a gift for working with kids. While Jen has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading tutoring. She studied at Northeastern Illinois University. When Jen isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading multiple genres, meeting up with friends, or binge-watching shows with her three cats and dog.

Jeremy Hamburger

Tutor

Jeremy is a teacher in Glenview, IL who is passionate about helping any student succeed. While Jeremy is an excellent tutor in any subject area, he finds the greatest joy in tutoring mathematics. He studied at the University of Illinois. When Jeremy isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll usually find him studying for his Master’s, going on walks, reading, and spending time with friends.

Kevin Heffernan

Tutor

Kevin is a tutor in Glenview, IL with a gift for working with kids. While Kevin has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in math tutoring. He studied at Northeastern Illinois University. When Kevin isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him playing sports or video games or even training in martial arts.

Jonathan Yenkin

Tutor

Jonathan is a tutor in Glenview and enjoys working with kids to boost their learning. He has an M.Ed. with a focus on elementary education, and he previously worked as an assistant teacher in elementary schools.  When Jonathan isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him exploring Chicago neighborhoods and looking for great ethnic restaurants.

Aidan Rigg

Tutor

Aidan is a tutor in Glenview, IL who enjoys helping students reach their academic potential. While Aidan is proficient in multiple subjects, he finds the most joy in tutoring students in reading and writing. He studied at DePaul University. When Aidan isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him playing the electric guitar, watching live music, or reading history.

Elizabeth Lele

Tutor

Elizabeth is a tutor from Evanston, IL, with a gift for working with kids. While Elizabeth has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in history tutoring. She studied at the University of St Andrews in the UK. When Elizabeth isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her running and making delicious pasta dishes.

Andrea Davenport

Tutor

Andrea is a tutor in Glenview, IL with a gift for working with kids. While Andrea has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math tutoring. She studied English education at Trine University in Angola, IN, and is a licensed high school English and Math teacher. When Andrea isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading a romance novel, writing her own book, or subbing in her local high school districts.