Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Metairie & New Orleans consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Metairie & New Orleans know how to engage and motivate each child in a personal way—building confidence and smiles, as well as skills and better scores. We selectively choose tutors who know local curriculum and can link Sylvan lessons to what’s being taught in school.
Get to know our tutors and staff in Metairie & New Orleans!
Darcy Vallery
Director
As Center Director, Darcy leads all administrative responsibilities for Sylvan of Metairie & New Orleans. A former leasing agent, Darcy chose a career in the tutoring business because while in school, she struggled academically and benefitted from the support of her past tutors and wanted to help other students who just need a little extra support. She studied at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. When Darcy isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her listening to music, watching movies, journaling, and creating art.
Jazmin Fielder
Teacher
Jazmin is a teacher in Metairie, LA with a gift for working with kids. While Jazmin has many
tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math tutoring. She studied at Xavier University. When Jazmin isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her listening to music.
Gerlinda Davis
Teacher
Gerlinda is an amazing tutor in Metairie, LA. She has special expertise in reading and math tutoring. Friendly and kind, Gerlinda has a great ability to relate to kids. She studied at Xavier University. When Maria isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading.
Start your child on the path to academic success today
Give us a call at (504) 708-5058 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.