Meet Our Team
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Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Baytown & Mont Belvieu consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Baytown & Mont Belvieu 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 Baytown & Mont Belvieu!
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Andrea Uquillas Quila
Executive Director/Owner
Andrea, is a Certified Management Accountant and former finance college professor. She is a mother of 2 and loves spending time with family and traveling.
As an owner she dedicates herself to managing the business and ensuring the Sylvan center of Baytown provides the best service to their territory.
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Dana De Pau
Director
Dana is a graduate of Texas A&M University where she earned a Bachelor’s in History and a Master’s in Curriculum Management. She is also a Texas Certified Teacher that has worked for Sylvan. Dana is a kind, motivated, and patient teacher who loves to encourage and engage with students. She enjoys showing students how fun learning can be. In her free time, Dana loves reading and playing with her pets.
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Jennifer Chenier
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Jennifer Chenier is a teacher at KIPP Texas in Houston. She received her bachelor’s degree in Education from Southwestern College. Jennifer has a passion for teaching and loves to show her students new, fun, and exciting ways to learn. In her free time she loves to spend time with her family and her daughter.
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Angela Murray
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Angela Murray is a graduate from Texas A &M with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. Angela has a passion to help students reach their full potential. She loves teaching children of all ages and showing them new ways to learn! In her spare time she loves to go to the movies and read.
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Ambra Asberry
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Ambra is a tutor at Sylvan Learning Center of Baytown. She has a passion for seeing kids find joy in learning. Ambra has been helping students at Sylvan for over 10 years! She is a certified teacher who loves watching her students grow in their knowledge and skills. In her spare time, Ambra likes to spend time with her family.
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Audria Courtney
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Audria is a tutor at Sylvan Learning Center of Baytown. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. She has a strong heart toward children and loves to help out any way she can, anytime she can. Audria goes over and beyond for the children who need a little bit of extra help with their classes. Outside of teaching, she loves to volunteer at church, listen to music, and play basketball.
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Karah Reeves
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Karah is a teacher at the Sylvan Learning Center of Baytown with a gift for working with kids. While Karah has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in tutoring Reading and Math. She absolutely loves watching students grow in their knowledge! Karah is a graduate of Simpson University and holds a teaching certificate in Education K-8. In her free time, Karah enjoys traveling and spending time with family.
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Shannon Rockwell
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Shannon is a graduate from Texas A&M University where she earned a Bachelors in Education. She currently is a Dyslexia specialist who loves seeing students growth both personally and academically. In her free time, Shannon enjoys reading, traveling, baking and sand volleyball. At the Sylvan of Baytown, she enjoys having the opportunity to work in small groups with students to meet their academic needs.
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Andrea Gans
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Andrea is a fun teacher at Sylvan Learning Center of Baytown with a gift for working with kids! While Andrea has many tutoring talents, she loves teaching mathematics. Andrea is a graduate from Lamar University and now has over 16 years in education. Andrea is a motivated and outgoing teacher who enjoys spending her free time swimming, traveling, and watching football.
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Stacy Robertson
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Stacy has been a tutor at Sylvan Learning of Baytown for many years. She loves helping students succeed and to see them get there is amazing! While Stacy has many tutoring talents, she loves teaching Reading and History. Stacy is a graduate of the University of California with a Bachelor’s in History. In her free time, Stacy likes to basketball, read, and spend time with her kids and family!
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Jennifer Owens
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Houston – Clear Lake where she earned a Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies. She is also a Texas Certified Teacher. Jennifer is a caring, understanding, and fun teacher who loves to encourage and engage with students. She enjoys showing students how fun learning can be. In her free time, Jennifer loves taking road trips and spending time with friends and family.
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Deanna Armstrong
CERTIFIED TEACHER
Deanna graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Lamar University. She holds certificates in Early Childhood through 6th grade and English as a Second Language. It’s easy to see that Deanna loves working with children. She loves to see children learn and meet their full potential. When not at Sylvan, Deanna is involved in activities such as reading, doing brunch, and spending time with family.
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Courtney Bryant
Certified Teacher
Courtney Bryant holds a Bachelor of Science Degree, in the field of Interdisciplinary Skills, through the University Of Houston Clear Lake. Through her experiences, she found a love for teaching and has gained a teaching certification in 4-8 Generalist. She has developed a particular passion for helping students be self-motivated to succeed and have a love for learning. Courtney is very motivated to reach her goals and help others achieve the same. In her free time, she enjoys theme parks, museums, reading, movies, and the zoo.
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Ivett Lemus Loya
CERTIFIED MATHEMATICS TEACHER
Ivett is a teacher at the Sylvan Learning Center in Baytown. She has a gift for working with kids. While Ivett has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in tutoring all levels of mathematics. Ivett is a graduate of the University of Texas and holds a teaching certificate in Mathematics. In her free time, she loves to travel with family and explore state parks.
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Stephen Herring
CERTIFIED MATHEMATICS TUTOR
Steve is a tutor at Sylvan Learning Center in Baytown with a gift for working with children. While Steve has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in tutoring Math and Science. He fully adores helping others enjoy school and find the little successes. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and TAMU where he received a bachelor’s and master’s in Education. Steve has worked with students for years both in the classroom as well as a principal. In his free time he loves spending time with his grandkids, reading, and watching football.
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Zachary Patterson
Sylvan Certified Tutor
Zachary is a tutor at Sylvan Learning Center in Baytown with a focus on mathematics. Zachary enjoys watching students progress over time. He is continuing to further his education and attended Lamar University. In his free time he loves spending time with family and listening to music.
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Lee Imani
Certified Teacher
Lee is a graduate of Grambling State University with a bachelor’s degree and she holds a teacher’s certification in English 7-12th grade. She enjoys sharing her knowledge while giving individualized attention to students. In her spare time, Lee enjoys learning about other cultures through travel and spending time with family and friends.
Sandra Wesson
Certified Teacher
Sandra graduated from Rice University. Sandra is certified in Early Childhood-6th grade and is certified in special education. Her love for teaching began with helping students with learning difficulties believe in themselves and become successful. When she is not teaching, she enjoys reading about current events.
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Give us a call at (832) 500-5828 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.