Meet our Burlington Tutoring Staff

Alfred is responsible for meeting Sylvan's high operating standards and ensuring that our families enjoy the many benefits that Sylvan has to offer. Alfred graduated from University of Manitoba with a degree in Actuarial Mathematics. His lifelong love for math and passion for learning has lead him to Sylvan where he takes his prior business and leadership experience to elevate Burlington's youth. When he isn't at Sylvan, you'll find him volunteering as a Big Brother, playing a variety of different sports and trying to convince others that actuaries aren't boring people!

As Centre Director, Suman is responsible for the day-to-day management of Sylvan in Burlington. She is very passionate about education and, being a mom herself, she enjoys meeting with Sylvan's parents and helping them understand the individual learning needs of their children. Suman is also a very accomplished academic herself, with a B.Sc in Biology & Chemistry, a Master's Degree in Biochemistry, and Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics. She spent several years in medical and scientific research before completing her B.Ed and becoming an Ontario Certified Teacher. When not at Sylvan, Suman enjoys spending time at home with her husband and children. In her downtime, she enjoys Mystery TV & Novels.

Jessica oversees the educational integrity of our programs, managing and training our team of tutors here at Sylvan Burlington. A former manager of a boutique in Hamilton, Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge to Sylvan. Jessica graduated from McMaster University in 2015 with her B.A in Health, Aging, and Society. She then continued her education at Niagara University and now has her Masters of Science in Early Childhood and Childhood Education and is certified with the Ontario College of Teachers. When Jessica isn't at Sylvan, you'll find her doing her favorite activities, shopping, cuddling her cats, or at a late-night workout.

Jessica is a recent graduate from Brock University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Studies. Jessica works as a lead teacher at Sylvan Burlington with her main area of focus being with children in the Primary/Junior grade levels. Jessica aspires to help create an inclusive environment where each child can attain their full academic potential and make each tutoring session enjoyable. When Jessica isn’t at Sylvan you’ll find her spending time with friends, enjoying the outdoors, or at the gym. 

Alex is a recent graduate with a B.Sc in Applied and Industrial Mathematics from Ontario Tech University. Alex feels a sense of accomplishment and joy through tutoring young students, particularly in Math, Chemistry, and Physics. When Alex is not at Sylvan, he can be found studying at home, listening to music, going for long walks, or playing games.

Michael is an OCT Certified teacher in Burlington, Ontario with a gift for working with kids. While Michael has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in teaching students reading and writing skills. He studied Education at York University and Visual Arts at the University of Ottawa. When Michael isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him painting, taking a road trip north, or working on his children's book.

Marija is a tutor at our Sylvan centre in Burlington. She has always loved the idea of working with kids and she is happy that she is currently doing so. Although Marija has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in teaching students reading and writing skills. She is in her final year at Mcmaster University for Honours Sociology. She is planning to continue her education and passion by attending teachers' college in the near future. When Marija is not at Sylvan, you'll find her babysitting her cousins, at the mall with friends, learning a new cooking recipe, or walking her dog.

Patrycja is a Ph.D. candidate at McMaster University. She graduated from McMaster University with a B.Sc specializing in Molecular Biology & Genetics and minoring in Biochemistry. Patrycja has a passion for science outreach and teaching to help students succeed academically. While she has many tutoring talents, Patrycja finds the greatest joy in science tutoring. When she isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find Patrycja spending time with her family and friends, going on walks and playing with her dog, or watching a movie. 

Taylor has a passion for working with children. Her overall goal is to help them succeed in their educational career by making learning fun! Taylor aspires to be an elementary school teacher. When Taylor isn't at Sylvan, you can find her spending time with friends, listening to music, or planning her next adventure.