Meet our Kingwood Tutoring Staff

Kaylen is a graduate of DePaul University with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. She has loved working with kids since a young age and enjoys having an impact on their lives. Kaylen is an energetic and creative person who enjoys calligraphy and traveling in her spare time. After spending years in the early childhood and child care industry, Kaylen has come to Sylvan Learning of Kingwood to help older students as well.

Omayra attended The Institute of de Banca y Comercio in Puerto Rico and earned Banking, Commerce, and Accounting Degrees. After moving to the states, Omayra was inspired to be involved in education as she has two children. She realized how differently children learn and felt compelled to be a part of the system to inspire change. She received a Childcare Administrator Certificate and worked in the preschool industry for five years. She recently decided to move into working with school-aged students at Sylvan. She has been drawn to helping children learn on an individual level and is excited to be at Sylvan. Her goals are to be an honest leader who is a great mom and the best version of herself. 

Shalana is a tutor at Sylvan Learning of Kingwood with a love of teaching all things Writing and English! While Shalana has a passion for English, she also is interested in cultural studies and music. Shalana has a Bachelor’s of Art in English and a Master’s in Adult Education from the University of Phoenix.

Courtney is at teacher here at Sylvan of Kingwood. She got into teaching because her passion truly is for helping the future generation grow. She loves it when she sees a student grasp the understanding of a new concept! Courtney is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and loves everything with Language Arts. Outside of Sylvan, Courtney spends her time gardening in her neighborhood. 

Grace Parker is a really sweet teacher for us and the kids just love her! She has an Associates Degree as well as her Bachelor's in Education from Stephen F. Austin University. She has a passion for learning and teaching writing, reading and science to our students. Grace loves to spend time with her family. With her dedication, patience and love, Grace is a great fit for our kids here at Sylvan. 

Cody is a tutor at Sylvan Learning of Kingwood with a love of teaching all things MATH! He really enjoys helping students of all ages learn that they are not bad at math; they just needed someone to give them a little help. While Cody has many tutoring talents, he loves teaching Algebra, Geometry, and Reading. Cody is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University! In his free time, Cody likes to exercise and write.

L’Shaunda is a tutor here at Sylvan Learning Center of Kingwood. She is a graduate of Texas Women’s University and Stephen F. Austin where she got her master’s degree in education administration. L’Shaunda started working in education because she loves children and wanted to see them grow. She holds several certifications primarily working with children in Early Childhood through 6th grade with Language Arts and Handwriting. In her free time L’Shaunda likes spending time traveling, reading & being a great mom.

Brock started teaching because he enjoys helping students of all cultural backgrounds and levels. He attended Luther College in Iowa and has his bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. Brock also complete his master’s degree in Secondary Education at Colorado State University. He is certified in English Language Arts and Reading, Social Studies, and Physical Education / Health. Brock enjoys basketball, traveling, camping and learning about different cultures during his time off. He is more than happy to be part of the Sylvan family in order to help students succeed. 

Relei loves education and people. She enjoys how every individual person is unique, and those abilities can help them to soar and be successful in their personal lives. She believes each person is doing their very best. She attended the Arizona State University and Imperial Valley College. She has a strong relationship with her family, and her community. She describes herself as loving, kind, patient, charismatic, hopeful, positive, encouraging, supportive, teachable, and empathetic.

Tanesia is an excellent teacher here at Sylvan Learning of Kingwood. She has a passion for Special Education students! While Tanesia loves teaching students of all ages, she specifically likes teaching reading, math, and writing. Tanesia is a graduate from the University of Houston with a teaching certification in Generalist EC-4 and Special Education EC-12. In her free time, Tanesia likes to spend time with friends and family and be involved in the church. 

Andrea is ones of our upper level math teachers and loves to teach. She is always excited to share new things with others, especially when it comes to math. She graduated from Galveston College and the University of Houston-Downtown. She currently holds teaching certificates in EC-4 and ESL. Her hobbies include Zentangle, which is a relaxing art form, crochet, reading, watching Marvel movies, and volunteering her time teaching. She describes herself as a happy, kind of shy person at first in crowds, and a lover of learning.

Gina started teaching to make a difference in the lives of the students she would encounter. She really loves to see how the kid’s grow and learn. Gina earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Houston Downtown and her Master's Degree in Reading Specialization at St. Thomas University. In her free time she enjoys crafting and watching movies. Gina has a positive impact on our students and they love working with her as their teacher. 

Rebekah is a teacher here at Sylvan Learning of Kingwood. She started her career in teaching to truly make a difference with children. She is a graduate of Western Governors University with a Master’s degree in Special Education & English Language Learners. Rebekah comes to Sylvan with experience teaching Algebra & Geometry. When she’s not at Sylvan, Rebekah enjoys spending time golfing, working out, and cooking.

Robin is a tutor at the Sylvan Learning Center of Kingwood with a gift for working with kids.  While Robin has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in tutoring Reading and Writing.  Robin is a graduate of the University of Houston and holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.  In her free time, Robin enjoys reading, writing, and traveling.

Hassan loves to be an active teacher for his students. Always looking for a different and fun way to teach, Hassan enjoys teaching to see each child grow in many areas with his help. Hassan has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Law from the University of Texas in San Antonio. He loves to do martial arts, travel, and work out.

Veneriza is a tutor here at Sylvan Learning Center Kingwood with a passion for teaching. She attended the University of Houston to get her bachelor’s degree and recently took her teaching certification exam. She hopes to teach in the nearby high schools and at Sylvan. Veneriza’s favorite subjects to teach are Biology, Chemistry & Math. When Veneriza is not at Sylvan she is enjoying nature and time with friends and family!

Tia is a tutor at Sylvan Learning of Kingwood with a love of teaching all things English, Grammar, and Writing! While Tia has a passion for English, she also is interested in singing, art, and church activities. Tia has a Bachelor’s in English from Purdue University. 

Mary is a tutor here at Sylvan Learning of Kingwood with a passion for teaching young minds! While Mary has many tutoring talents, she loves teaching Reading, Math, and STAAR Prep. Mary is a graduate from Sam Houston State University! In her free time, Mary enjoys reading, writing, and cooking! Mary describes herself as caring, passionate, and fun.