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.

Christina oversees the educational integrity of our programs. She manages and develops our team of tutors at the Sylvan Learning. She is an expert with academic development at Sylvan as she has been with us for over 15 years. Christina is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and holds a teaching certificate in Generalist EC-8. Christina enjoys helping all of her students. In her free time, Christina enjoys scrapbooking, reading, and spending time with family.

Lexus is a graduate of the University of Houston (main campus), with a degree in English Literature. She is a hard working and dedicated leader who is passionate about creating an equitable education for all student populations. In her free time, Lexus enjoys spending time with her family

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.

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.

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.

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!

Marcus is a tutor here at Sylvan Learning of Kingwood. He currently attends Texas State University where he is studying Information Systems. He discovered his passion for teaching through an assistant teaching position. Marcus’ passion for teaching is fueled by the idea when others learning from your help it’s an enriching experience. Outside of Sylvan, Marcus spends time learning about computer networking and cybersecurity.  

Chris is a math tutor here at the Sylvan Learning Center of Kingwood. His goal in his profession is to inspire the next generation of students to love learning and to be the best versions of themselves. Chris studied at Oklahoma State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Geology before moving onto his master’s degree at the University of Houston. During his free time, Chris enjoys karate. He is a people person that enjoys his pursuits and is excited to help students. 

Mersedez Prince is a tutor here at Sylvan of Kingwood. Mersedez started teaching to make an impact in students’ education. She is a graduate of Texas Southern University where she received her Masters in Public Administration. In her free time, Mersedez, is staying busy serving the community of Kingwood, and spending time with family and friends. Our students love getting to work on their reading skills with her. 

Tangela is a teacher here at Sylvan Learning Center of Kingwood. She is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University where she received her master’s degree in early childhood education. Tangela works in education because she is passionate about helping children succeed in life and education is so important to success. She holds several certifications in Early Childhood Education but enjoys teaching reading and writing. When Tangela is not at Sylvan, she spends her free time traveling and being her son’s basketball coach. 

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.