Meet Our Team

Katie graduated from University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts, then earned her Master’s in teaching from Seattle University the following year and a Master’s in education two years later. Katie has been a teacher in both the private and public sectors and, most recently, a business owner for her own college consulting company, where she worked with families and students to guide them through the often-challenging road of the college application process. Originally from Lake Tahoe, California, Katie enjoys skiing, hiking, and boating with her family in her spare time.

Jonali earned her Bachelor’s degrees in English and Education from Cotton College and Dibrugarh University in India, and her Master’s degree in English from Dibrugarh University. She is also certified in Advanced Writing and Essay Writing from the University of CA, Irvine. Jonali has a passion for teaching. Her goal is to ignite a love for learning in students by creating engaging and enjoyable educational experiences. Working with students brings her joy, and witnessing the “I can do it!” moment is the most rewarding aspect of her career. She joined Sylvan of Kirkland as a Reading and Writing tutor.

Roman Lloyd-Muller

Teacher

Roman graduated from Western Washington University with a major in English and a minor in Psychology. Shortly after graduation, he went back to earn his teaching degree. Roman joined the Kirkland team as a Reading tutor. In his free time, he can be found watching movies, playing with his dog, and doing outdoor activities.

Olivia moved to the Seattle area in 2022. She graduated from the University of Calcutta, India, with a Master’s degree in Economics, with specialization in Statistics and Econometrics. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Business Analytics. Olivia developed an interest in teaching while in high school, and tutored high school and college students. She volunteered at several NGOs, mentoring and teaching underprivileged children. Oliva loves learning and teaching new concepts, and helping students become more confident. She joined Sylvan of Kirkland as a Reading and Math tutor. In her leisure time, Olivia enjoys swimming, traveling, and playing with her little one.

Bhavana Shah

Teacher

Bhavana was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She earned her Masters in Microbiology from University of Mumbai, and is working towards her masters in Elementary Education. Bhavana has been tutoring all of her college life, and loves to see students flourish with increased self-confidence and self-esteem as she helps them figure out how to read and do math, particularly neurodivergent students. She joined Sylvan of Kirkland as a Reading and Writing tutor. In her free time, Bhavana enjoys reading, painting watercolors, and spending time with her family.