Meet our Rapid City Tutoring Staff

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Our tutors and staff in Rapid City consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Rapid City 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 Rapid City!

  • Lanette S., Center Director

    Lanette S.

    Center Director

    Lanette oversees the educational integrity of our programs and manages all business operations. Lanette has over 25 years of Sylvan experience, serving as Director of the Mesa and Gilbert, Arizona centers. She joined Sylvan Learning of the Black Hills upon its opening in January of 2014.
  • Tricia T., Director of Education

    Tricia T.

    Director of Education

    Tricia has degrees in Art and Business, with a minor in Mathematics. She has tutored for 16 years. Tricia tutors our Sylvan students in reading, writing, math, homework support, and college prep.
  • Kristen W., Instructor

    Kristen W.

    Instructor

    Kristen has a degree in Elementary Education. She is a substitute teacher for Rapid City Area Schools. Kristen tutors our Sylvan students in reading, writing, and math.
  • Sarah V., Instructor

    Sarah V.

    Instructor

    Sarah has a degree in Elementary Education. She is a 3rd-grade teacher for Rapid City Area Schools. Sarah tutors our Sylvan students in reading and math.
  • Erin A., Instructor

    Erin A.

    Instructor

    Erin has a degree in Elementary Education. She is a 2nd grade teacher for Rapid City Area Schools. Erin tutors our Sylvan students in reading and math.
  • Amy J., Instructor

    Amy J.

    Instructor

    Amy is a substitute teacher for Rapid City Area Schools. She tutors our Sylvan students in reading, writing, and math.
  • Sean H., Instructor

    Sean H.

    Instructor

    Sean has a degree in American History and a masters in Ministry. He teaches 5th - 8th grade math at Creekside Christian School. Sean tutors our Sylvan students in reading and math.
  • Bryce H., Instructor

    Bryce H.

    Instructor

    Bryce has a degree in Education. She is an English teacher for Edmentum Virtual School. Bryce tutors our Sylvan students in reading and writing.
  • Allison W., Instructor

    Allison W.

    Instructor

    Allison has a degree in  Medical Biology and a Master of Health Science, Molecular Microbiology & Immunology.  Allison tutors our Sylvan students in math, homework support and college prep.
  • Katie H., Instructor

    Katie H.

    Instructor

    Katie has a degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Education. She is a 5th grade teacher for Rapid City Areas Schools. Katie tutors our Sylvan students in reading, writing and math.
  • Trinity W., Instructor

    Trinity W.

    Instructor

    Trinity is completing her degree in Elementary Education from Black Hills State University. She tutors our Sylvan students in reading and math.