Meet our West Linn Tutoring Staff

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Great Teachers Inspire

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

  • Amy Paradis, Director

    Amy Paradis

    Director

    Amy is co-owner of Sylvan of Tualatin & West Linn.  Amy comes to the Sylvan family with a background in finance and business.  Amy has always had a passion for being involved with the community and being active in her daughter's education. As a Director, Amy leads the daily operations of Sylvan of Tualatin & West Linn.  In her free time, you will find Amy volunteering in her daughters' schools and enjoying the Portland Metro area with her family.
  • Audra Bohn, Director

    Audra Bohn

    Director

    Audra is co-owner of Sylvan of Tualatin & West Linn.  As a licensed teacher with a second degree in Psychology, Audra has been a part of the Sylvan family for over 15 years.  Audra oversees the educational integrity and staff operations; sometimes you'll even find her teaching!  In her free time, she loves being Auntie, traveling, and volunteering at the local high schools.
  • Jesse K., Director of Education

    Jesse K.

    Director of Education

    Jesse is the Director of Education at Sylvan of Tualatin & West Linn. Jesse is licensed teacher who has spent the last decade teaching and developing educational curricula in Thailand. As the Director of Education, he focuses on the academic operations at Sylvan. He has a lifelong interest in seeing students achieve success and empowerment through language acquisition. His personal interests include cooking, going to concerts at the park, and riding his motorcycle around Oregon.
  • Isabel R. , Teacher, K-12

    Isabel R.

    Teacher, K-12

    Isabel is a fabulous tutor from Portland, OR with a passion for meeting students where they are at. Her favorite part about working at Sylvan is watching students who initially struggled and felt uncomfortable find their confidence and motivation when they realize their capabilities. She studied at Portland State University and Lewis & Clark College, where she earned a degree in French. In her free time, Isabel enjoys biking, reading and writing poetry, and sewing.