Connect with hundreds of tutors like Sylvan

Who needs tutoring?
What prompted you to seek tutoring?

I am very happy with our experience so far with Varsity Tutors. They matched my daughter with reading specialist Mary and she is wonderful! My 10 year old daughter feels happy after her sessions and believes her tutor has already helped her.

— Allison K

What prompted you to seek tutoring?

Varsity Tutors really helped me understand the concepts during my Calculus 2 class. My tutor has such amazing patience and is open to many questions! Lastly, was always on time and very prompt. Highly suggest Varsity Tutors.

— Joey T

How soon would you like to get started?
Did you know?

Understanding your timeframe helps us to develop a tailor-made learning plan just for you.

Let's finish up your profile so we can find the perfect tutor:
Did you know?

stars

We have a 4.9/5 average customer satisfaction rating.

Let's finish up your profile so we can find the perfect tutor:

Found me a great Python, C Programming, and MatLab tutor for a Engineering Computation course.

— Charles C

Let's finish up your profile so we can find the perfect tutor:

The best tutoring service period. The customer service is beyond impeccable. They provide options that are perfectly suited to your needs. They've done such a wonderful job with my daughter in high school, I plan to use their services when she attends college. I highly recommend Varsity Tutors.

— Yvette

Let's finish up your profile so we can find the perfect tutor:

We know every student is unique. And they deserve a tutoring experience as unique as their needs. With thousands of tutors available, we're confident to find the one best for you.

A photo of Sylvan, a tutor from Georgia State University

Sylvan

Certified Tutor

Howdy!
I'm Sylvan. I am a nursing student, and a TA for anatomy and physiology.
I currently tutor for Anatomy, Chemistry, TEAS prep, and biology.
I received As in all these classes, scored in the 99th percentile on the TEAS, and have been accepted to multiple nursing programs.
I have lots of of worksheets, activities, tips and more for A&P and just genuinely love the subject. I hope we can work together so I can share my passion and so I can help you on your healthcare career path!

Connect with a tutor like Sylvan

Sylvan’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Georgia State University - Bachelors, Film

Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790
Hobbies

Gardening, my pets, cooking

Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
American Literature
Anatomy & Physiology
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Music Theory
Arrangement and Composition
Audio Engineering
Audition Prep
Basic Computer Literacy
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American Literature
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing
High School English
High School Level American Literature
High School Writing
Human Development
Literature
Logic Pro Software
Mac Basic Computer Skills
Math
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Music
Music Recording
Music Theory
Other
PC Basic Computer Skills
Photoshop
Productivity
PSAT Critical Reading
Psychologies
Psychology
Public Speaking
SAT Prep
SAT Math
Science
Social Networking
Social Sciences
Songwriting
SSAT Prep
SSAT- Elementary Level
SSAT- Middle Level
SSAT- Upper Level
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
TEAS Prep
Technology and Coding
Test Prep
Ukulele
Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?

Teach the why and the how, not just the what. Comprehending patterns and greater concepts is more important than memorizing how to answer individual questions. When you're struggling, break things down into the smallest parts possible.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

I like to ask questions, get to know the student, and hear from them what they want to work on. But I also really want to dive into the material. We won't be able to clearly see areas that need work until we are actually dealing with the material, so I want to start that process as quickly as possible.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Teaching isn't just about facts, but about teaching someone how to learn. Study skills and critical thinking skills are just as important as academic concepts.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Depending on the student, there are a lot of options. Some students do well with reward-based motivation. Some respond well to alternating subjects so they don't zone out. Some need a variety of learning styles or simply to take a quick physical break to clear their head.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

Oftentimes, breaking something into the smallest actionable steps is the best course of action. Whether the student is struggling with algebra or writing a research paper, oftentimes concepts are difficult because they are overwhelming. It's also important to understand the benefits of sleep. When something has been explained and practiced at length, sometimes a night of sleep can be the final piece to understanding a concept.

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

Take it slow, word by word. Often times we gloss over words we don't know and lose the overall meaning of a passage. Start by taking things slow, and as reading comprehension improves, the speed can increase.