Meet Our Team

Tutor Doctor West San Francisco

Sylvana and James are thrilled to offer Tutor Doctor services in San Francisco and their own unique stories affirm the positive impacts of personalized education. They are happy to offer consultations in English, Spanish, or Mandarin.

Sylvana Lee

Sylvana Lee

Education Consultant

Sylvana’s Story

I attended bilingual school to learn English and Spanish during my foundational academic years, this dual system enriched my current perspectives allowing me to compare and question what is possible in education. I am passionate about understanding a student’s individual needs as I myself went through private tutoring to help me build the necessary competencies to succeed in school.

Years later, when studying for my MBA in England, I again needed to navigate a new education system. The complexity of my education experiences has shown me that learning is a continuous life experience. Recently, moving to the US, I successfully attained industry-recognized certifications as a Human Resources professional and I am confident that the foundations built from my earlier academic years were instrumental in allowing me to adaptively overcome such a diverse array of environments.

After working for fifteen years in Human Resources, I acknowledged the relevance of education in leading to opportunities and achieving professional goals. I discovered that my passion lies in supporting and enhancing students learning experiences in their education journey, which never ends.

James Lee

James Lee

Education Consultant

James’s Story

Being dyslexic, I deeply value the benefits of 1-on-1 tutoring on the developing mind. Growing up I remember that ever since students were old enough to have their report cards ranked, I was at the bottom. During those five years at the bottom my poor mom tried many after school classes before finding the right fit. It took time but the initial pay-off of tutoring was that my grades slowly improved, and funnily enough, my first high school job was at Kumon as a math tutor!

Although I had stopped receiving tutoring at college the benefits of strong academics, organization skills, and confidence continued. I was the class vice-president graduating with honors in the field of neuroscience and many years later was the class president and top of my MBA class. Today, I am both thriving in a Fortune 500 company and supporting Sylvana, my wife, with Tutor Doctor in San Francisco.

Reflecting on my journey it is evident that I was greatly influenced through 1-on-1 tutoring. Therefore, I am excited to come full circle and work with Tutor Doctor to guide and equip students to reach their full potential.

Tutors Team

Tutors Team

Tutors

Our team of experienced tutors specializes in all subjects and is well-versed in standardized test preparation. They provide personalized instruction to help students enhance critical thinking, reading, and writing skills and excel in various subjects, from STEM to the arts. With a focus on making learning accessible and enjoyable, our tutors are dedicated to fostering a love for learning and inspiring a positive and growth mindset. They are committed to breaking complex concepts into manageable ideas, ensuring our students quickly grasp new concepts.

Our tutors’ partner with parents to collaborate and help students holistically.

Meet our Art & Literacy Tutor, whose passion for art-focused youth development and ongoing MA in Women and Gender Studies fuels their dedication to enhancing critical reading and writing skills. Their enthusiasm for effective communication across various fields, from STEM to the arts, is infectious. They find joy in exploring local parks and independent films, and this passion is sure to inspire their students.

Our TESL-Specialized Academic Tutor is dedicated to making learning accessible. They expertly break down complex concepts into manageable ideas, focusing on foundational subjects like reading, writing, and math.

Meet our STEM & Test Prep Specialist, a recent UC Davis graduate with a passion for computer games and programming. They offer personalized instruction for high school and middle school students, specializing in STEM subjects and test preparation (SAT, AP).

Meet our Math & Science Tutor, whose commitment to making learning enjoyable is unwavering. They are dedicated to helping students grasp new concepts in math, science, and reading, and their focus on inspiring a positive mindset and fostering a love for learning is sure to engage and excite their students. Their additional interests in exploring activities and food bring a fun and dynamic element to their teaching.

Meet our adaptable Academic Tutor, who brings 20 years of experience teaching Music and Language Arts to the table. Their expertise in Grammar, Writing, and Speech, combined with a decade of additional tutoring experience, instills confidence and reassurance in their ability to help students in these critical areas.

Our Finance & Math Expert: This Ivy League-educated tutor combines a strong background in finance and math with clear, down-to-earth explanations of complex concepts. They are well-versed in college entry prep, algebra, calculus, and accounting.

Meet our Engineering & Business Marketing Tutor: A Silicon Valley veteran and Adjunct Professor, this tutor specializes in engineering and business marketing. With extensive experience in problem-solving and online tutoring, they offer global expertise and active community engagement through organizations like the Boy Scouts and Junior Achievement.