Nation’s Largest Educational Services Provider Re-Opens

Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of in-center tutoring to students of all ages, grades and skill levels, is re-opening in Mesa, AZ on December 1, 2009. Sylvan offers a variety of educational programs and personalized learning plans that help students develop the skills, habits and attitudes needed for lifelong success.

Cathie Veals, Director of the Mesa Sylvan Learning, explains, “Only Sylvan offers a proven process that sets us apart from tutors and other educational services. Our nationally-acclaimed programs incorporate a proven system of learning that will help your child reach the potential you know is there.”

The newly re-opened Sylvan Learning in Mesa offers programs for children and teenagers at any level of learning. Sylvan’s personal instructors can help meet your child’s academic needs in many areas, including beginning reading, academic reading, math essentials, algebra, SAT Prep, homework support, academic writing,

Sylvan’s approach to supplemental education focuses on creating personalized academic programs using mastery learning and incorporating the following elements:

• Preliminary assessment to determine learning strengths and weaknesses
• Learning programs customized to address the exact skills your child needs in order to obtain academic success
• Student/teacher ratio of 3:1 or below that allows for personal attention and support
• Unique motivational programs using positive reinforcement and rewards
• Regular updates and progress reports with the student’s parents and teachers to ensure the progress made at Sylvan is realized in the child’s classroom
• Trained and certified personal instructors who create an environment for learning that helps students master the skills necessary for success in school and in life

About Sylvan Learning:

Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of in-center and live, online tutoring at home to students of all ages, grades and skill levels. Sylvan Learning is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2009 and has about 1,100 centers located throughout North America. Sylvan’s proven process and personalized methods have inspired more than 2 million students to discover the joy of learning. Sylvan's trained and certified personal instructors provide individual instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills and test-prep for college entrance and state exams. Sylvan helps transform unique kids into uniquely inspired learners with the skills to do better in school and the confidence to do better in everything else. Visit www.DrRickBlog.com to share your personal academic experiences and comment on academic trends. For more information, call 480-361-3500