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Sylvan Learning Systems employees are -13% more likely to recommend Sylvan Learning Systems as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 5% | Passives |
| 54% | Detractors |
Working at Sylvan Learning Systems is rated below average by 42 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sylvan Learning Systems employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Sylvan Learning Systems’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Sylvan Learning Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sylvan Learning Systems is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Sylvan Learning Systems ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 63 Sylvan Learning Systems employee reviews, 64% were positive. The remaining 36% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sylvan Learning Systems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 64% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 36% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Quick and easy but I felt like pay Ws guess work
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?My coworkers and the children
What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone cares about the kids.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Have more communication with the investors
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?In Vietnam, only about 1.5$ are paid for teaching assistants but they have to work with over 10 tasks per time. I always try to do my best for sure. I love to work with children at here. If the salary is higher, there is nothing to talk about. I believe with what I did for the job, I DESERVE MORE
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Salary is very low for equal jobs in the market
Sylvan Learning, Inc. consists of franchised and corporate supplemental learning centers
We’re on a mission to engage kids in fun STEM programs today, so they become our leaders of tomorrow.
| Headquarter | 1001 Fleet St. Baltimore, MD United States of America |
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| Website | www.sylvanlearning.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1979 |
| Tel | 410-843-8352 |
Sylvan Learning Systems competitors include Ultius. Sylvan Learning Systems ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sylvan Learning Systems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

42 employees at Sylvan Learning Systems have reviewed Sylvan Learning Systems across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 42 Sylvan Learning Systems employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sylvan Learning Systems are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Sylvan Learning Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sylvan Learning Systems are pleased with their team. 42 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Sylvan Learning Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sylvan Learning Systems believe the environment at Sylvan Learning Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sylvan Learning Systems is comfortably fast. About 78% of the employees at Sylvan Learning Systems work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Sylvan Learning Systems are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Sylvan Learning Systems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Sylvan Learning Systems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Sylvan Learning Systems’s CEO John McAuliffe started in this role in 2016. John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. John McAuliffe’s employees rank Sylvan Learning Systems in the Top 20% for Environment, in the Top 35% for Team, and in the Top 40% for Office Culture. McAuliffe is generally unpopular with Sylvan Learning Systems employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by Female employees and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees in the Operations department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Sylvan Learning Systems Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO John McAuliffe, Executive Director Mubashir Ahmed, and Executive Director Mindy Hearn
John McAuliffe CEO / President
John McAuliffe serves as the CEO / President of Sylvan Learning Systems.
Mubashir Ahmed Executive Director
Mubashir Ahmed serves as the Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Systems.
Mindy Hearn Executive Director
Mindy Hearn serves as the Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Center. Mindy started at Sylvan Learning Center in Jul... read more
Jim Rogers Executive Director
Jim Rogers serves as the Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Center. Jim started at Sylvan Learning Center in Dec of... read more
Sylvan Weston Executive Director
Sylvan Weston serves as the Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Systems.
Terri Winn Executive Director
Terri Winn serves as the Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Systems.
Rand Bleimeister Executive Director and Owner
Rand Bleimeister serves as the Executive Director and Owner of Sylvan Learning. Rand started at Sylvan Learning in... read more
Kayann Bock Owner/Executive Director
Kayann Bock serves as the Owner/Executive Director of Sylvan Learning. Kayann started at Sylvan Learning in March of... read more
Jennifer Brandeen Vice President, Strategy & Business Development
Jennifer Brandeen serves as the Vice President, Strategy & Business Development of Sylvan Learning. Jennifer started at... read more
How much do people at Sylvan Learning Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sylvan Learning Systems is $106,115, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,463, or $56 per hour.
At Sylvan Learning Systems, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $256,858 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $51,226 annually. Average Sylvan Learning Systems salaries by department include: IT at $100,191, Admin at $60,010, Marketing at $109,581, and Business Development at $89,408. Half of Sylvan Learning Systems salaries are above $118,463.
24 employees at Sylvan Learning Systems rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 77 ratings) while 24 employees at Sylvan Learning Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sylvan Learning Systems employees include job titles like Editor. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Sylvan Learning Systems employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $96k | $96k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $113k | $113k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $207k | $207k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $257k | $257k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $403k | $403k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sylvan Learning Systems across various culture dimensions.
Sylvan Learning Systems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Sylvan Learning Systems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is Sylvan Learning Systems address?
Sylvan Learning Systems location is at 1001 Fleet St.
Who is the CEO of Sylvan Learning Systems?
Sylvan Learning Systems CEO is John McAuliffe, their score by employees is 62
What is Sylvan Learning Systems eNPS?
The eNPS for Sylvan Learning Systems is -13
What is the salary for SysAdmin in Sylvan Learning Systems?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 99k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Sylvan Learning Systems?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Sylvan Learning Systems is 63k