A team that exceeds every expectation.
Instructors with more training than any other school, insurance well beyond the state mandated minimum, real, informed, customer service reps to pick up the phone 7-days a week.
Staff Directory
The most qualified driving instructors for your safety.
Driving instruction is not an easy job, it takes patience, kindness, an acute awareness and the ability to sustain those qualities in some of the most stressful conditions. Pair that with the infamously hectic streets of Los Angeles, and you have a recipe for a challenge just about every day.
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Which is why you have to find the right people, then give them the tools and training to succeed. You need to listen to them when they have eureka moments, and stoke their passion for education. This is what makes a Primo instructor different. ​​
Instructor Requirements.
Recruiting
Step 1.
A background in Education, Instruction, or Vehicle Operation
Pass an initial screening with our Lead Instructor
Complete an interview with our Operations Manager
Pass an in-car evaluation
Possess a clean driving record
Training
Step 2.
Complete 10-Year FBI Background Check & Drug Screening
Complete DOT Physical
Complete DMV Mandated 60-hour course, as well as Primo's own 40 hours intervention training.
Complete 3 months of cumulative training with trusted staff.
Become Licensed with the California DMV.
Continuing Excellence
Step 3.
Maintain a clean driving record, monitored via the DMV pull notice program.
Complete monthly training with trusted staff.
Practice punctuality, kindness, and respect for all
Participate in annual professional development
Train with educational experts on specialized learning needs.
Our Staff
Mark Primack
Owner & Founder
As this business has grown from a one-person operation to one of the largest and most respected driving schools in Los Angeles, I have become more and more grateful for the team of people who make it possible. I truly believe that our driving instructors and customer service representatives are the best in the business. Their professionalism and dedication to helping others become safe drivers continues to inspire me to do all that I can to improve our ability to serve our community.
Dorothy Primack
Owner & Founder
In 2008, Mark and I were passengers in a deadly bus crash caused by a distracted driver. Since that time, we have done all that we can to help create the safest drivers in Los Angeles. It started with Mark as the only employee at Primo and eventually grew to the point where we bought our largest competitor - Westwood Driving School. Our vision has remained unwavering. We are so proud of the team that has joined us on this rewarding mission and are looking forward to many more years of helping people learn valuable skills that result in lifelong safe and enjoyable driving.
Brandon Cazares
Curriculum, Standards, & Training
After completing his BA in English at Fresno State University, Brandon trained under longtime driving instructors at AAA Driving School in San Diego. Years later, he moved to Bakker's Driving School, where he honed his ability to translate high level concepts into digestible ideas.
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Brandon began his tenure at Primo as a highly requested instructor. Later he was promoted into a new role, heading our curriculum, standards & training.
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Brandon is an expert on test preparation.
Carlos Perez
Instructor Manager
Even before earning his BS in Sociology from UC Irvine, Carlos worked as an educator with High School students for LAUSD. With a background in non-profit social work, Carlos brings an irreplaceable empathy to driving instruction that is so often missing when reflecting on the old cliches of driving instructors.
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Carlos instructed at Primo for three years before being promoted into a management role. Now he assists his team in bringing them same excellence and professionalism to each lesson that he is known for.
Diamond Reed
Customer Care Coordinator
With a lifelong commitment to serving others, Diamond became a fixture on the Primo customer service team shortly after she joined. Diamond handles the oft complex nature and pace of customer service with grace, something she learned after getting her associates at the Art Institute in Baking & Pastries before immediately entering the hectic world of culinary arts.
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Diamond coordinates the standards of our Customer Service team, and works tirelessly to facilitate shared ideas and methods to deliver our students and parents the best experience possible.
Jaelyn Jones
Customer Service Rep.
An invaluable member of our customer service team, Jaelyn gracefully guides students and parents through the process of deciding which services may be best for their learning needs.
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A customer care expert, Jaelyn joined the Primo team after years of successfully assisting interested parties over the phone and in-person.
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Jaelyn's perspective as a new driver also provides an incredibly authentic look at a students' journey. Her time behind the wheel with each of our instructors allows her to truly advise students on the best fit for them.
Mclean Ambrogio
Operations Manager
After earning his BS in Sociology from Thomas Edison University, he began developing a new brand, Car Tech Tutors, with Primo's founder Mark Primack. He was then brought on to incorporate those values as the Brand Manager of Primo. Soon he was promoted to manage all of Primo's Operations.
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Mclean has been a keynote speaker at the Driving School Association of the Americas conference, and passionately advocates for the modernization of the driving school industry through a "people-first" approach.
Amanda Nelson
Customer Service Representative
Amanda has been assisting customers in their driver's education since 1996 when she began as a customer service representative at Westwood Driving Schools, which joined Primo in 2018. Her years of expertise speak for themselves, with thousands of students enrolled and knowledge of the driving school industry that is second-to-none, she is one of the foundational members of Primo's team.
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Andrew Soe
Licensed Driving Instructor
Master mechanic is not a term used lightly, but describes Andrew's talents most accurately. Working on vehicles his entire life, Andrew began instructing with the desire to learn as much about the people driving the cars as the cars themselves. Andrew is praised often by his students for his knowledge of real-world applications when it comes to safe driving skills. ​
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"Primo Driving School really helped improve my manual driving skills. We primarily practiced rev matching, but I received tips on many areas of my driving. Ask for Andrew! He will not disappoint!"
- K.R. on Andrew
Eddy Calderon
Licensed Driving Instructor
A lifelong Angeleno, Eddy has been working with or around vehicles for years. His understanding of vehicle dynamics, motion, and momentum is honed by years of instructing and riding motorcycles in the canyons of Malibu and the Pacific Palisades.
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"Eddy was fantastic today. I have been driving for 30yrs but moved here from Australia and wanted a lesson before my test in a couple of weeks. Eddy has really given me a clear picture of what to expect, corrected many little mistakes I was making and given me the confidence I need that my test will go well."
- G.M. on Eddy
Byron Chambers
Licensed Driving Instructor
Byron brings a passion to instruction and a smile to work every single day. He is a light of positivity and endurance that shines in each lesson. Previously tasked with operating heavy machinery in the labyrinth that is LAX, Byron brings a very attuned sense of awareness to instructing.
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"A great driving school. Byron is the best instructor out there - gently pointing out my mistakes and building me up to be a more confident driver. I passed my driver’s test on my first try!
- J.J. on Byron
Askari Frith
Licensed Driving Instructor
After a lifetime of teaching violin, Askari earned his BA in Music from California Institute of the Arts. After going through Primo's rigorous training program and becoming licensed with the DMV, Askari quickly distinguished himself as one of the top instructors in Los Angeles.
"My driving instructor Askari, is the best driving instructor I have ever found!!! I have had three driving instructors over my career of learning to drive and he is hands down the best one. He is super easy to talk to and work with, he always keeps his cool and tries his best to help fix mistakes and treats practice exams with such professionalism and patience. He is very informed and constantly supportive and helpful! I could not thank him enough for teaching me to drive and could not recommend him more!​"
- O.J. on Askari
Chris Gutierrez
Licensed Driving Instructor
An expert in racecar driving and manual transmission, Chris entered Primo's training program knowing he wanted to show students the tactile side of driving. He now assists in training other instructors, and is a master in concepts like parallel parking and canyon driving.
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"5/5 Absolutely Recommend!!
I passed my driving test with amazing results owing to Primo's superb coaches. My classes with Chris, prepared me for the test like nothing else could. I hadn't driven in more than a decade but Primo eased me into the process and helped me iron out my kinks superbly."
- A.S. on Chris
Alfred Godinez
Licensed Driving Instructor
Alfred took his experience working in education with students that have specialized learning requirements and brought the same kindness and resources to driving instruction. Alfred is constantly praised for this ability to translate complex instruction into understandable lessons.​
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"The driving instructors at Primo are really friendly. I did the 4 lessons with them and got my license first try on the road test! I personally recommend Alfred. He’s a really chill guy but he got the balance of it with his professionalism."
- J.J. on Alfred
Davidson St. Vil
Licensed Driving Instructor
Davidson earned his cool, calm and collected demeanor as an EMT before instructing with Primo. He is a dedicated individual who's even keel is felt by students that often approach driving with an understandable angst. ​
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My daughter took a series of six classes. The experience was excellent. They have their own cars which they drive to your house. The car has an extra break pedal in the passenger seat to the instructor can intervene if necessary. We were surprised that my daughter didn't have single instructor for all of the lessons, but there were advantages to that, because it's good to get a variety of input. My wife and I were delighted not to have to do the teaching ourselves!"
- J.P on Primo
Dunbar Bradley Jr.
Licensed Driving Instructor
Dunbar gets constant praise for his warm demeanor and approachable attitude, something that he honed as a probation officer working with minors. He also holds a masters degree in Sociology from California State University Dominguez Hills. His lived experience informs so much of his highly requested instruction to the benefit of each and every student he works with. ​
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"Today 12/06/24, I’ve passed my DMV driving test. I wanted to say thank you to Dunbar Bradley for the lessons that I’ve taken with him for the past few weeks. Very detailed.. & my last few sessions with him taught me a lot re: proper parking, straight backing. Excellent driving instructor, thanks a ton Primo Driving School & thanks Dunbar Bradley for your time & effort! I’m truly grateful!"
- G.P. on Dunbar
Regis McNicholas
Licensed Driving Instructor
Regis has been instructing since the 80's, and is truly an expert in the field. A lifelong learner, Regis always incorporates new techniques that work for students into his craft. His teaching skills are not only informed by decades of instruction, but also teaching guitar to people with specialized learning needs. His ability to adapt and develop lesson plans for each student creates an incredibly productive learning environment. ​
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​"These guys are the best! Our instructor was Regis and he was so knowledgeable, patient, pleasant and experienced. He took care of us like his own family. My daughter learned to drive in no time and passed the DMV test on the first try. He sent me emails after each class tracking her progress and included very helpful feedback. Thank you so much Regis and the whole Primo team, I couldn't recommend these guys enough!"
- R.L. on Regis
Reyli Raymundo
Licensed Driving Instructor
Reyli's passion for working on vehicles, and technical skills carries through in his instruction. Reyli strives to learn more and develop his own skills everyday, even after years of successful instruction with Primo. Students appreciate his approach to maneuvering the vehicle, as he breaks down instruction into skills that carry over across the curriculum. ​
"Amanda (phone) , Jaylin (front desk), Reyli, (instructor) are all five stars! My driving has completely improved thanks to them. Would highly recommend to family or friends.
- T.M. on Reyli
Richard Chinchilla
Licensed Driving Instructor
As a veteran, Richard knows just how to keep his cool. After his time in the armed forces, Richard worked as an Amazon route coordinator and driving trainer. Earning high praise from his peers. After completing Primo's driver training program, he has quickly become a highy requested instructor. ​
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"I highly recommend Primo Driving School to anyone. My daughter got lessons from multiple instructors and all of them were really nice. My daughter was afraid of high speeds and our neighbors are not very driving friendly environment. With instructors' efforts, she was confident and passed the driving test with ease. Not only instructors but also staff were very professional and scheduling and getting information on the phone and portal were easy and reliable. Thank you for all excellent instructors and staff."
- A.T. on Primo
Robert Duncan
Licensed Driving Instructor
Robert was one of the first instructors at Primo when it opened in 2012, and after taking a break from instruction to pursue creative passions internationally, be returned to Primo. ​
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A highly conceptual instructor, Robert has rave reviews from students and parents alike.
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"I would like to say that everything positive you read about these guys is true. From communication to timeliness, everything was on point. Robert was my instructor for two lessons, and I could not have passed without him. I have prior experience driving, but the extra tips and confidence pushed me over the line, allowing me to pass first time with very minimal mistakes. I would highly recommend these guys if you're looking for a driving school."
- J.I. On Robert
Wayne Chen-Delgado
Licensed Driving Instructor
After graduating with a BA in Filmmaking from Loyola Marymount University, Wayne embarked on Primo's training program to quickly become one of the most reviewed instructors in Los Angeles. ​
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Wayne credits his ability to relate to students as the reason his instruction is so highly sought-after. Parents and students of all ages appreciate his ability to connect with students who are struggling with anxiety behind the wheel.
​"I had an incredible learning experience with my driver Wayne Chen Delgado. He was so confident in me and was patient to teach me important lessons and skills as a new driver. I cannot recommend him highly enough."
- M.N. on Wayne
