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    Tutoring

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    Laney College offers a variety of tutoring services across disciplines. Our mission is to conserve an inclusive and diverse academic environment where students are engaging in meaningful learning interactions with their peers.

    Tutoring locations can be found on campus and in online environments. The tutoring services hub space and multidiscipline space is A-105 next to the Welcome Center. This is a community space, a study space, a location for tutoring available on a drop-in basis and the tutoring manager’s office. The Tutoring Manager and support staff can connect you with appropriate tutoring services found on campus and beyond.

    Tutoring Subjects & Spaces

    Tutoring is available across campus and in classrooms through embedded tutoring.

    For updates or missing subjects, email the tutoring manager at jgerry@peralta.edu or visit A105.

    Schedules and subject availability may vary throughout the semester. Visit a learning center or contact the Math and English instructional assistants for appointments or more details.

    Contact Us

    Tutoring Center
    Jennifer Gerry
    Tutoring Project Manager
    Building A, Room 105 (A-105)
    Email: jgerry@peralta.edu
    Phone: (510) 464-3155

    Office Hours
    Monday – Thursday
    10:00am – 6:00pm

    Tutoring Schedules

    Tutoring Services - A-105

    English and writing support for all classes, ESOL, chemistry, languages, some technology tutoring. Drop-in hours for any subject can happen here. Please also utilize the study space.

    Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm

    Phone: (510)-464-3155

    Biology Tutoring

    Biology Tutoring Drop-in Hours

    Bio 20A/B, Bio 24, Bio 10, Canvas navigation and peer advising.

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-4pm in room A-105

    Tuesday 10am-12pm in room A105

    BIO 1A and 1B

    Wednesday 4:30-6pm in room A105

    Thursday 1-5pm in room A105

    Seeking Biology Tutors!

    Seeking Biology tutors! Please email Amy Bohorquez , Biology abohorquez@peralta.edu and Jennifer Gerry, Tutoring jgerry@peralta.edu if you are interested in tutoring biology.

    Chemistry Tutoring

    Chem 30 & Chem 1A

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12-4pm in A-105

    Learn more about online STEM tutoring options

    Chinese Tutoring

    Though there are no specific tutoring hours for Mandarin, we are a multi lingual staff and can practice language skills in room A-105.

    Languages spoken by the current Laney tutoring staff include the following:

    • Arabic
    • Amharic
    • Spanish
    • Mandarin
    • Cantonese
    • Vietnamese
    • Tagalog
    • French
    • Japanese
    Computer Information Systems (CIS)

    Python, C++ and Java support

    Room A-105, the Tutoring Services space.

    Tuesday & Thursday 12:30pm  -4:00pm in room A-105

    Wednesday 10:00am - 1:00pm both in room A-105
     
    Learn more about online STEM tutoring options.

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    Please contact the tutoring manager, instructional assistant, and department chairs in CIS if you are interested in tutoring or working in the CIS department. Federal work study funded students welcomed! Learn more about federal work study funding.

    jgerry@peralta.edu Tutoring Manager

    mbazan@peralta.edu Instructional Assistant

    jwilliams@peralta.edu & kbridges@peralta.edu Department Chairs

    CIS Lab

    Phone: 510-464-3455

    English / Writing Support

    Drop-in English and Writing Support Hours

    General writing support: Monday - Thursday 10am-6pm in room A105

    Inquire with Marie Trinh, the instructional assistant for questions about writing support at Laney College, mtrinh@peralta.edu. We can connect you with tutors on shift, if we have the staff available, and can connect you with a tutor for a future appointment as well!

    English all levels

    Monday 10am-12pm and 2-6pm in room A105

    Wednesday 4-6pm

    Tuesday and Thursday 3-6pm in A105

    English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

    In-person hours: ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages

    Support for students in ESOL coursework.

    Monday - Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm in A105

    ¡Adelante tutors! (Spanish Speaking)

    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in room A-105 12:00pm - 2:30pm

    French Tutoring

    French Drop in Tutoring hours

    Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:00pm in room A-105

    Thursdays 12:30 - 2:30pm in room A-105

    HighTech Lab - SAS E-261

    Student Accessibility Services High Tech Center

    The High Tech Center offers instruction in the use of adaptive software and equipment, including speech recognition, screen reading, image enlarging, Braille display, adaptive keyboards, and other software applications.

    Tutors available!

    Monday - Thursday 8am-3pm

    Phone: (510) 464-3427

    Math Lab - G-201

    Mathematics tutoring lab and study space.

    Monday - Friday 10am-6pm in room G-201

    Phone: (510) 464-3448

    More Info --->>>

    Tech Support - Tech Center F-170

    Technology tutoring, student tech support, ESOL tech workshops and classes.

    Phone: (510) 986-6972

    Monday- Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm

    More Info --->>>

    Spanish Tutoring

    In person Spanish support

    Tuesdays 1-6pm in room A-105
    Thursday 4-6 in room A-105

    Thursday 12-3pm in A105 and 3-6pm in F-170

    Remote Spanish Support

    Join the Spanish tutoring zoom with Lidia:

    Meeting ID: 823-8994-3682

    Meeting Password: spanish

    Spanish 1A 

    Tuesday 1-3 pm

    Wednesday 12-2pm

    Spanish 1B

    Tuesday 12-1pm

    Wednesday 2-3pm

    Spanish 22A

    Tuesday 11am-12pm

    Spanish 22B

    Wednesday 11am-12pm

    Writing Support For All Subjects

    Drop in hours for writing support (all subjects)

    Monday - Thursday room A-105.

    We may be able to help then and there, or we will connect you with a tutor for a future appointment.

    Physics
    Physics 4A Mondays 11:00am - 2:00pm

    Learn more about online STEM tutoring options.
    MESA

    The MESA tutoring team serves first generation college students in STEM subjects at Laney. MESA Math Engineering Science Achievement is a cohort based learning community. Learn more about MESA at Laney College.

    MESA Space: Room G-205

    Online Tutoring

    There are several online spaces to receive tutoring in the Peralta District.

    STAR-CA Tutors

    Star California tutors come from the different California Community Colleges, including Laney! STAR-CA is accessed through Canvas with the existing NetTutor access. Click the “Online Tutoring” tab in your Canvas course navigation bar. STAR-CA will appear as one of the tutoring options.

    Instructors must add the “Online Tutoring” option in the Canvas course navigation bar. If the online tutoring option is not available, please ask your instructor to add it using the Canvas course “settings.”

    STEM Tutoring with UC Berkeley & UC Merced Community College Tutors

    STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) tutoring is available through the Cal Teach program at UC Berkeley. Community college students seeking STEM tutoring can sign up for an appointment by filling out the Online STEM Tutoring Form.

    Laney College Math Lab

    The Laney College Math Lab manages a zoom during their operating hours.
    Learn more --->>>

    Laney College Student Technology Center

    Schedule an appointment with a Laney College technology tutor online.
    Learn more --->>>

    Other Colleges in the Peralta District

    Net Tutor

    Net tutor is found by clicking the "Online Tutoring" tab in your Canvas course navigation bar. 
     
    Instructors must add the “Online Tutoring” option in the Canvas course navigation bar. If the online tutoring option is not available, please ask your instructor to add it using the Canvas course “settings.”
    tutoring workshop

    Tutoring Workshops

    Join us in the Tutoring Services room A-105 (by the Welcome Center) on the first Friday of every month for a workshop led by Laney staff and peer tutors. All are welcome and we will have coffee, tea and light food. Learn something new and be in community with Laney students and staff.

    Workshop Dates
    • February 7th: College Basics & Planning for Success
    • March 7th: Deconstructing Writing Prompts & Demystifying the Writing Process
    • April 4th: No Workshop (Spring Break)
    • May 2nd: Finals Prep & Action Plans to Finish Strong

    What is Embedded Tutoring?

    Embedded tutoring integrates a tutor directly into a class to support student success. Tutors attend class sessions, offer additional help outside class, and assist with course expectations, assignments, and exam preparation. They can provide tech support, guide students in navigating Canvas or other resources, and collaborate closely with instructors to tailor their support. Sessions can be in person or online via Zoom.

    Embedded Tutoring Information:

    Tutoring & Learning Assistance

    Locate a variety of tutoring centers on campus at Laney College. See the map for Google Maps walking directions.

    Resources For Faculty Staff & Peer Tutors

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    Now Hiring Peer Tutors at Laney College: Apply Today!

    Learning Center & Embedded Course Tutors:

    • In-person and online positions available.
    • 8-10 hours/week, possibly more depending on student availability and learning center needs.
    • Entry level position $16.50/hour.
    • Training and support from college faculty.
    • Potential tutors must be enrolled in at least one class, non-credit included, at the Peralta colleges.
    • Multiple subjects available.
    • Tutors with a B or A grade in the subject are encouraged to apply.
    • Faculty recommendations welcomed.

    How To Become A Tutor?

    • Be enrolled in at least one class (non-credit included) at the Peralta colleges, have a “B” or better in the subject you want to tutor or a faculty recommendation.
    • Complete this linked tutor interest form.
    • Email the Tutoring Manager to set up an appointment for an informal interview and to answer any questions you have about the opportunity: Jennifer Gerry, jgerry@peralta.edu

    Why Become A Peer Tutor?

    Transfer

    Our tutors have tremendous success with transfer to 4 year universities. Tutoring faculty and staff are knowledgable in the transfer process and can connect tutors with support networks and services that are found on and off campus.

    Professional Development

    All tutors receive training in tutoring techniques, collaborative study strategies, and culturally responsive strategies to support student success. Tutors work closely with faculty and staff members across disciplines and many tutors find that tutoring opens the door to more professional work and letters of recommendation.

    Flexible Schedule

    Tutors can fit their work around their class schedules. Tutors may work in learning labs across campus, in the classroom with an instructor, or a mixture of both. Tutors can work up to 20 hours per week for the Peralta colleges.

    Build Stronger Foundations

    Helping other students in the learning processes will challenge you to find new ways to explain and conceptualize concepts your discipline. This will help to build an even stronger foundation in your subject.

    Social & Emotional Benefits

    Helping others can be very rewarding work! Through tutoring you can gain confidence in explaining concepts while also exercising social and interpersonal skills like empathy and compassion as you get to know Laney college students, and the challenges that they might encounter. Tutors are equipped with knowledge about services offered by the college and our team provides a robust training to ensure that tutors take a well rounded approach that supports students’ academics with an attention to potential barriers and pathways to access.

     

    Earn Extra Money

    The job pays $15.97 an hour, and most tutors start out working 3-4 hours a week, though you can work up to 20 hours/week if your availability permits.

    For assistance with resumes and employment on campus and beyond, contact the Employment Services Center.