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Tutoring Programs
1. MESA/STEM Center – NATS
Basement, East Entrance
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2. Writing Center – Humanities 122
3. Learning Resources / Reading Success
Center – Schauerman Library
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4. Extended Opportunity Program and
Services (EOPS) – Student Services,
2nd floor
5. Math Study Center – MBA 119 /
Supplemental Instruction - MBA 329
(For program descriptions, see other side)
Academic Support Services
1. The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program (MESA) is located in the Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) Center. The MESA/STEM Center provides resources and services for students pursuing calculus-based
mathematics, engineering, and science degrees with the intention of transferring to a four-year university. Academic support
services include Academic Excellence Workshops, group study sessions and tutoring in core chemistry, computer science,
mathematics, and physics subjects only. The program also offers specialized STEM counselors who can assist in educational planning,
career counseling, and resources for scholarships, internships and employment.
Contact:
Arturo Hernandez, MESA/STEM Center Director – extension 3887 MESA@elcamino.edu
Location:
Natural Science (NATS) Basement, East Entrance
2. The Writing Center provides drop-in tutoring for students who need help with writing. For students who have completed an
outline or a rough draft, we look at structure and content. For students who need help understanding their topics, we offer
prewriting conferences, brainstorming and organizing possible approaches. Finally, we provide tutorials in grammar, proper
formatting (APA and MLA), and specialized writing tasks, such as application essays and cover letters.
Contact:
Barbara Budrovich - extension 6136 - bbudrovich@elcamino.edu
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:00 am-12:40 pm and 1:30-8:10 pm; Fridays 7:00 am - 12:40 pm and 1:30-4:10 pm
Location:
Humanities 122 (opposite Administration building)
3. Learning Resources Center (LRC) provides tutoring on a drop-in basis for a variety of subjects. Tutors help students with discipline
specific academic skills such as understanding assignments, developing essays, preparing for exams, and improving study
techniques. All tutors receive training and are certified by the College Reading and Learning Association.
Contact:
Sheryl Kunisaki - extension 6121
Lisa George - extension 6722
John Luna - extension 3514
tutoringinfo@elcamino.edu
Web Address: http://www.elcamino.edu/library/lrc/
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:50 pm; Friday 8:00 am – 4:20 pm; Saturday: 9:30 am – 2:20 pm
Location:
Schauerman Library, 2nd Floor West Wing
3. The Reading Success Center (RSC) is designed to support all ECC students with their reading comprehension assignments and
reading skills. The RSC provides drop-in. one-on-one tutoring, computers and reading software, supplemental worksheets and
activities, and study spaces. In addition, the RSC houses the Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) program, which pairs mentors with
reading courses to lead study sessions outside of class.
Contact:
Sarah Leinen - extension 6729 - sleinen@elcamino.edu
Web Address:
http://www.elcamino.edu/graduation-initiative/readingsuccesscentermain.asp
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location:
Schauerman Library, East Basement
4. Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) offers drop-in individual tutoring sessions for students who participate in the
EOPS/CalWORKs/CARE program. The tutorial staff specializes in remedial math and English but also offers assistance in a wide
variety of subjects including biology, chemistry, anatomy, psychology, sociology and more. The program offers peer advising and
academic counselors who can assist in educational planning and career counseling. EOPS students receive book vouchers.
Contact:
David Brown - extension 7088
Web Address:
http://www.elcamino.edu/studentservices/eops/
Location:
Student Services, 2nd floor
5. Math Study Center provides study tables, one-on-one tutoring and access to mathematical software and web-based software for
mathematics courses.
Contact:
Mathematical Sciences Division – extension 3200
Web Address:
http://www.elcamino.edu/academics/ mathsciences/mathstudyinfo.asp
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location:
Math, Business, Allied Health (MBA) 119
5. Supplemental Instruction offers a series of weekly peer-led review sessions for students enrolled in selected courses. The SI
method has been proven to help increase student understanding of course material and raise grades. Students have an opportunity
to compare notes, discuss important concepts, and take practice tests before taking the graded exam. Students will also increase
their strategies for test-taking, studying, and learning.
Contact:
Luis Barrueta - extension 3612 - lbarrueta@elcamino.edu
Web Address: http://www.elcamino.edu/studentservices/fye/si
Location:
Math Business Allied Health 329