Friendly tutors provide FREE assistance for Santa Monica College students enrolled in Modern Languages and Cultures courses
In-Person Walk-in Tutoring
In-person tutoring is available at Drescher Hall 219 from Spring 2023 Semester. Online tutoring will remain available over zoom. See more details below.
Virtual Zoom Tutoring Center
For Spring 2023, we are holding an Online Zoom room for students who would like to drop-in tutoring service at our online tutoring center. You can find tutors available in the breakout room for different languages when you join. If they are available, you will be able to start the session with our tutors. For tutor availability, please refer to the table below.
Note: Tutoring center will open from Feb 21st to Jun 13th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For any questions joining the zoom, please contact Modern Language Tutoring Center.
Join Virtual Zoom Tutoring Center
Booking Online Tutoring Appointments
Appointments must be made from your SMC Corsair Connect.
Instructions:
- Log into Corsair Connect.
- Click on the "Resources and Services" tab on the left side of the homepage.
- Under the "Student Support" drop down menu, click on "Tutoring"
- If you don’t have an account already, you will be prompted to fill in your personal information and REGISTER. Providing your cell phone number at the bottom of the page will allow you to receive text notifications regarding your appointment (recommended).
- Choose either the "Modern Language Tutoring - Spring 2023" tutoring center from the drop-down menu at the top-center of the page.
- Select your preferences in the “Find an Appointment” box at the bottom of the page. If you prefer to search for an appointment using the calendar display rather than the “Find an Appointment” search, click on the “View Calendar Display” link below the "Find Appointments” button.
- When you find a time and tutor you want, click “Reserve” and complete the pop-up box.
- Be sure to click “Create Appointment” at the bottom of the window.
- You will receive a confirmation email confirming the location, date, time and tutor. Please arrive on time.
For any questions or concerns, please directly email the Tutoring Coordinator via shi_mengyi@smc.edu. You can also check out the video instruction shown down below.
You may upload files when setting up the appointment. Group tutoring can also be requested via email, contact the tutoring center to request group sessions. Click on the following links to make an appointment with a tutor and to access the session:
Make Appointment through Corsair Connect
Tutoring Schedule - Spring 2023
Note: *Online Only - student tutors are only available via zoom. *In Person & Online - Student tutors will be available BOTH online and on campus.Japanese
| Tutor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Max (Online Only) |
N/A | 8 -1 pm | N/A | 8 -1 pm | N/A |
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Moe |
9-4 pm (In Person & Online) |
N/A |
9-4 pm (In Person & Online) |
N/A
|
N/A |
|
Aminna |
N/A |
N/A |
11 am - 2 pm (Online Only) |
N/A |
N/A
|
Spanish
| Tutor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camila | N/A |
1 - 5 pm (Online Only) |
1 - 5 pm (Online Only) |
12 - 2 pm (In Person & Online) |
N/A |
| Francisco |
9 am - 2:30 pm (In Person & Online) |
9 am - 12 pm (In Person & Online) |
9 am - 2:30 pm (In Person & Online) |
N/A |
9 am - 12 pm (Online Only) |
French
| Tutor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarah |
3:30 - 5 pm (In Person & Online) |
10 am - 4:00 pm (Online Only) |
3:30 - 5 pm * 04/05 Online Only |
10 am - 2 pm (Online Only) |
N/A |
Arabic
| Tutor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doha |
N/A |
3 - 5 pm (In Person & Online) |
2 - 5 pm (In Person & Online) |
3 - 5 pm (In Person & Online) |
N/A |
Korean
| Tutor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eunsaem |
11 am - 2 pm (In Person & Online) |
2 pm - 5 pm (Online Only) |
N/A |
9 am - 1 pm (Online Only) |
N/A |
| Yuna |
N/A |
N/A |
11 am - 2 pm (Online Only) |
1 - 5 pm (In Person & Online) |
N/A |
Italian
| Tutor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francesca |
9 am - 11 am (Online Only) |
N/A |
8 - 11 am (Online Only) |
11 am - 1 pm (In Person & Online) |
N/A |
Chinese
| Tutor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yining |
11:30 am - 2:30 pm (In Person & Online) |
11 - 12:30 (In Person & Online) |
11:30 am - 2:30 pm (In Person & Online) |
11 - 12:30 (In Person & Online) |
N/A |
Persian
| Tutor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Negin (Online ONLY) |
10 am - 12 pm |
11 am - 2 pm |
10 am - 12 pm |
11 am - 2 pm |
N/A |
Hebrew
| Tutor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Avichai (Online ONLY) |
10:00 - 5 pm |
2:30 pm - 4 pm |
10:00 am - 4 pm |
N/A |
N/A |
Russian
| Tutor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sasha |
1-4 pm (In Person & Online) |
N/A |
1-4 pm (Online Only) |
N/A |
N/A |
German
| Tutor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lina |
N/A |
N/A |
10 - 1 pm (Online Only) |
10 - 1 pm (In Person & Online) |
N/A |
Amerian Sign Language (ASL)
| Tutor | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Elena (Online Only) |
11:30 - 1 |
N/A |
11:30 - 1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Tutoring Room Policy
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Watch the Zoom tutorial before you join the meeting.
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Schedule a meeting-only when you need a tutoring session.
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Tutoring sessions will last for a duration of 30 or 60 minutes.
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The host tutors reserve the right to terminate a session at any time.
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Have your study materials ready, tutors do not have access to textbooks.
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Tutors are not instructors; hence we do not conduct lectures.
- Contact your network provider or Zoom if you have technical issues.
Tutoring Sessions Guide Book
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Read the details about the tutors, and then select accordingly
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Check to make sure that the tutor is available when requested
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Make sure that you selected the correct tutor for your subject
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Book your appointment and attend on time. Preferably get ready 10 minutes before sessions.
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The tutor will meet you in the booking system. You can find the link in your booking confirmation emails.
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Have your questions and study materials ready
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You can also use the chat option to ask questions
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Be polite and respectful
Student Employment
Required Skills
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Customer Service Skills: A successful tutor or Student assistant must be able to form relationships with students, discuss their concerns, and help them through the process of finding an answer. This requires patience, kindness, and an energetic, friendly demeanor.
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Intercultural Communication Skills: SMC's student body is large and diverse. A tutor must be able to work amicably with students of all different types of backgrounds. All are welcome here.
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Demonstrated Academic Success: A tutor should be an exemplary student. The role of a tutor in the Tutoring Center is not only to help with questions about the courses but developing good study habits, test-taking skills, etc. The skills learned with a tutor should be applicable to any class a student takes.
Become a Tutor
Applications are accepted at any time and tutors are hired throughout the year as needed. Our tutors are required to be actively enrolled as full-time students (12 units). Tutors who are recipients of the Federal Work-Study award as part of their financial aid are eligible to work while enrolled in 6 units.
More information about eligibility for student employment.
Become a Student Assistant
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLY:
This is a Federal Work Study position offered to students who receive financial aid. No prior experience needed! Perfect for new students with excellent computer applications skills, who do not have a GPA yet. If you are receiving financial aid, please confirm with SMC Financial Aid Office regarding your FWS work eligibility.
Applications are accepted at any time, applicants will be contacted as positions become available.
Apply to be a Student Assistant
For Faculty
Faculty may recommend qualifying students as candidates for tutoring or student assistant positions.
Contact the Modern Languages Tutoring Center
Mengyi (Jane) Shi, Tutoring Coordinator
310-434-3788