Modern Language Tutoring

Virtual Zoom Tutoring Center

For Fall 2023, all tutoring sessions will be held online via zoom. After you join the zoom, 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 September 5 to December 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For any questions joining the zoom, please contact Modern Language Tutoring Center. 

Join Virtual Zoom Tutoring Center

Booking Tutoring Appointments

Appointments must be made from your SMC Corsair Connect. 

Instructions:

1. Log into Corsair Connect.
2. Click on the "Resources and Services" tab on the left side of the homepage.
3. Under the "Student Support" drop down menu, click on "Tutoring

   

4. 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).
5. Choose either the "Modern Language Tutoring - Fall 2023" tutoring center from the drop-down menu at the top-center of the page.
6. 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.
7. When you find a time and tutor you want, click “Reserve” and complete the pop-up box.
8. 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 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 - Fall 2023 

Note: 

*Online Only - student tutors are only available via zoom. 

Arabic

Tutor	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	thursday	friday
Doha (Online & DH 219)	N/A	3:30 - 5 pm	1 - 5 pm	3:30 - 5 pm	N/A

Amerian Sign Language (ASL)

tutor	Monday	tuesday	wednesday	thursday	friday
Elena (ONLINE ONLY)	N/A	11 am - 1 pm	N/A	11 am - 1 pm	N/A

Chinese

tutor	Monday	tuesday	wednesday	thursday	friday
Shan (Online & DH 219)	11 am - 4 pm	N/A	11 am - 4 pm	N/A	N/A

French

tutor	Monday	tuesday	wednesday	thursday	friday
Jade (Online & DH 219)	9 am - 12 pm; 2-5 pm	2-5 pm	9 am - 12 pm	N/A	N/A
Aman (Online & DH 219)	N/A	9 am - 12 pm	N/A	9 am - 12 pm	N/A
Idris (Online)	11 am-12 pm	N/A	N/A	N/A	12 -3 pm

German

tutor	Monday	tuesday	wednesday	thursday	friday
Lina (Online & DH 219)	N/A	10:30 am - 12:30 pm	1-5 pm	11 am - 1 pm	N/A
Sophia (Online & DH 219)	N/A	12 - 2 pm	N/A	12 - 2 pm	N/A

Hebrew 

tutor	Monday	tuesday	wednesday	thursday	friday
Avichai	N/A	11:30 am - 5 pm	N/A	N/A	10 am - 3 pm

Italian

tutor	Monday	tuesday	wednesday	thursday	friday
Sophia (Online & DH 219)	N/A	12 - 2 pm	N/A	12 - 2 pm	N/A

Japanese

tutor	Monday	tuesday	wednesday	thursday	friday
Aminna (Online & DH 219)	11 - 2 pm	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Terrence (Online & DH 219)	N/A	11 am - 2 pm	1 -3 pm	11:30 am - 2:30 pm	N/A
Yuma (Online & DH 219)	N/A	N/A	9 - 11 am (online Only)	N/A	N/A
Lina (Online & DH 219)	N/A	10:30 am - 12:30 pm	N/A	11 am - 1 pm	N/A

Korean

tutor	Monday	tuesday	wednesday	thursday	friday
Eunsaem (Online & DH 219)	N/A	N/A	11 am - 5 pm	N/A	N/A
Aerin/Hyeseung (Online & DH 219)	N/A	2 - 5 pm	N/A	2 - 5 pm	N/A

Persian

tutor	Monday	tuesday	wednesday	thursday	friday
Negin (ONLINE ONLY)	N/A	11 am - 2 pm	11 am - 2 pm	11 am - 2 pm	N/A

Russian

tutor	Monday	tuesday	wednesday	thursday	friday
Sasha (Online & DH 219)	10 am - 3 pm	N/A	10 am - 3 pm	N/A	N/A
Gina (Online & DH 219)	9 am - 2 pm	N/A	9 am - 2 pm	N/A	N/A

Spanish

tutor	Monday	tuesday	wednesday	thursday	friday
Terrence (Online & DH 219)	1-5 pm	11 am - 2 pm	11 - 5 pm	11:30 am - 2:30 pm  From 12/11, 10-2:30	N/A

 

 

Common FAQs

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Is tutoring really for FREE? 

Yes, we offer FREE tutoring to all SMC students who are actively registered.

Can I book sessions with tutors if I am NOT taking any LANGUAGE class?

Yes, as long as you meet the following requirements: 

1. Have learned the language in high school or have taken college-level language classes from either SMC or other colleges

2. The max length of each booked session is up to 30 minutes per day

Can I book sessions with tutors if I am NOT taking any class?

Unfortunately, the tutoring service is only offered to students from SMC.

Can I apply to be a tutor? What are the requirements? 

Yes, please visit the section "Student Employment" below for more information. 

What are the tutoring policy? 

1. Watch the Zoom tutorial before you join the meeting.

2. Schedule a meeting-only when you need a tutoring session.

3. Tutoring sessions will last for a duration of 30 or 60 minutes.

4. The host tutors reserve the right to terminate a session at any time.

5. Have your study materials ready, tutors do not have access to textbooks.

6. Tutors are not instructors; hence we do not conduct lectures.

7. Contact your network provider or Zoom if you have technical issues. 

Student Employment

For any questions about the employment at MLTC, please contact the coordinator. 

Positions Available

For Faculty

Faculty may recommend qualifying students as candidates for tutoring or student assistant positions.

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