Remote Tutoring Services
Can’t make it to campus? Our friendly, knowledgeable tutors are ready to assist students through remote tutoring on Zoom. We can help with the following:
- Understanding an INRW or ENGL assignment and rubric
- Brainstorming a writing topic
- Integrating instructor feedback
- Thesis development
- Essay organization and structure
- Questions about the reading/writing process
- Techniques for becoming a more active reader and writer
- Techniques for reading difficult texts and textbooks
- MLA citation and formatting
How to Make a Zoom Tutoring Appointment in AlamoNavigate
- Click Start Here in your ACES account
- Select Appointments and click on Schedule an Appointment
- For Appointment Types, select Tutoring
- Select Tutoring - NVC - English & Reading (CARES) - JH 216 for your ENGL classes
- Click Find Available Time and confirm appointment
What to Expect During a Zoom Tutoring Session
- Please log-in 5 minutes before your session begins.
- Have the Canvas assignment directions/prompt and your essay draft ready to screen share.
- Once you log in, you will be invited to a break-out room with your tutor.
- After introductions, you and your tutor will have a conversation about your main writing concerns and identify a goal for your session.
- The tutor will ask questions and provide guidance as you make decisions about your writing. We encourage students to ask for clarification throughout the session.
- After your session, your tutor will record details in AlamoNAVIGATE and request that you complete the post-session student satisfaction survey.
- Students can request verification of their visit, if required by the instructor.