Learning Assistance
Our Goal
Our goal is to help students develop their learning skills to help them take a proactive approach to their courses, discover their particular learning style, and develop their critical thinking skills, through tutoring, coaching, and mentoring. We believe that each of these skills are necessary in each student becoming an independent learner.
***Remote Chemistry Tutoring today (1/24/2026 from 8am-5pm) - https://alamo.zoom.us/j/94441540882 ***
Learning Assistance Hours - Spring 2026
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The Bio-Geo Lounge - LOH 230
Astronomy, Biology, Environmental Science & Geology
Day Time Sunday Closed Monday 8am-8pm Tuesday 8am-8pm Wednesday 8am-8pm Thursday 8am-8pm Friday Closed Saturday Closed We have: A place to study, Tutoring, Lecture & Lab Textbooks, Calculators, Computers with software for all courses in the center, Biology Models, Geology Mineral Kits, and Printing
For questions, contact: Richard Crabb - (210)486-4109 - rcrabb3@alamo.edu
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The Network Lab - PH 211
Cybersecurity and Info Assurance, Network Administrator and Network & Cloud Computing
Day Time Sunday Closed Monday 8:00am-5:00pm Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday Closed Our Cybersecurity Center Tutor Staff
Lawrence PetersonProfessional Tutor- Cybersecurity & Info Assurance/Network
Administrator/Network and Cloud ArchitectureCourses Tutored: (ITCC 1414, ITCC 1444, COSC 1336, ITSC 1316, ITCC
2420, ITSC 2325, ITSY 1300, COSC 1437, ITNW 2473, ITNW 2474, ITNW
2475, ITNW 2327, ITNW 2264)Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Phone: 210-486-4695
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The Game Dev Center w/Programming - MLH 220
3D-Animation, Game Development, & Computer Science
Day Time Sunday Closed Monday 8am-9pm Tuesday 8am-9pm Wednesday 8am-9pm Thursday 8am-9pm Friday 8am-5pm Saturday Closed We have: A place to study, Tutoring, Lecture & Lab Textbooks, Calculators, Computers with software for all courses in the center, Printing, and Wacom Tablets
Software: Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Animate, Audition, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Substance 3D Designer, Substance 3D Modeler, Substance 3D Painter), AutoDesk(3DS Max/ Maya), CLion, DevC++, IntelliJ IDEA, Lua, Python, Substance (B2M3/ Designer/ Painter), Unity, Unreal Engine, Visual Studio, VS Code, and ZBrush
For questions, contact: James Nicholson - (210)486-4109 - jnicholson11@alamo.edu
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The STEM Space - CESC 201
Astronomy, Chemistry, Engineering, & Physics
Day Time Sunday Closed Monday 8am-5pm Tuesday 8am-5pm Wednesday 8am-5pm Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 8am-5pm Saturday (8am-5pm in JH 106) We have: A place to study, Tutoring, Lecture & Lab Textbooks, Calculators, Computers with software for all courses in the center, and Printing
Software: ArcGIS, Arduino, AutoDesk(AutoCAD/ Civil 3D/ Inventor), CityEngine, CodeBlocks, Eagle, and Visual Studio
For questions, contact: Richard Crabb - (210) 486-4109 - rcrabb3@alamo.edu
Make Tutoring Work for You
To help us make your sessions as productive as possible:
1. Come Prepared
Bring your textbook, notes, and assignment sheets with you. Read your assignments and do your best to work through your homework problems before your tutoring session.
2. Attend Classes Regularly
Tutoring is designed to supplement class instruction, not to replace it.
3. Do Not Ask Tutors to Do Your Homework, Proof-read Your Assignments, or Assist in Any Way with Take-home Exams or Quizzes
Tutors can help clarify assignments and identify skills needed to complete assignments. They can give you extra problems and examples like the ones you are having trouble with and help you learn to solve them.
4. Understand that Tutors are Not Professors
Teaching provides students with new information; tutoring helps the students master that information by providing alternate explanations, techniques, and examples. Tutors cannot be a substitute for attending class.
5. Use Tutoring Services Efficiently
You will benefit more from tutoring if you come when you first begin having problems. If you wait until the last minute, you may not be able to master the material in time to succeed on tests and assignments.
6. Do Not Expect Tutors to Know Everything
Please remember that tutors are often students like you who have mastered specific course content with a specific instructor. They are not expected to have the level of experience of your professor.
7. Ask Questions When Something is Unclear
If you remain silent, the tutor may assume you understand. Tutors have learned many ways to explain a single concept, so continue to ask questions until the material is clear to you.
8. Sign-in for Tutoring Services, Evaluate Staff, & Learning Assistance Centers When Requested
These are the only requirements for the free tutoring and all learning assistance services provided. Doing this helps us maintain funding to continue to provide these services at no charge.
Our Bio-Geo Lounge Staff
Astronomy, Biology, Environmental Science & Geology
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Louis Gonzales
Biology, B.S., w/minor in Chemistry
Certified Professional Tutor Level II - Allied Health, Biology, & Chemistry
Bio-Geo Lounge - LOH 230
Courses Tutored: BIOL: 1308, 1309, 1322, 1323, 1406, 1407, 1413, 2401, 2402, 2404, 2416, 2420, 2421; PHRA 1209
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:15pm-9pm
Phone: (210)486-4670
Email: lgonzales235@alamo.edu(Bio)
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Melissa Reiger
Mortuary Science, A.A.S.
Certified Professional Tutor Level II - Allied Health, & Biology
Bio-Geo Lounge - LOH 230
Courses Tutored: BIOL: 1308, 1309, 1322, 1323, 1406, 1407, 2401, 2402, 2404
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 8am-6pm
Phone: (210)486-4670
Email: mreiger@alamo.edu(Bio)
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Javi Estrada
Associate of Science - concentration in Biology & Geology
Certified Professional Tutor Level II - Biology & Geology
Bio-Geo Lounge - LOH 230
Courses Tutored: ASTR 1304; BIOL: 1308, 1309, 1406, 1407, 1411, 1413, 2306/2406, 2416, 2420, 2421; ENVR 1301, 1302; GEOL 1301, 1303, 1304, 1305, 1345
Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 8am-6pm
Phone: (210)486-4670
Email: hestrada26@alamo.edu(Bio)
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Daryn Vincent
Pursuing Kinesiology
Peer Tutor Entry Level - Biology
Game Dev Center - MLH 220
Courses Tutored: BIOL 1406
Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 12:30pm-3pm, Tuesday 12pm-5:45pm, Thursday 2pm-9pm(Bio)
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Amaris Haley
Pursuing Biology Pre-Health
Peer Tutor Entry Level - Biology
Game Dev Center - MLH 220
Courses Tutored: BIOL 1406, BIOL 1407
Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 8am-10:45 & 1:15pm-8pm,(Bio)
Our Game Dev Lab Staff
3D-Animation, Game Development, & Computer Science
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James Nicholson
Level Design, Masters of Information Technology
Academic Support Specialist - Game Design and Development
Game Dev Center - MLH 220
Courses Tutored: ITSE 1302, COSC 1301, 1315, 1336, 1437, GAME 1302, 1303, 1304, 1306, 2338, 2341, 2359, ARTC 1302, ARTV 1345
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Phone: (210) 486-4421
Email: jnicholson11@alamo.edu(Bio)
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Joseph Moreno
Communication, B.A. (focus in VR Development)
Certified Professional Tutor Level I - Game Development Programming
Game Dev Center - MLH 220
Courses Tutored: ARTC 1302; COSC 1315, 1336, 1437, 2436; ENGR 2304; GAME 1302, 1303, 1304, 1306, 2332, 2338, 2341, 2342; ITSE 1302, 1359, 2445, 2457
Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 10:30am-9pm
Phone: (210) 486-4473
Email: jmoreno645@alamo.edu(Bio)
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Addison Teschan
Computer Science, A.S. (pursuing B.S. in Computer Science)
Professional Tutor - Computer Science
Game Dev Center - MLH 220
Courses Tutored: ITSE 1302, 1359, 2337, 2445, 2457, COSC 1315, 1336, 1437, 2325, 2425, 2436, ENGR 2304
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am-9pm
Phone: (210) 486-4133
Email: ateschan@alamo.edu(Bio)
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Drew Adair
Pursuing Game Concept Art, Level 2 Certificate
Peer Tutor Entry Level - Game Concept Art
Game Dev Center - MLH 220
Courses Tutored:ARTC 1302; ARTV: 1341, 1345; GAME 1302, 1303, 1314
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 2-9pm, Friday 12-5pm(Bio)
Our STEM Space Staff
Astronomy, Chemistry, Engineering, & Physics
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Amanda Weatherhead
Associate of Science, concentration in Biology
Certified Professional Tutor Level II - Biology & Chemistry
STEM Space - CESC 201
Courses Tutored: BIOL: 1308, 1309, 1406, 1407, 2416; CHEM: 1305/1405, 1307, 1311/1411, 1312, 2323, 2325
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 11:15am-5pm (& 5pm-7pm in JH 106); (and Saturday in JH 106 12:30pm-5pm)
Phone: (210)486-4435
Email: aweatherhead3@alamo.edu(Bio)
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Mitchell Alvarez De La Rosa
Associate of Science, General Studies
Certified Professional Tutor Level II - Chemistry, Engineering, & Physics
STEM Space - CESC 201
Courses Tutored: CHEM 1305, 1307, 1311, 1312, 2323, 2325; ENGR 1201; PHYS: 1301, 1302, 1305, 1307, 2425, 2426
Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 11:15am-5pm (& 5pm-7pm in JH 106), and Friday 12:30pm-5pm
Phone: (210)486-4435
Email: malvarez276@alamo.edu(Bio)
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Mark Lewis
Master of Science, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Certified Professional Tutor Level II - Engineering & Physics
STEM Space - CESC 201
Courses Tutored: ENGR 1201, 2301, 2302; PHYS: 1301, 1302, 1305, 1307, 2425, 2426
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8am-12:45pm
Phone: (210)486-4435
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Future Chemistry, Engineering, or Physics Peer Tutor
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You can join our staff by clicking the links below
Professional/Peer Tutor ("Course Area, ie Biology, etc."): Once at the website, click on the magnifying glass to search all open positions. The position (if available) is listed as "Professional (or Peer) Tutor ("Course Area") NVC". Examples of "Course Areas" are Chemistry, Engineering, Programming, etc.
Work-study Jobs: Click on "Work Study - Northwest Vista College" (if available) to apply. Once applied, please contact Richard Crabb at rcrabb3@alamo.edu so we can easily locate your application.
Note: This is a Work-Study position and requires FASFA to have been filed. See the Financial Aid Office to enquire if you are able to work as a Work-Study.
***If the positions are not listed and you are interested in future consideration, please contact Richard Crabb at rcrabb3@alamo.edu***
We have a tutor for you! Ask about tutoring or assistance in almost any science, technology, engineering or workforce related course. We can help you with any the following subjects:
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