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.
Learning Assistance Hours - Summer 2026
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The Bio-Geo Lounge - LOH 230
Astronomy, Biology, Environmental Science & Geology
***Sorry, no Geology or Environmental Science tutoring available until June 24th***Day Time Sunday Closed Monday 8am-7pm Tuesday 8am-7pm Wednesday 8am-7pm Thursday 8am-7pm 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 210
Cybersecurity and Info Assurance, Network Administrator and Network & Cloud Computing
Day Time Sunday Closed Monday 8:00am-1:00pm Tuesday 10:00am-3:30pm Wednesday 8:00am-1:00pm Thursday 8:00am-11:30am Friday Closed Saturday Closed
Cybersecurity Center Contact Info
Name: Chris Urista
Title: Academic Program Specialist - Cybersecurity
Email: curista2@alamo.eduCourses Tutored: (ITCC 1414, ITCC 1444, ITSC 1316, ITCC
2420, ITSC 2325, ITSY 1300, ITNW 2473, ITNW 2474, ITNW
2475, ITNW 2327, ITNW 2264)Please contact Chris for information on individual tutoring schedules for the courses listed above
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The Game Dev Center w/Programming - MLH 220
3D-Animation, Computer Science, Game Development Production, Game Development Programming
Day Time Sunday Closed Monday 8am-7pm Tuesday 8am-7pm Wednesday 8am-7pm Thursday 8am-7pm Friday Closed 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 - Moved to LOH 230
Astronomy, Chemistry, Engineering, & Physics
***We have moved to LOH 230 in preparation for the opening of CCC Vista Learning Hub later this summer***Day Time Sunday Closed Monday 8am-7pm Tuesday 8am-7pm Wednesday 8am-7pm Thursday 8am-7pm Friday Closed Saturday Closed We have: A place to study, Tutoring, Faculty 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.
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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