Our Mission
The goal of the Academic Support Center is to help students become successful, confident, independent learners. The ASC provides ongoing tutorial assistance for students taking remedial/developmental and college courses in Math, Reading, ESL, Science, Physics, Computer Science, and Writing.
Tutorials & Resources
Computer Science Tutorial
Location
Library
Ground Floor G48
(914) 606-6470
Supported Courses
The Computer Science Tutorial provides tutorial support for Intro Computing Concepts, Computer Programming I/II, Linux Operating System, Java Programming, GUI Development, and Computer Architecture.
Coordinator:
Bishara Al-Akeel
[email protected]
914-606-6564
Economics Tutorial
Location
Library
Ground Floor G44/45
(914) 606-6470
Supported Courses
The Economics Tutorial provides tutorial support for Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Personal Finance.
Hours
Contact us at [email protected] for the semester hours.
Coordinator
Madalena Mansinho
[email protected]
914-606-6614
Join the ASC Team
Senior Tutor:
Job Description: The P/T Senior Tutor will provide academic assistance to students. Academic interventions can include individual tutoring, group tutoring, homework assistance and exam reviews. Subjects include, but are not limited to, reading, study skills, ESL, writing, science, computer science, physics, and mathematics. Other related work as required includes supporting front desk activities, answering phones, making copies and disseminating information.
Requirements: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A BA/BS degree is required. The successful candidate must have expert knowledge in the subject area and strong communication and interpersonal skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 1 year of tutoring experience, preferably in an educational setting with under-prepared students, is strongly preferred.
Peer Tutor:
Job Description: The P/T Peer Tutor will provide academic assistance to students. Academic interventions can include individual tutoring, group tutoring, homework assistance and exam reviews. Subjects include, but are not limited to, reading, study skills, ESL, computer science, science, writing, physics, and mathematics. Other related work as required includes supporting front desk activities, answering phones, making copies and disseminating information.
Requirements: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current matriculation at Westchester Community College or at any other two or four-year institution recognized or accredited as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution is required; as well as successful completion of college level coursework in the subject matter with a minimum grade of 85% (B+).
Volunteer Tutor:
Math & Physics Tutorial
Location
Library
Ground Floor G36
(914) 606-6470
Supported Courses
The Math & Physics Tutorial provides tutorial support for Development of Math Thought, Nature of Mathematics, Math for Elementary School Teachers, Elements of Geometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus for Business, Calculus I, II, & III, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, College Physics I & II, Engineering Physics I & II, Technical Physics I & II, and Physical Science Explorations.
Useful Internet Resources
Coordinator
Bishara Al-Akeel
[email protected]
914-606-6564
Math Tutorial
Location
Library
Ground Floor G 44/45
(914) 606-6470
Supported Courses
The Math Tutorial provides tutorial support for Pre-Algebra, Beginning Algebra, College Algebra, and College Quantitative Reasoning.
Useful Internet Resources
Graphing Calculator Manuals
Graphing Calculator Manual – Part I PDF
Graphing Calculator Manual – Part II PDF
Coordinator
Madalena Mansinho
[email protected]
914-606-6614
NetTutor Online Tutoring
NetTutor Online Tutoring
Westchester Community College offers FREE online tutoring for students who are enrolled in the courses that are supported by the Academic Support Center through NetTutor. NetTutor will be offering tutorial support around the Academic Support Center hours of operation. Their tutors help students understand problems and concepts using examples directly from the course materials, and other materials obtained from the school by using the Socratic Method. There are 3 modes of online tutoring are available to students:
- Ask NetTutor: Connect to a live tutor for immediate assistance.
- NetTutor Q&A Center: Drop off a question and receive feedback from a tutor.
- NetTutor Paper Center: Submit your paper, lab report, or technical writing for review.
We strongly encourage you to take full advantage of online tutoring via NetTutor. To view the list of courses that can receive tutoring via NetTutor click here
NetTutor Online tutoring will be available on:
Monday: 12 am – 6 am, 4 pm – 11:59 pm
Tuesday: 12 am – 6 am, 4 pm – 11:59 pm
Wednesday: 12 am – 6 am, 4 pm – 11:59 pm
Thursday: 12 am – 6 am, 4 pm – 11:59 pm
Friday: 12 am – 11 :59 pm
Saturday: 12 am – 11:59 pm
Sunday: 12 am – 11:59 pm
For Students:
How to access NetTutor on Brightspace
For Faculty:
How to enable NetTutor in your course on Brightspace
To Learn More about NetTutor:
You can see the following video(s) for overview of the NetTutor interface:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLecyoJzm7ceNfcMEmF1aNd9HasRZ9RuZZ
Psychology Tutorial
Location
Library
Ground Floor G39
(914) 606-6470
Supported Courses
The Psychology Tutorial provides tutorial support for General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, & Social Psychology.
Hours:
Hours change by the semester, please call us at 914-606-6470 for more information.
Coordinator:
Bishara Al-Akeel
[email protected]
914-606-6564
Reading/Study Skills/ESL Tutorial
Location
Library
Ground Floor G38
(914) 606-6470
Supported Courses
The Reading/ Study Skills/ ESL Tutorial provides tutorial support for Foundations of College Reading, Analytical Reading, Introduction to Academic Writing I & II, College Success, First-Year Seminar, Writing for College I & II, Speech Communication for Non-Native Speakers, Voice and Diction for English Language Learners, and Upper-Level English Language Institute courses. All students can access reading, study skills, and English language support with a referral form.
Additional Online Reading/ Study Skills/ ESL Resources
Study Skills Workshops (PowerPoints):
Time Management Video Cast
Improve Your Memory Video Cast
Basics of Note Taking Video Cast
Methods of Note Taking Video Cast
Multi Sensory Learning Video Cast
Reading a Textbook Video Cast
Reduce Test Anxiety Video Cast
Predicting Test Questions Video Cast
How to Take the Test Video Cast
Get Ready for Final Exams Video Cast
Coordinator:
Stephen Perry
[email protected]
914-606-6234
Science Tutorial
Location
Science Building
Room 219
(914) 606-6906
Supported Courses
The Science Tutorial provides tutorial support for General Biology I/II, Biological Science I/II, Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry I/II, Anatomy and Physiology I/II, Microbiology, Non-major Physical Sciences, and Respiratory Care and Nutrition.
Useful Internet Resources
Lumen Anatomy Review website
Additional Online Anatomy & Physiology Resources
Science | Khan Academy
Subjects (openstax.org)
Amoeba Sisters – YouTube
The Organic Chemistry Tutor – YouTube
lab_report_language_guide_1.2.pdf (navitas-professional.edu.au)
Bone Anatomy | Ask A Biologist (asu.edu)
WCC Science Tutorial on YouTube:
Our YouTube channel provides lab videos for the Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 and Microbiology courses.
Additional Resources:
Video tutorials and textbooks recommended by our tutors:
MICROBIOLOGY
VIDEO CHANNELS
- Medicosis Perfectionalis
- Professor Dave Explains
- Crash Course
- Osmosis from Elsevier
- Ninja Nerd
- Armando Hasudungan
ONLINE WEBSITES
GENERAL BIOLOGY
VIDEO CHANNELS
- Medicosis Perfectionalis
- Professor Dave Explains
- Crash Course
- Osmosis from Elsevier
- Amoeba Sisters
- Khan Academy Biology
ONLINE WEBSITES
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
VIDEO CHANNELS
- Bozeman Science
- Crush Course Anatomy and Physiology
- Amoeba Sisters
- Osmosis from Elsevier
- Anatomy Hero
ONLINE WEBSITES
INTERACTIVE ANATOMY MODELS
(3D anatomy tutorials)
CHEMISTRY
VIDEO CHANNELS
- Ketzbook
- Chads Prep
- The Organic Chemistry Tutor (inorganic and Organic Chem)
- Melissa Maribel
- The Crash Course – Chemistry
ONLINE WEBSITES
Coordinator
Agnieszka Tereba
[email protected]
(914) 606-6514
Setting Goals and Taking Action
Time Management
Useful Internet Resources
These Internet sites have been reviewed by tutors at the Academic Support Center.
Anatomy & Physiology
Atlas
Biographical Dictionaries
Documentation
ESL
- Grammar exercises for English learners
- Verb Tense Tutorial
- Info Please: Commonly Confused Words
- ESOL Reading Comprehension Practice Tests
- Read Theory: reading comprehension practice and grammar practice activities
General References
- iTools Internet Tool Collection
- Internet Public Library
- Library of Congress
- My Virtual Reference Desk
Grammar
- Capitalization
- Clauses
- Commas
- Commonly Confused Words
- Conjunctions
- Fragments and Run-Ons
- Nouns
- Parallel Structure
- Parts of Speech Table
- Adjective or Adverb
- Passive and Active Voice
- Pronouns
- Punctuation
- Types of Sentences and Punctuation
- Verbs
- Linking Verbs and Action Verbs
- Irregular Verbs
- Modal Verbs
- Verb Tenses
- Verb Tense Consistency
- Verbals
Grammar Exercises
- Agreement: Subject and Verb
- Sentence Sense, Ch. 1
- Run-on Sentences, Comma Splices
- Sentence Sense, Ch. 9
- Verbs and Verbals
- Parallel Form
- Pronouns and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
- The Passive Voice
- Prepositions: Locators in Time and Place
- Sentence Variety and Types
Idioms
Math
Newspapers, Including Foreign Papers
Reading and Study Skills
- How to Study
- Test Anxiety Tips
- Study Skills for College Students
- Guide to Context Clues
- Dartmouth Note-taking Video Guide and Advice
- Guide to Creating an Outline
- Reading Comprehension and SQ3R
- Notetaking during reading
- Critical Reading
Study Habits for Distance Learning
Identifying the Main Idea
Research Papers – MLA Style
Student Success
Test Preparation
Writing Skills
Writing Tutorial
Location
Library
Ground Floor G13
(914) 606-7853
Supported Courses
The Writing Tutorial provides tutorial support for Writing for College I/II, Writing and Research, English 101 PLUS, Writing and Literature, and papers in all disciplines.
Coordinator:
Stephen Perry
[email protected]
914-606-6234
