Reading & Writing Support

The English Lab provides tutoring, resources and support for any stage of the reading and writing process: understanding assignments, texts, and main ideas, gathering evidence, brainstorming, planning an outline, developing a thesis, revising, and proofreading.

How Would You Like the English Lab to Support You Today?

 

  • Receive tutoring assistance from an English Lab tutor by coming in person or logging into Penji
  • No available tutors? Try NetTutor, a 3rd party vendor with tutors who are available for live sessions, to answer submitted questions, and to review papers any day of the week. Students can access up to 15 hours of tutoring through NetTutor each semester.
  • Please note that our services may not be fully accessible to all students and may need to be supplemented with additional resources and services for students with disabilities.

 

Peer Tutor Position Description:

Successful applicants will provide peer tutoring for English composition and reading for students enrolled in CCSF English courses but also in other subjects that have written and reading assignments.

Peer tutors support students’ learning by reviewing class material, identifying learning difficulties, formulating ideas for papers, working on solutions to problems and providing useful study skills to students that need supplemental help.

 

Responsibilities:

  1. Provide academic support during assigned hours.
  2. Be punctual, use time for academic tasks, and focus on the students’ needs.
  3. Prepare for tutoring sessions by reviewing any lecture notes, handouts, and/or textbook.
  4. Exercise professional discretion at all times. We encourage conversation with other staff to enhance tutoring skills, but you should always conduct such conversations with tact and care. Information about students should not leave the confines of the lab.
  5. Participate in outreach activities and training classes.

 

Qualifications:

  1. Have an A in English 1A or above and a faculty recommendation
  2. Federal Work Study eligible
  3. Excellent time management, oral and written skills
  4. A desire to help others
  5. Enrolled in at least 6 units / International F-1/ M-1 students 12 units
  6. Have a heart for supporting other students and a respect and celebration of diversity

 

Recruitment Timeframe:

The center hires peer tutors on a continuous basis. Tutors are chosen through a selective process based on qualifications, instructor recommendation(s), and an interview with the lab coordinator.

If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process after the interview, your first day will be about two to four weeks after, depending on how fast SHEP is completed.

New tutors will be paid to take an online training course, LERN 10. It is an asynchronous class offered in spring and fall semesters. The six week in person class will be taken if hired at the start of the semester. (One 1.5hr class per week)

To apply, email jlevinso@ccsf.edu your resume and a sample essay from 1A or above. 

 

Pay and Employment:

The rate is $18.07 per hour. Federal Work Study is available.

For more information, please refer to the Student Job Postings.

  1. Where will the tutoring sessions be held? Tutoring takes place in the English Lab, located on the second floor of the Rosenberg Library in Room 205. Limited online sessions are available via Zoom.
  2. What are the operating hours of the English Lab? The English Lab is open from 9-5 from Monday to Thursday.
  3. How long does a typical tutoring session last? Each tutoring session is approximately 20-30 minutes long.
  4. Until what time can I arrive for the last tutoring session of the day? The last session is accepted 30 minutes prior to closing time.
  5. How frequently can I receive tutoring? Students are allowed two tutoring sessions per week, and each session can last up to 30 minutes. However, you can only have one session per day.
  6. What should I bring with me for the tutoring session? Please have your ID or ID number ready. You'll use it to sign in and out at the front desk.
  7. Is the English Lab open on Fridays? No, the English Lab operates from Monday to Thursday only. There are limited online evening sessions available.
  8. Can I book two consecutive tutoring sessions in one day? No, students can only have one tutoring session per day.
  9. What should I do once I arrive at the English lab? Sign in at the front desk using your ID or ID number. If you are here for a tutoring session, let the front desk employee know what you need help with and they will direct you to a peer tutor.
  10. Is there a printer available in the English Lab? No, but students can use the printers at the 4th-floor library. Please visit Student Printing | CCSFLinks to an external site. for details.