We Merged and Moved!
In August 2018, The Success Center moved to a new location inside the Library, and merged with the Writing Center! Now, students can get help for all supported subjects on campus and writing in the same place! We've also integrated the ESL Skills Lab into the new space to better serve all students on campus.
General Information
Free tutoring is available to help students develop study skills, manage their time, stay organized, learn and review course material, develop written and critical thinking skills, practice problem-solving, and learn ways to study "smarter" (not harder) in a differentiated way that's best suited to their preferred learning style(s). Our entrance is located inside the Library just past the Printing/Books for Food area. We can be reached at 408-741-2038 if you have any questions (not answered by our website).
To be eligible for tutoring, you must be currently enrolled at West Valley College in the subject in which you wish to be tutored, and your class must have started to meet.
Canvas help now available. Ask any peer tutor if you need help navigating through your course(s).
Success Center Hours ~ Spring 2019
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Enroll in Tutoring
- Come in to the Success Center and complete a registration form.
- Go to the Portal and enroll in the zero-unit, zero-cost lab LRSV 110 (instructions available on registration form; add code provided at the front desk during the registration process).
- Check the "Schedules" tab for available drop–in times; check back regularly, as the schedule expands through mid-semester.
- If needed, inquire about scheduling individual or group appointments, available on a limited basis.
Important Information About Tutoring: Please Read!
When you come in to sign up for tutoring services we will automatically enroll you in the zero unit tutoring course, Learning Services 110 (LRSV 110), "Supervised Tutoring". There is no charge and the course does not appear on a student's transcript.
You must be enrolled in the class for which you receive tutoring. We verify the following: whether or not the class is current, the student is enrolled, and the course is taken at West Valley, not Mission. If any of the above criteria are not verifiable, tutoring may be suspended or denied.
We will assist you in improving your skills, gaining confidence in your abilities, and getting your questions answered. Our goal for you is to become empowered in your own abilities and to strengthen them as you work with others.
You must attend all of your classes. A tutor will not read the textbook for you, nor do your homework for you. Remember that your instructor is the final authority, and that the tutors are not instructors.
Register early and get help frequently. Studies show that students who get regular assistance throughout the semester–rather than at the last minute–can significantly improve their grades.
Individual weekly appointments are available on a limited basis and for students who
qualify for additional accommodations (through DESP, EOP&S, and TRIO). If you have
an appointment, you must be on time! If you arrive more than 15 minutes late or fail to cancel an appointment at least
24 hours in advance, it can count as a "NO-SHOW" (un-excused absence); after two no–shows,
your weekly appointment may be cancelled. Please call 408.741.2038 at least 24 hours
ahead if you cannot make it to your appointment, or if you are running late.
Study Groups are an excellent way to improve comprehension of the class materials, test one's knowledge, and effectively collaborate with classmates, but are sometimes hard to create and/or run: let us help! Tutors know how to get groups focused on the material, use each other as resources, create review materials, and effectively study and learn course material in an engaging, meaningful, and fun way! If at least three students from a class need assistance, we can work with you to schedule a weekly appointment. Once your group is formed and you have mutually available times in mind, please contact Jen Wagner at 408-741-2615 or jennifer.wagnerFREEWEST_VALLEY or Vida Sabouri at 408-741-2602 or vida.sabouriFREEWEST_VALLEY to inquire about scheduling an appointment.
Please come prepared for your tutoring session. Adequate preparation includes regular class attendance and bringing your textbook (along with handouts and questions) to the tutoring session.
We strive to meet as many students' needs as possible. Oftentimes, this means that the center will be busy. We ask that you tolerate the needs of the students around you, including some "white noise" of students and tutors working together. If you have a complaint, please speak to Jen Wagner or Vida Sabouri.
Other Tutoring Centers on Campus
Supported Classes: Spring 2019
The following classes will be supported by peer tutors this Spring, and may grow as new tutors are hired. A weekly schedule is posted under the "Schedules" tab, and will "grow"/evolve for the first ~10 weeks of the semester. Following are the classes for which support will be available:
- Accounting—10, 11
- The Adobe Suite—General Support/Help
- American Sign Language—60A
- Anthropology—1
- Arts—4, 10, 55
- Biology—10, 11, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47
- Business—46
- Canvas—General Support/Help
- Chemistry—1A,1B, 2, 12A, 12B, 30A, 50
- Child Studies—2
- Communication Studies—1
- Computer Information Systems—2, 4A
- Computing—General Support/Help
- Counseling—50
- Digital Media—1, 14C, 21A, 21B, 21M
- Economics—1A/2A, 1B/2B
- English—1A, 1B, 1C, 99X, 903, 905/X
- Excel—General Support/Help
- Fashion Design—44, 52A, 52B, 70
- French—1A, 2A
- German—1A
- History—17A, 17B, 20
- Japanese—1A, 1B
- Kinesiology—51/H
- Math—D, G, 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 10, 12,105, 106/C/R, 902P, 903/R
- Music—10
- Non-Credit Math—101, 102, 103, 104
- Photoshop—General Support/Help
- Philosophy—1, 17
- Photoshop—General Support/Help
- Physics—2A, 4A, 4B, General Support/Help
- Political Science—1
- Psychology—1, 2/H, 12
- Reading—General Support/Help
- Sociology—1, 2, 45
- Spanish—1A & General Support/Help
- Theater Arts—10
- Women, Gender, & Queer Studies—1, 2, 3
- Writing—General Support/Help in Any Subject
Become a Tutor
Do you like helping others in a meaningful way? Can you communicate effectively? If your GPA is 3.0 or above and you have a B or better in the subject you wish to tutor, we invite you to apply.
What will you get out of it?
- Help others.
- Earn money.
- Enhance your knowledge of the subject. (The jury is still out on whether or not tutees learn more than tutors during a tutoring session.)
- Develop and improve your communication skills.
- Learn how to become a more organized student.
- Increase your confidence by facing and working through challenges.
- Gain experience in a leadership role.
- Develop your resume and on–the–job skills, applicable in most modern work environments.
- Work on campus, close to classes.
How do I become a tutor?
- Register for Interdisciplinary Studies (ISTU 40), the 1/2-unit, hybrid-format Tutor Training course and ISTU 40E for those interested in tutoring writing/English--successful completion of ISTU 40 is a prerequisite for a general tutoring job, and ISTU 40E must also be completed for a writing tutoring job: students may only apply after this requirement has been met.
- After successfully completing ISTU 40 (and 40E),complete a Peer Tutor Application. Request all Faculty Recommendations, too, but feel free to submit your application before they're done.
- Submit a completed application to Jen Wagner, the Success Center Coordinator.
- After applying, you may be asked to interview; if not, you may follow–up with Jen Wagner, and ask why an interview was not granted.
- If hired, you will need to complete an employment packet with the West Valley College Personnel office.
- NOTE: the hiring process can take a while from start to finish, so please apply early, especially
if you're hoping to work during the current semester.
- Any other questions? Come in to the Success Center and ask: we really need good tutors and will help you through the process. Or, give Jen a call at 408–741–2615 or email%20Jen%20Wagner.
Spring 2019 Schedule
NOTE: The schedule rolls out slowly, week by week, until around weeks 10-12, then remains set until the week before finals when Prep Sessions are added, and during finals week when we switch to Review Sessions only, no drop-in. The schedule below is updated on Fridays for the following week, so check here regularly for the most updated version. If a class with which you'd like support isn't yet posted, please review the list of supported classes at the bottom of "General Information" tab. If your class isn't there, please explore the resources under our "Off-Site Tutoring" tab.
| Subject | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| ACCOUNTING 10 | Drop In with Hawa 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Hawa 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Drop In with Hawa 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
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| ACCOUNTING 11 | Drop In with Hawa 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Hawa 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Drop In with Hawa 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
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| ADOBE SUITE (General Help) | Drop In with Grace 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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| ANTHROPOLOGY 1 | Drop In with Lily 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Drop In with Lily 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Drop In with Lily 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
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| ARTS 4 |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Mia |
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| ARTS 55 | Drop In with Grace 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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| BIOLOGY 10 | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Drop In with Mia 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Mia 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| BIOLOGY 11 | Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Drop In with Malinda 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Malinda 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Malinda 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Drop In with Tahani 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
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| BIOLOGY 41 | Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
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| BIOLOGY 42 | Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
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| BIOLOGY 43 | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| BIOLOGY 45 | Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
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| BIOLOGY 47 | Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
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| BUSINESS 46 | Drop In with Grace 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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| CHEMISTRY 1A | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| CHEMISTRY 1B | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| CHEMISTRY 2 | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| CHEMISTRY 12A | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| CHEMISTRY 12B | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| CHEMISTRY 30A | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| CHEMISTRY 30B |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Reagan |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Jacob |
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| CHEMISTRY 50 | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| CHILD STUDIES 2 | Drop In with Tahani 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
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| COMMUNICATION STUDIES 1 | Drop In with Mia 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Sam 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Drop In with Mia 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Drop In with Angela 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Sam 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Drop In with Angela 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
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| COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2 | Drop In with Hawa 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Hawa 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Drop In with Hawa 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
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| COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 4A | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Mia |
Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| COUNSELING 50 | Drop In with Tahani 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
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| DIGITAL MEDIA 1 | Drop In with Grace 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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| DIGITAL MEDIA 14C | Drop In with Grace 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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| DIGITAL MEDIA 21A | Drop In with Grace 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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| ECONOMICS 1A/2A | Drop In with Mia 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Mia 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| ECONOMICS 1B/2B | Drop In with Mia 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Mia 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| ENGLISH 1A | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Drop In with Adriana 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Sam 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Drop In with Arthi 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Drop In with Rania 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Drop In with Angela 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Drop In with Sam 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Drop In with Angela 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM Drop In with Arthi 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Drop In with Mannie 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Drop In with Rania 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Drop In with Rania 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| ENGLISH 1B |
Drop In with Adriana Drop In with Rania |
Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Sam |
Drop In with Rania 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| ENGLISH 1C | Drop In with Sam 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Drop In with Jeanette Richey (English Instructor) 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Drop In with Sam 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Drop In with Jeanette Richey (English Instructor) 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
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| ENGLISH 99X | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie Drop In with Sam Drop In with Rania |
Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie Drop In with Mannie |
Drop In with Rania 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| ENGLISH 903 | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie Drop In with Sam Drop In with Rania |
Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie Drop In with Mannie |
Drop In with Rania 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| ENGLISH 905 | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie Drop In with Sam Drop In with Rania |
Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie Drop In with Mannie |
Drop In with Rania 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| ENGLISH 905X | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie Drop In with Sam Drop In with Rania |
Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie Drop In with Mannie |
Drop In with Rania 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| EXCEL (General Help) |
Drop In with Grace 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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| FASHION DESIGN & APPAREL TECH 44 | Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
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| FASHION DESIGN & APPAREL TECH 52A | Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
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| FASHION DESIGN & APPAREL TECH 52B | Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
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| FASHION DESIGN & APPAREL TECH 70 | Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
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| FRENCH 1A | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Drop In with Mannie 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
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| FRENCH 2A | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Drop In with Mannie 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
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| FRENCH 11A/B | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Drop In with Mannie 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
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| HISTORY 17A | Drop In with Tahani 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
Drop In with Evie 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
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| HISTORY 17B | Drop In with Evie 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
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| JAPANESE 1A |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Mia |
Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| JAPANESE 1B |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Mia |
Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| KINESIOLOGY 51/H |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Mia |
Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| MATH D | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Drop In with Catherine 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Drop In with Hawa 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Mia |
Drop In with Hawa 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Drop In with Hawa 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Drop In with Catherine 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Drop In with Arthi 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| MATH G |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| MATH 1 |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Catherine Drop In with Hawa |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Tzelzin |
Drop In with Hawa Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| MATH 2 |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Catherine Drop In with Hawa |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Tzelzin |
Drop In with Hawa Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Arthi Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| MATH 3A |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Catherine Drop In with Hawa |
Drop In with Mia |
Drop In with Hawa Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Arthi Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| MATH 3B |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Tzelzin |
Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Drop In with Catherine 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Arthi Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| MATH 4A | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Drop In with Arthi 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Drop In with Arthi 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| MATH 4B | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| MATH 10 | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Lily 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Mia Drop In with Lily |
Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Drop In with Lily 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| MATH 12 | Drop In with Lily 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Drop In with Lily 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Drop In with Lily 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
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| MATH 19 | Drop In with Arthi 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Drop In with Arthi 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
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| MATH 104 |
Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Reagan
Drop In with Jacob |
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| MATH 105 |
Drop In with Jacob
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Drop In with Mia Drop In with Mia Drop In with Lily |
Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Lily |
Drop In with Rania 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| MATH 106/C/R |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Catherine Drop In with Hawa |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Tzelzin |
Drop In with Hawa Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Arthi Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| MATH 902/P |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Catherine Drop In with Hawa |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Tzelzin |
Drop In with Hawa Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Arthi Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| MATH 903/R |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Catherine Drop In with Hawa |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Tzelzin |
Drop In with Hawa Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| MUSIC 10 | Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
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| NONCREDIT MATH 101 |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Catherine Drop In with Hawa |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Tzelzin |
Drop In with Hawa Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Arthi Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| NONCREDIT MATH 102 |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Catherine Drop In with Hawa |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Tzelzin |
Drop In with Hawa Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Arthi Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| NONCREDIT MATH 103 |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Catherine Drop In with Hawa |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Arthi |
Drop In with Hawa Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Arthi Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| NONCREDIT MATH 104 |
Drop In with Jacob Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Catherine Drop In with Hawa |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Tzelzin |
Drop In with Hawa Drop In with Catherine |
Drop In with Tzelzin Drop In with Reagan Drop In with Jacob |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| PHILOSOPHY 1 | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Drop In with Mannie 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
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| PHILOSOPHY 3 | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Drop In with Mannie 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
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| PHILOSOPHY 17 | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Drop In with Mannie 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
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| PHYSICS 1 | Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Drop In with Catherine 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Drop In with Catherine 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| PHYSICS 2A | Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Drop In with Reagan 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
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| PHYSICS 4A | Drop In with Catherine 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Arthi 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Catherine 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Arthi 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Drop In with Catherine 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| PHYSICS 4B | Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
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| PHYSICS (General Help: All Levels) |
Drop In with Kashi Nath (Physics Instructor) 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
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| POLITICAL SCIENCE 1 | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie Drop In with Mia |
Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Drop In with Tahani 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Drop In with Mannie 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Drop In with Evie 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
| PSYCHOLOGY 1 | Drop In with Sejla 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Drop In with Lily 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Drop In with Sejla 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Drop In with Mia Drop In with Mia |
Drop In with Sejla 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Drop In with Mia 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Angela 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM Drop In with Lily 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Drop In with Mannie 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
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| PSYCHOLOGY 2 | Drop In with Sejla 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Drop In with Sejla 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Drop In with Sejla 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| PSYCHOLOGY 7 | Drop In with Sejla 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Drop In with Sejla 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Drop In with Sejla 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| PSYCHOLOGY 12 | Drop In with Sejla 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Drop In with Sejla 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Drop In with Sejla 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| SOCIOLOGY 1 | Drop In with Angela 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Angela 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
Drop In with Evie 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
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| SOCIOLOGY 2 | Drop In with Rania 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Rania 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Drop In with Evie 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM Drop In with Rania 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| SOCIOLOGY 45 | Drop In with Tahani 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
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| SPANISH 1A | Drop In with Jacob 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Drop In with Tzelzin 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Drop In with Jacob 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM Drop In with Mannie 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
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| SPANISH 1B | Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Drop In with Mannie 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Drop In with Mannie 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
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| SPANISH (General Help) |
Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Drop In with Grecia 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
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| THEATER ARTS 10 | Drop In with Evie 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
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| THEATER ARTS 14C | Drop In with Tahani 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
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| WOMEN & GENDER STUDIES 1 | Drop In with Angela 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Angela 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
Drop In with Evie 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
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| WOMEN & GENDER STUDIES 2 | Drop In with Angela 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Angela 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
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| WOMEN & GENDER STUDIES 3 | Drop In with Angela 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Angela 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
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| WRITING HELP (General: All Subjects) | Drop In with Mannie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie Drop In with Sam Drop In with Rania |
Drop In with Angela 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Drop In with Mannie Drop In with Mannie |
Drop In with Rania 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Off–Site Tutoring
Free online tutoring via NetTutor
In order to access this free, outsourced, online service, please click on the link marked "NetTutor 24/7" on the left column menu of your Canvas course shell. If your instructor has not activated his/her course in Canvas, please request it so this feature (only) will be enabled for your class.
Off–Site Tutoring
If you're not a current West Valley College student, or if you need private, face-to-face tutoring outside of the Tutorial Center, we recommended the following sources, not affiliated with WVC:
- Tutree.com: an online resource (and app) that allows you to connect with tutors near you who have been vetted by Tutree; payment can also be made securely through their site and/or app.
- "The 10 Best Tutoring Centers in Saratoga" is an online listing of Yelp's top-rated tutorial centers close to West Valley. Many focus on K-12 education, but some may offer higher-level help as well.
- Craigslist: many private tutors advertise via Craigslist, but you need to search for and vet them yourself. It's a good resource to see who's available, their level of expertise (from high school students to PhDs), and the going hourly rate for private tutors in the Bay Area. Of course, as with any Craigslist ad, please meet in a public place and be safe.
NOTE: The Success/Tutorial Center does NOT hire out our tutors for private, off-site tutoring. Additionally, we will NOT provide a tutor's private contact information to those who request it. We highly value the safety and privacy of our staff, and thank you for understanding.
Workshops
Workshops are held in the Success Center's computer classroom, are run by faculty members, and have tutoring available afterwards for that area of focus. More workshops (for various subjects and study skills) are being developed now and will be implemented in the future. If you have any questions about them or want to request one, please speak with the Success Center Coordinator, Jen Wagner, or email her at jennifer.wagner@westvalley.edu.
February Topics
Week 2
- Understanding Essay Prompts on Tuesday, February 5 at 12:30 PM
- Scholarship Essay on Thursday, February 7 at 2:30 PM
Week 3
- Scholarship Essay on Tuesday, February 12 at 12:30 PM
- Thesis/Topic Sentences on Thursday, February 14 at 2:30 PM
Week 4
- Introductions and Conclusions on Tuesday, February 19 at 12:30 PM
- Scholarship Essay on Thursday, February 21 at 2:30 PM
Week 5
- Sentence Fragments on Tuesday, February 26 at 12:30 PM
- Summarizing and Paraphrasing on Thursday, February 28 at 2:30 PM
March Topics
Week 6
- Editing and Proofreading on Tuesday, March 5 at 12:30 PM
- Metacognition on Thursday, March 7 at 9:00 AM
- Citing Sources on Thursday, March 7 at 2:30 PM
- Thesis and Topic Sentences on Friday, March 8 at 9:00 AM
Week 7
- Summarizing and Paraphrasing on Tuesday, March 12 at 12:30 PM
- Editing and Proofreading on Thursday, March 14 at 9:00 AM
- Editing and Proofreading on Thursday, March 14 at 2:30 PM
- Metacognition on Friday, March 15 at 9:00 AM
Week 8
- Citing Sources (MLA) on Tuesday, March 19 at 12:30 PM
- Introductions and Conclusions on Thursday, March 21 at 9:00 AM
- Introductions and Conclusions on Thursday, March 21 at 2:30 PM
- Summarizing and Paraphrasing on Friday, March 22 at 9:00 AM
Week 9
- Sentence Fragments on Tuesday, March 26 at 12:30 PM
- Thesis and Topic Sentences on Thursday, March 28 at 9:00 AM
- Thesis and Topic Sentences on Thursday, March 28 at 2:30 PM
- Citing Sources on Friday, March 29 at 9:00 AM