English (ENGL) Lab
About the Lab
The College Level English Tutoring Lab in Juniper Hall 216 (campus map) offers ENGL students an inclusive, welcoming, non-judgmental environment to receive writing support.
Our friendly, knowledgeable writing coaches/tutors provide one-on-one consultations to help students plan, draft, revise, and edit their ENGL course assignments. Our collaborative process is designed to help students build writing skills for academic, personal, and career success.
2022-2023 Snapshot
- 963 one-on-one writing sessions
- 80% of tutored students completed their ENGL course with an A, B, or C grade
Walk-in Hours (JH 216)Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Remote Hours (Zoom)(by AlamoNAVIGATE appointment) Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm |
How to Book a Zoom Tutoring Appointment in AlamoNAVIGATE
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For assistance, please contact Veronica Luna, Academic Program Specialist, at vluna81@alamo.edu or (210) 486-4525.
Our Services
Walk-in Writing Consultations (30-60 minutes)
We offer ENGL students customized, one-on-one writing consultations with friendly, knowledgeable tutors for any ENGL course assignment.
Remote Tutoring via Zoom (by AlamoNAVIGATE appointment only)
Schedule a Zoom tutoring session for any ENGL course. Please contact Veronica Luna at vluna81@alamo.edu or (210) 486-4525 for scheduling issues on AlamoNAVIGATE.
Open Writing Lab
Students can use lab computers and "focus pod," print with a GoPrint account, and access writing handouts. Our lab is a welcoming, quiet workspace to do your writing!
How We Can Help
Student Services
- Brainstorming essay topics
- Essay organization and paragraph development
- Grammar, syntax, and punctuation
- Research and citation
- MLA documentation and format - Download MLA 9 Summary
- The writing process and time management
Faculty Services
Please reach out to Veronica Luna (vluna81@alamo.edu) to collaborate with the ENGL Lab.
- Lab Tours and Classroom Visits:
- ENGL faculty are encouraged to bring F2F classes to the lab for a tour of our space.
- Host us in your class for a brief informational presentation.
- Skills Workshops:
- Our staff is available to facilitate workshops on the following topics:
- Brain-based Reading Strategies
- Quick Tips for Narrative Writing
- Effective Thesis Statements
- Integrating Sources in Research Essays
- Our staff is available to facilitate workshops on the following topics:
- Curated Resources:
- The ENGL Lab has compiled a collection of writing resources, style guides, graphic organizers, and reference materials to support both faculty and students.
- Faculty are welcome to borrow materials from our small collection of icebreakers and community-building games and activities.
What to Expect During a Tutoring Session
- Bring the assignment directions/prompt and relevant readings and notes to your session.
- After introductions, you and your tutor will have a conversation about your writing concerns and identify a goal for your session.
- The tutor will ask questions and provide guidance as you make decisions about your writing. We encourage students to ask for clarification throughout the session.
- After your session, your tutor will record details in AlamoNAVIGATE and request that you complete the post-session student satisfaction survey.
Lab Policies
- We request that students schedule tutoring sessions at least one day in advance of the assignment deadline to allow time to incorporate the tutor’s feedback.
- Please apply feedback between appointments to ensure that you are developing as a writer.
- For Zoom tutoring appointments, please log on within 15 minutes of the scheduled start to avoid a cancellation.
- Students who are working on take-home midterm or final exams must have instructor permission to work on these assignments at the ENGL Lab.
Meet the ENGL Lab’s Professional Tutors:
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Hours:
Monday - Thursday
9 AM–8 PM
Fridays: 9 AM–2 PM
Locations:
INRW Lab - RLC 205
(campus map)
College English Tutoring
Lab - JH 216
(campus map)
Veronica Luna
Academic Program Specialist
Room: Juniper Hall, JH 216
Phone: 210-486-4525
Email: vluna81@alamo.edu