Student Success Center/Tutoring
Alysse (Lisa) Hansen, Manager, Student Success Center and Testing
Phone: (708) 709-3507
Office: 2635
The Student Success Center offers free tutoring for all credit courses at Prairie State College. All students enrolled in these courses are eligible for no-cost tutoring. While some tutoring is handled by the specific department (i.e., welding and nursing), most are addressed by the Student Success Center.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with a tutor, email Lisa Hansen at ahansen@prairiestate.edu. Please include your first name, last name, ID number, course name and instructor. Also note your preferred availability -- days and times. Review the information about each tutor and indicate if you have a preference. You may also copy your preferred tutor in your email to Lisa Hansen. Tutoring is available either face to face or virtual, depending on subject and tutor availability.
Meet the Tutors
Ugochuku Alozie
Math 085, Math 090, Math 095, Math 095, Math 151, Math 165
Nazario Sanchez-Castillo
Math 085, 090, 095, 151, 165, 171, 172, 173
Costanza Di Bella
Math 099, Math 115
Manuel Flores
Chemistry
Michelle LaTurner
Chemistry
Maysoon Alissa
Math
Shawana Clay
Business
Steve Cole
Math 206
Hala Elashmawl
Math
Claudia Jaramillo-Barbosa
Spanish
Richard Jesik
Astronomy, Chemistry, and Electricity
Pressley Obasi
Chemistry, Physics, Math
Sara Wallace
Biology
Krystle Wigsmoen
Business
Make an appointment with the Writing Center.
Whether trying to avoid failure or achieve honors status, all students can benefit from tutoring. The main focus is to provide individualized and small group tutoring to improve skills, reinforce motivation and support classroom instruction.
The Student Success Center staff is composed of part-time faculty, educators, and peer tutors who are trained to meet students' needs and to help them achieve their potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Tutoring Does the SSC Offer?
We offer tutoring in many different areas - math, English, writing, reading, chemistry,
physics, biology, and Spanish are only a few areas in which we have tutors. Just ask
us. In addition, the writing center is available for English, reading comprehension,
and all written assignments.
Do students need a referral from a professor?
No! It's entirely your choice to come see a tutor - if you feel like you need extra
help or are having trouble understanding a concept or need help writing a paper, come
to the SSC and request a tutoring appointment.
Do students need a referral from a professor?
No! It's entirely your choice to come see a tutor - if you feel like you need extra
help or are having trouble understanding a concept or need help writing a paper, come
to the SSC and request a tutoring appointment.
Is there a fee for tutoring?
No! If you are a Prairie State credit student, tutoring is free.
What happens at a tutoring session?
Essentially, you need to have questions in mind during your session. Where are you
having problems? What do you not understand? The tutor will help you with these concepts.
How long does it take to get a tutor after I submit my request?
We will try as hard as we can to get you in as soon as possible to see a tutor. Remember,
most tutoring is by appointment.
Who is eligible for tutoring?
If you are currently taking credit or developmental courses at Prairie State College
you are eligible for free tutoring.
How long are the sessions?
Tutoring is generally available in half-hour or one hour blocks.
Does tutoring really help?
YES! A survey of students using the tutoring services was taken and we received high
marks.
In addition, recent data analysis showed:
- 72 percent of the students who sought tutoring successfully completed course work with a grade of C or better.
- 81 percent of the students either registered for another semester of classes at PSC or graduated.
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