The CLUE
E-tutoring is available for students seeking tutoring assistance during FINALS WEEK. Please follow the link for more information & instructions on how to log in.
We are excited to announce the merger of the WELL and Writing Center into the new CLUE (Center for Learning & Using English) at South Seattle College!
CLUE is open October 1, 2024 – December 8, 2024
CLUE Overview
The CLUE provides tutoring services for a wide range of writing and language needs at South Seattle College. At our center, you can sit down with a friendly tutor who will help you with all kinds of projects and issues, such as academic essays or improving your English. Our tutors work with you one-on-one, offering personalized support and guidance at any stage of your journey. Come visit us and see how we can help you succeed!
Language Support: Practice your English with a personal conversation partner and get help with grammar! Our tutors offer one-on-one or small group “Talk Time” sessions.
Writing Support: CLUE tutors assist with any step of the writing process from brainstorming to paragraph development and organization to editing.
Technical Support: Having trouble with technology? CLUE tutors can help you with basic computer skills, such as setting up accounts, using Microsoft Word, and navigating Canvas.
Our Commitment
At the CLUE, we are here to support your learning. We can help you with academic papers, personal narratives, grammar refinement, and conversation skills. For more details, please visit our Canvas site:
Visit Our Canvas Site!
Center Hours
In-Person Tutoring
Location: LIB 215
Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Online Tutoring
Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday - Sunday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Appointments
To Schedule an Appointment:
- In-Person: Visit LIB 215 and a greeter will assist you.
- Phone: Call us at (206) 934-6413 and a greeter will assist you.
- Zoom: Click the center’s Zoom link for immediate assistance during center hours.
- On Your Own: Schedule via Starfish. Simply sign into your Starfish account and follow the instructions in this video. Need more detailed assistance? Watch this video!
To Drop-In:
- Students may drop by our center (Lib 215) or visit our Zoom link to see if we have an available tutor anytime during open hours. If one of our tutors is available, you can see them!
If We Are Fully Booked or Closed:
Check out additional online tutoring through our partnership with the Western eTutoring Consortium. Details and login information are available on our website!
Helpful Video Overview
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A: There are two convenient ways to connect with a tutor – dropping-in for real-time help or scheduling an appointment to meet with a tutor at a future date. To learn how to request either one, please click on the “Appointments” link above.
A: To get the most out of your tutoring session, bring with you the work you are seeking help with along with any instructions or guidelines from your instructor.
If you are getting help through Zoom, have these materials accessible on your system so you can share them through Zoom. Be sure that you know where on your system the files are saved so you can send them to the tutor through Zoom if necessary.
A: To engage in an online tutoring session, you'll need a computer equipped with a microphone for Zoom meetings. While a camera is highly beneficial for a more interactive experience, it's optional. If you're encountering issues or don't have the necessary equipment for Zoom, please click here for assistance.
A: Students are limited to two appointments per day; in other words, students will not be able to schedule more than two 30-minute appointments back-to-back with tutors on any given day. In addition, students may only visit CLUE up to 3 times per assignment.
A: CLUE tutors are happy to assist you with grammar, sentence clarity, and other important aspects of editing a final draft, but they cannot correct grammar errors or revise your papers for you. They will offer instruction and valuable feedback, help you to recognize errors and guide you in how to edit your own writing. They will also give you helpful materials to take with you to practice the skills and learn to be a confident, independent writer.
A: If there are no students waiting to do a drop-in, you may still attend and have your tutoring session beyond the appointment time. However, if there are students waiting to do a drop-in session, they may be assigned to your tutor if you are more than five minutes late to your appointment.
A: We offer group tutoring for students who are working on a collaborative project, interested in practicing their conversation skills, or who are taking the same course and have similar questions.
To have a group tutoring session, your group can join the tutoring center's Zoom call or arrive at the in-person location on campus during open hours and do a drop-in tutoring session as a group. If you would like to set up a group tutoring session in advance, join the Zoom call and ask the tutor who greets you to help you set up a group tutoring appointment.
A: Yes! Please see our Canvas site for the current workshop schedule.
Additional Contact Information
Center information:
- Location: Lib 215
- Phone: 206.934.6413
- Email: CLUE@seattlecolleges.edu
For help scheduling workshops, requesting a tutor navigator, or general questions about our services:
Lukas Lorenzini, ESL Faculty Coordinator
Lukas.Lorenzini@seattlecolleges.edu
Tish Lopez, English Faculty Coordinator
Leticia.Lopez@seattlecolleges.edu
For other issues or problems:
Marianna Asaturova, Director of Tutoring
Marianna.Asaturova@seattlecolleges.edu
Phone: (206) 934-6650