English (ENGL) Lab

About the Lab

Juniper Hall大学英语辅导实验室216 (campus map) offers ENGL students an inclusive, welcoming, 非评判的环境,以获得写作支持.

Our friendly, 知识渊博的写作教练/导师提供一对一的咨询,帮助学生制定计划, draft, revise, and edit their ENGL course assignments. 我们的协作过程旨在帮助学生建立学术写作技能, personal, and career success.

2022-2023 Snapshot
  • 963 one-on-one writing sessions
  • 80%的辅导学生以A、B或C的成绩完成了他们的英语课程

 

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Walk-in Hours (JH 216)

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

Remote Hours (Zoom)

(by AlamoNAVIGATE appointment)

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

如何在AlamoNAVIGATE预订Zoom家教预约

  1. Click Start Here in ACES account.
  2. Select Appointments and click on Schedule an Appointment.
  3. For Appointment types, select Tutoring.
  4. Select Tutoring - NVC - English & Reading (CARES) -JH 216.
  5. Click Find Available Time and confirm appointment.

如需帮助,请联系维罗妮卡卢娜,学术项目专家,在 vluna81@aplrealestate.com 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, 任何英语课程作业的知识渊博的导师.

通过Zoom远程辅导(仅限AlamoNAVIGATE预约)
为任何英语课程安排Zoom辅导课程. Please contact Veronica Luna at vluna81@aplrealestate.com 或(210)486 -4525查询AlamoNAVIGATE的日程安排问题.

Open Writing Lab
Students can use lab computers and "focus pod," print with a GoPrint account, and access writing handouts. 我们的实验室是一个温馨、安静的工作场所,适合你写作!

 

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@aplrealestate.com) to collaborate with the ENGL Lab. 

  • Lab Tours and Classroom Visits:
    • 我们鼓励英语教学教师带F2F班来实验室参观我们的空间.
    • 邀请我们在你的课堂上做一个简短的信息介绍. 
  • Skills Workshops:
    • 我们的职员会安排举办以下主题的工作坊:
      • Brain-based Reading Strategies
      • Quick Tips for Narrative Writing
      • Effective Thesis Statements
      • Integrating Sources in Research Essays
  • Curated Resources:
    • 英语语言实验室编写了一个写作资源的集合, style guides, graphic organizers, 和参考资料,以支持教师和学生.
    • 欢迎教师从我们的小型破冰游戏和社区建设游戏和活动中借用材料. 

 

 

What to Expect During a Tutoring Session

  • 把作业指示/提示以及相关的阅读材料和笔记带到课堂上.
  • After introductions, 你和你的导师将讨论你的写作问题,并确定你的写作目标.
  • 导师会在你决定写作时提出问题并提供指导. 我们鼓励学生在整个课程中要求澄清.
  • After your session, 您的导师将在AlamoNAVIGATE中记录详细信息,并要求您填写 post-session student satisfaction survey.

 

Lab Policies

  • 我们要求学生在作业截止日期前至少提前一天安排辅导课程,以便有时间听取导师的反馈意见.
  • 请应用约会之间的反馈,以确保你正在发展为一个作家.
  • For Zoom tutoring appointments, please log on within 15 minutes of the scheduled start to avoid a cancellation.
  • 参加期中或期末考试的学生必须得到老师的许可才能在ENGL实验室完成这些作业.

 

Meet the ENGL Lab’s Professional Tutors:

Alberto

Alberto

在NVC, Alamo学院或其他组织辅导多年;

1 year

Favorite punctuation mark:

Ampersand

Favorite literary genre:

Sci-fi

What 3 words describe your tutoring style?

Methodical, efficient, helpful

Emoji that represents your personality

😐😇🤓

哪首歌最能代表你作为作家的旅程?

Stay by Ghost

每个大学生都应该读的一本书是什么?

God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert

关于写作过程,你希望更多的学生了解什么?

Pre-writing

Alice

Alice

在NVC, Alamo学院或其他组织辅导多年;

17 years

Favorite punctuation mark:

Comma

Favorite literary genre:

19th century

What 3 words describe your tutoring style?

Patient and student-centered

Emoji that represents your personality

😊😄

哪首歌最能代表你作为作家的旅程?

“Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers

每个大学生都应该读的一本书是什么?

“The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost

关于写作过程,你希望更多的学生了解什么?

The writing process takes time.

Butch

Butch

在NVC, Alamo学院或其他组织辅导多年;

13 years at NVC and 2 years at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Favorite punctuation mark:

Semicolon

Favorite literary genre:

History

What 3 words describe your tutoring style?

A student-centered approach

Emoji that represents your personality

😎

哪首歌最能代表你作为作家的旅程?

“Long Train Running” by the Doobie Brothers

每个大学生都应该读的一本书是什么?

The Elements of Style by Strunk & White

关于写作过程,你希望更多的学生了解什么?

这正是一个需要批判性思维的过程.

David

David

在NVC, Alamo学院或其他组织辅导多年;

在雷士公司工作了13年,在SAC工作了10年,在UTSA工作了7年

Favorite punctuation mark:

Tilde

Favorite literary genre:

Horror/Sci-fi

What 3 words describe your tutoring style?

The student comes first.

Emoji that represents your personality

😊🤓

哪首歌最能代表你作为作家的旅程?

“Wandering Fool” by Daniel and the Sparrows

每个大学生都应该读的一本书是什么?

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

关于写作过程,你希望更多的学生了解什么?

在创作的时候,学会如何忽略语法和写作的机制.

Jo Ann

Jo Ann

在NVC, Alamo学院或其他组织辅导多年;

12 years at NVC

Favorite punctuation mark:

Semicolon

Favorite literary genre:

Non-fiction

What 3 words describe your tutoring style?

Student-centered, engaged, down-to-earth

Emoji that represents your personality

🥰😍😂

哪首歌最能代表你作为作家的旅程?

“Rewrite” by Paul Simon

每个大学生都应该读的一本书是什么?

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

关于写作过程,你希望更多的学生了解什么?

经历写作过程的每一步都能塑造和润色最终的作品.

Malaika

Malaika

在NVC, Alamo学院或其他组织辅导多年;

1.5 years at Northeast Lake View, 5 months at NVC

Favorite punctuation mark:

Ellipsis

Favorite literary genre:

Creative non-fiction, Realism

What 3 words describe your tutoring style?

Patient, helpful, warm

Emoji that represents your personality

😀 🧐

哪首歌最能代表你作为作家的旅程?

“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield

每个大学生都应该读的一本书是什么?

The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

关于写作过程,你希望更多的学生了解什么?

Writing is a process. 它发生在需要计划、编辑、头脑风暴、修改等阶段.

Moji

Moji

在NVC, Alamo学院或其他组织辅导多年;

14 years at NVC

Favorite punctuation mark:

Comma

Favorite literary genre:

Poetry

What 3 words describe your tutoring style?

Approachable, nurturing, enthusiastic

Emoji that represents your personality

😍

哪首歌最能代表你作为作家的旅程?

Songs to get me in the mood of writing

每个大学生都应该读的一本书是什么?

The People We Keep by Allison Larkin

关于写作过程,你希望更多的学生了解什么?

First, understand the assignment. Brainstorm ideas on the topic. Create a graphic organizer.