Learning Lab

Tutoring/Learning Lab

Our Goal is the Success of our Students! The Learning Lab is a one-stop resource to help you succeed academically. 

The Learning Lab offers:

  • Free in-person and online tutoring services for students
  • Computer and printer access
  • Information on academic success strategies
  • TSI Test Prep Sessions

Learning Lab Location:

A Building, 2nd floor, A 204b
281-756-3566

Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Fridays during the summer

Face-to-Face Tutoring
Face to face tutoring is available in the following disciplines. An updated schedule with subject tutoring hours is available on the POD. You can call the Learning Lab at  281-756-3566 or email LearningLab@alvincollege.edu for more information. 

  • Math
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Writing
  • Art
  • Economics
  • History
  • Process Technology
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Computer Science 
  • Cybersecurity

Online Tutoring
ACC offers online tutoring with ACC tutors during the Fall and Spring semesters on Monday – Thursday 8 am to 7 pm (7 pm to 9 pm, by appointment only) and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Online Tutoring appointment links are available on The POD 

We also offer Pear Deck Tutor (formerly TutorMe), an online tutoring company available 24/7. Students can use Pear Deck Tutor for a variety of subjects. Access to Pear Deck Tutor is found on Blackboard. 

TSI Test Prep Sessions
TSI Prep sessions are in-person ONLY in the Alvin Community College Library, Building A, 2nd Floor.

MATH and ELAR TSI Prep Session Dates:

JANUARY
January 26, Friday 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
January 27, Saturday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

FEBRUARY
February 9, Friday 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
February 10, Saturday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
February 23, Friday 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
February 24 Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

MARCH
March 22, Friday 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
March 23, Saturday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

APRIL
April 12, Friday 3:30 pm– 6:30 pm
April 13, Saturday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
April 26, Friday 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
April 27, Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

  • Only ONE workshop can be taken per day
  • Students MUST register before 10 am on the day prior to the desired session
  • Sessions may get cancelled due to a lack of enrollment

Please visit ELAR (English Language Arts and Reading) to register.
Please visit MATH Test Prep to register.

Questions? Contact Diana North: dnorth@alvincollege.edu
Office Phone: 281-756-3555

Staff Contact Information:

Eli Herrera
Academic Support Center Coordinator
281-756-5259
 
Julie Heiman
Developmental Education Specialist
281-756-5217
 

Diana North
Academic Support Specialist
dnorth@alvincollege.edu
281-756-3555

Holly Abel
Academic Support Specialist
habel@alvincollege.edu
281-756-3557

DeLys Mitchell
Administrative Assistant, Learning Commons
dmitchell@alvincollege.edu
281-756-3564