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Inexpensive classes and free tutoring are offered to all LSC students who want to strengthen their abilities to think critically and independently, read analytically, write well, reason quantitatively, and study effectively while mastering course materials. Every semster, we offer classes and tutoring for over a hundred courses in our English and Math Labs. Instructors and tutors alike are trained to challenge as well as support students.

The Tutorial unit builds on the premise that critical thinking and intellectual independence are developed through questioning and dialogue. Most of our tutoring takes place in small group settings. This setting fosters discussion and allows students to listen to, grapple with, and articulate new and different perspectives. It enables students to work collaboratively, helping them to see that they can rely on classmates as well as tutors. Composition courses are tutored almost exclusively one-on-one and focus on the individual's own expression and understanding. We t writing as a process of ongoing revision, teaching students to critically evaluate and edit their own writing.


LSC STAFF
English
Mathematics
Learning Disabilities Program
Maryanne Des Vignes
Tim Osumi
Susan Matranga
Joyce Allen
Adeniyi Adeleye
  


English

Department Chair
Maryanne
Des Vignes
Library 103C
(323) 953-4371
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Maryanne Des Vignes is the chair of the Learning Skills Department. She teaches the Center's Articulation and Pronunciation class as well as the Intermediate Conversation class. In addition, she teaches composition for the English department. She is in the Learning Skills Center Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
English Instructor
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Joyce Allen
Library 103G
(323) 953-4514
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Miss Allen has taught in the Learning Skills Center since 1988. She was Teacher of the Year here at LACC in the 1990 - 1991 academic year, and in addition to teaching English for the Learning Skills Center, she also teaches small group classes such as Overcoming Math Anxiety (see SCHEDULE) and the campus-wide required class for all tutors, Theories and Practices of Tutoring. She also serves on the Curriculum Committee and the Technical Review Team.
English Instructor
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Mathematics

 
Tim Osumi
Library 104
(323) 953-4513
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Tim Osumi teaches most levels of mathematics. Working in the Learning Skills Center, he focuses on math fundamentals and beginning algebra. He is in the LSC from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. everyday except Wednesday.
Mathematics Instructor
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Adeniyi Adeleye
Library 104
(323) 953-4513
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Mr. Adeleye has taught mathematics at LACC and in the Learning Skills Center since 1983. Like his colleague, Mr. Osumi, he teaches many different levels of mathematics. However, most of the LSC classes and tutoring focus on math fundamentals and beginning algebra. Mr. Adeleye is in the Learning Skills Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. He is here everyday except Monday. Both he and Mr. Osumi offer drop-in math tutoring.
Mathematics Instructor
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Disabled Student Programs & Services

Learning Disabilities Specialist
Susan Matranga
Library 103B
(323) 953-4515
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Susan Matranga is one of he coordinators of the Learning Disabilities Program. The program provides assessment for learning disabilities as well as tutoring and accommodation. Ms. Matanga encourages any students concerned about their learning abilities to call and make an appointment. She can be reached during the following hours:
Monday - 9 - 4
Tuesday - 9 - 6
Wednesday - 9 -4
Thursday - 9 -6
Friday - by appointment
Instructor and Counseling
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LSC Study Skills Resources
and Useful Web Sites

 
Study Skills Materials and Useful Web Sites
General Study Skills This site contains useful study skills materials - it addresses a wide range of topics, from notetaking to how to study for objective and multiple choice tests - as well as how to cope with common student problems like test anxiety and procrastination.
English Study Skills This portion of the site deals with concerns common to student writers - like taking in-class essay exams, essay organization, writer's block and the much avoided art of revision.
Academic Web sites This is an often updated collection of web sites that many students have found useful - and if not useful, then, at the very least, quite interesting. The sites are divided into specific categories such as English, Science, Math, History as well as more general categories like Career, Health, and general web resources (for those of you interested in building your own web pages).
 
   
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