Academic Support Services
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The Academic Support Center/ CD Quiet Lounge will be open for the Fall 2024 semester.
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The College Discovery Program is offering Online Tutoring Support through Zoom Platform.
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Located in Library Building, Room 102, CD students have access to their own Academic Support Center/ CD Quiet Lounge (tutoring center), which offers free one-to-one and group tutoring in most courses offered at the college.
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CD students may also utilize the center's computers for research projects, printing, and completing class assignments.
Sign up for an Appointment
Making an Appointment
The College Discovery Academic Support Center is offering live and online one-to-one and group tutoring sessions for a wide selection of your courses. We are using Zoom Platform to offer our services in a virtual environment at this time.
To Receive Content Tutoring, use the following steps:
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Use the links below to look for the courses for which we offer tutoring and your tutor.
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Choose a tutor and time that works for you. Then choose a second tutor and time in case your first choice is not available. Appointments can be made up to six days in advance, but not on the same day and before 4pm.
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Request an appointment for tutoring by emailing us at: [email protected]. Please tell us your first and second choice. One of our dedicated staff members will contact you to confirm your appointment. All next day appointments must be requested before 4pm.
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Check your e-mail on the day of your appointment. Just click on the link included in the e-mail to join the session. It's that simple! You'll also receive a tip sheet for working on Blackboard Collaborate. Please read these tips before your session starts.
If the course you need help with is not listed below, please schedule an appointment at the Center for Tutoring and Academic Support (CTAS). View the Resources for Subject Area Learning offered by CTAS.
The Office of Special Programs is also offering online tutoring for students within the College Discovery Program’s (CD). Stop by to set up an appointment with a tutor.
If you have any questions regarding academic support, please feel free to contact me.
Jeffrey M. Collins - M.Ed.
Academic Resource Specialist
College Discovery Program
[email protected]
718-631-6618 (Main Office)
College Discovery Tutors Work Schedule for Fall 2024
August 28th, 2024, - December 20th, 2024
| Tutors | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| Jianjuan Li |
9am to 5pm |
9am to 5pm |
N/A |
1pm to 6pm |
N/A |
| Wei Shi |
10am to 1pm |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
10am to 5pm |
| Cho Wing Ng |
12pm to 5pm |
11am to 4pm |
10am to 3pm |
11am to 4pm |
N/A |
| Michelle Archibald |
9am to 4pm |
9am to 4pm |
9am to 4pm |
9am to 4pm |
9am to 4pm |
| Shantal Edwards |
N/A |
9am to 2pm |
N/A |
9am to 2pm |
10am to 1pm |
| Victor Villa |
1am to 4pm |
9am to 4pm |
9am to 4pm |
9am to 4pm |
N/A |
Courses being Tutored - Fall 2024
| Tutors | Courses Tutored |
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| Jianjuan Li | BI-131, BI-140, BI-201, BI-301, BI-302, MA-119, CH-152 |
| Wei Shi | BU-101, BU-102, BU-111, BU-203, ECON-101, ECON-102, MA-114 MA-119, MA-121, MA-128, MA-10A, MA-10W |
| Cho Wing Ng | BI-131, BI-132, PSYC-101, MA-119, SP-211, SP-213, PHIL-101, ENGL-101 |
| Shantal Edwards | All English and Psychology courses, SP-211, HE-102, HE-103, HE-105, HE-107, SOCY-101, MA-336, BI-140, HIST-112 |
| Michelle Archibald | All Psychology, English and Sociology courses, SP-211 |
| Victor Villa | HIST-110, HIST-111, HIST-127, HIST-128, LS-111, LS-112. BU-101, BU-102, BU-201 |
Tutors by Department
Accounting
- Wei Shi
- Victor Villa
Biology
- Jianjuan Li
- Cho Wing Ng
Chemistry
- Jianjuan Li
Criminology
- Shantal Edwards
Economics
- Wei Shi
English
- Cho Wing Ng
- Shantal
- Michelle Archibald
Health Science
- Shantal Edwards
History
- Victor Villa
Math
- Wei Shi
- Cho Wing Ng
- Jianjuan Li
Physics
- Jianjuan Li
Psychology
- Cho Wing Ng
- Jianjuan Li
- Shantal Edwards
- Michelle Archibald
Sociology
- Shantal Edwards
- Michelle Archibald
Spanish
- Victor Villa
Speech
- Shantal Edwards
Academic Support Center Calendar of Events
| AUGUST | COLLEGE DISCOVERY CENTER ONLINE TUTORING AVAILABLE! |
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Monday 8/26 |
College Discovery Tutor Training Day 10am to 2pm- In person (PPP & Live Discussions) |
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Tuesday |
College Discovery Tutor Training Day 10am to 2pm- In person (PPP & Live Discussions) |
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Wednesday |
College Discovery Center is “OPEN” Start of Fall Term – Classes Begin |
| SEPTEMBER | |
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Monday |
College Closed |
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Wednesday |
College Discovery Staff Meeting (11pm to 12pm) |
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Wednesday |
College Discovery Staff Meeting (11pm to 12pm) Brunch with your Tutor (12pm to 1pm) |
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Wednesday |
College Discovery Staff Meeting (11pm to 12pm) |
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Thursday |
How to write "A" English paper (1pm) Spanish for Beginners Workshop (1pm) |
| OCTOBER | |
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Wednesday - Friday |
No classes scheduled College Discovery Staff Meeting (11pm to 12pm) |
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Wednesday |
Anatomy & Physiology BI-301 Workshop |
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Friday - Saturday |
No classes scheduled |
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Monday |
College Closed – no classes scheduled |
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Tuesday |
Classes follow a Monday Schedule |
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Wednesday |
College Discovery Staff Meeting (11pm to 12pm) Halloween Party (1pm to 3pm) |
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Wednesday |
Introduction to Algebra Workshop (1pm) |
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Wednesday |
College Discovery Staff Meeting (11pm to 12pm) |
| NOVEMBER | |
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Wednesday |
How to write "A" English paper (1pm) |
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Tuesday |
Introduction to Algebra Workshop (1pm) |
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Wednesday |
College Discovery Staff Meeting (11pm to 12pm) |
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Wednesday |
Classes follow Friday schedule College Discovery Staff Meeting (11pm to 12pm) |
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Thursday - Friday |
College Closed - no classes schedule |
| DECEMBER | |
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Monday |
College Discovery Staff Meeting (11pm to 12pm) Money Matters Director of Testing Anthony Content (TBA) |
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Saturday |
Last Day of Classes |
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Sunday - Sunday |
Final Examinations / Center Open for Tutoring / End of Fall 2024 |
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Sunday - Monday |
CD Academic Support Center & College Closed College Closed |
