Writing & Tutoring Center

Giving you the help you need to get the most out of your education - no matter the subject.

About the Writing & Tutoring Center

The mission of the Writing & Tutoring Center is to help you become a more successful learner, both in your classes and beyond your time at TCC. Learning is an ongoing process, and our goal here is to help you develop skills and strategies along the way.

Our focus is on the student. We strive to help you establish successful strategies, to get to know your own learning and writing process better, and to guide you through the trials and tribulations of your academic career. Learning IS a process. To improve, you must practice and be patient. Your tutor is just one stop on the path. Our goal is to take you one step forward on this journey

What subjects can I get help with in the WTC?

The Writing & Tutoring Center is a multi-disciplinary program that offers help in many of the courses you are taking at TCC!

Here is a list of some of the courses we support, both online and in person (some subjects not offered every quarter: check with us!)

English and writing in all subjects
ESL/EAP
Biology
Chemistry
ABE courses
Computer Science
Philosophy
Physics

Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology
Political Science
History and Humanities
Music appreciation
Languages: Spanish, Chinese, Japanese
Anatomy & Physiology
Math
Engineering

Our Hours

Find our hours for our on campus center, online tutoring, and more!

Hours of the WTC

Mondays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesdays 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesdays 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursdays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fridays 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Want help? Call 253-566-6032 or write to tutoring@tacomacc.edu

What to Expect from WTC Tutors

- Put the student first, asking questions about the project or academic subject you are working on to clarify the instructor’s assignment;
- Create and maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment;
- Create an ethical working space with clear boundaries;
- Work together to figure out the best use of everyone’s time and abilities;
- Value everyone’s point of view, voice, and experience;
- Value everyone’s ways of learning and thinking;
- Be patient with each other and acknowledge each of our humanity;
- Empower each other to take ownership of our own work, goals, and learning;
- Create a productive space to share ideas and learning, generate strategies for understanding, study techniques, and next steps;
- Focus on the learning, as that’s what we are all about;
- Work together to find resources and answers;
- Listen to and learn from each other!
We try to hold close to TCC's Academic Integrity policies and the value of education.

As we try to respond to students' use of AI in their coursework, the WTC . . .
- WON'T “police” students;
- WILL promote students’ best use of the tools available to learn;
- WILL work to help you unack the “why”;
- WILL use good judgement in interpreting instructors’ rules and expectations.

Where to Find Us

The Student Learning Centers, including the Writing & Tutoring Center (WTC), Math Advising Resource Center (MARC), Business Education Center (BEC), Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program, and Dedicated Tutoring (DT) programs, are all committed to supporting students when and where we can. These programs offer both online and in person programming to meet students' needs.

Here are the locations where you can find the Writing & Tutoring Center Tutors:

In Person, Face-2-Face Tutoring

Drop in or make an appointment to see a tutor in the Writing & Tutoring Center.

The Writing & Tutoring Center is open starting fall quarter to students! Located right above the library in building 7, on the second floor (room 221), students will find tutors, computers, study space, and resources!

One-to-One Online Tutoring

Visit our Canvas page to make an appointment for an online session or an in-person WTC tutor, or access eTutoring.

TCC students, follow the link this link to “Our Virtual Tutoring Page" to access our information and links!

Our Canvas Page

Canvas Tutoring for Writing

You can submit a paper to get feedback from a tutor any time.

TCC students, Follow the link to "Our Virtual Tutoring Page," then from that page, choose “Send us a paper to get written feedback"
or click on the link to Our Writing Support Page, "enroll in course," then "go to course."

Our Canvas Page

Open Drop-In Sessions

Want to practice your English in a safe and fun environment? See our schedule below! NO RSVP necessary!

IN PERSON Wednesdays 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM with Debbye and Eileen

Building 7, room 223 (across from the WTC!)

IN PERSON Thursdays 2:00 - 3:00 PM with Meg and Rose

Building 7, room 223 (across from the WTC!)

ONLINE Wednesdays 3:00 PM– 4:00 PM with Lindsey and Laurie

To access, go to our Canvas page then click on "Drop-in English conversation Practice" to get to Zoom link.

Want to improve your spoken English and verbal proficiency? Conversation Group provides a relaxed setting in which to work on your pronunciation and overall language skills! All students—native English speakers and ESL/AESL students--are welcome to join us. This is a fun alternative way to learn and practice English outside of a stressful classroom setting.
A&P (Anatomy & Physiology) Corner

Wednesdays 10:00am - 11:00am with Sarai in 7-221 (WTC)

Biology 160 Drop-In

Wednesdays 10:30am - 11:30am with Jaria in 7-221 (WTC)

Chemistry Corner

Mondays 10:30am - 11:30am with Nick in 7-221 (WTC)

Wednesdays 1:00pm - 2:00pm with Mariam in 7-221 (WTC)

Microbiology Corner

Fridays 10:30am - 11:30 am with Noah in 7-221 (WTC)

Physics Focus

Tuesdays 10:30am - 11:30 am with Harley in 7-221 (WTC)

Any Other Questions?

We're always here to help! Contact us at 253-566-6032 or email us!

Front desk, Writing & Tutoring Center

Heather Urschel, Program Director

Lu-A Kikuo, Program Specialist

Email Front desk Email Heather Email Lu-A