Recipes For Success
January
Effective Note-taking Methods
- January 23, 2024
- 12:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fdb0ce27-8dc0-4489-b9d1-2f6ad22a393e@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Take note of our note-taking presentation. If you feel you could improve your skills, or you find that studying from your notes does not lead to the grades you want on tests and papers, join us for a presentation on three highly successful methods.
Test Taking Strategies
- January 24. 2024
- 12:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3cb82844-598d-4a3f-a3e5-8677722df372@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Tests are where the “rubber meets the road” and can often make or break our class experience. Fortunately, there are things we can do to improve our performance in the test situation. In this workshop, we will discuss pre-test, in-test, and post-test strategies that can reduce anxiety, increase preparedness, and develop confidence in our test-taking ability.
Eagle Chat – Tutoring
- January 24, 2024
- 5:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2a76b765-900f-4481-b0b2-9d56e7391d98@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Do you need a little extra help with your classes? Join Student Life and Tutoring who will share tips and resources on how you can stay on track, improve your studying skills, and much more!
How to Win at Math
- January 25, 2024
- 12:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/95731278-cbe0-4314-91e3-4cdb31578de6@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Feeling stuck in math? Especially knee-deep in a math problem can elicit helplessness, frustration, and other math anxiety symptoms. Seeking help in the Academic center on time can help to reduce anxiety. Join us on How to win at Math and overcome Math Anxiety presentation.
How to Build and Manage Effective Study Groups
- January 30, 2024
- 4:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cc6ffb98-4e39-49d6-a872-a8a31701340a@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- While studying with a partner or a group may not completely replace independent study, it can be an effective part of a comprehensive study plan. This presentation shares tips for how to create effective, productive, positive study partnerships.
February
Active Listening
- February 5, 2024
- 3:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9cdd3aca-a41c-4aec-8ede-fdcdfe3342a0@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- If you have ever found that you can’t seem to stay focused during lectures and are at a loss as to what material you should be including in your notes, then this workshop is for you.
Remembering What You Read
- February 7, 2024
- 11:00 a.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e1d6e3ed-dfc4-48d6-a7c4-00d2feb67825@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- An exploration of methods and techniques which will enable the student to retain information more effectively.
Metacognition: Learn How to Learn
- February 12, 2024
- 5:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2e51c98a-1894-4c1d-b1cd-893c5d388188@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Learn how to study and retain information. Learn your processes to plan, monitor, and assess your understanding and performance. Metacognition includes a critical awareness of one's thinking and learning and oneself as a thinker and learner.
Juggling Act: Balancing School and Life
- February 15, 2024
- 12:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e3dc81b8-0177-4a53-8ddb-e9eb974ca8bd@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Identify various techniques that promote resiliency and a healthy work/life balance.
Academic Essay Structures
- February 21, 2024
- 12:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8dbee644-616a-4641-9558-ae4d6d6933c3@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Does writing an academic paper stress you out? Then this is the workshop that will help you learn the different parts of an essay and how to put it all together.
How to Build and Manage Effective Study Groups
- February 28, 2024
- 1:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/950f1682-541b-4ba2-a1db-807a40d7dec8@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Many students find it helpful to study in groups. While studying with a partner or a group may not completely replace independent study, it can be an effective part of a comprehensive study plan. This presentation shares tips for how to create effective, productive, positive study partnerships.
Test Taking Strategies
- February 29, 2024
- 11:00 a.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb54adbe-e10c-4b52-b8e7-ff0c60e13f8d@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Tests are where the “rubber meets the road” and can often make or break our class experience. Fortunately, there are things we can do to improve our performance in the test situation. In this workshop, we will discuss pre-test, in-test, and post-test strategies that can reduce anxiety, increase preparedness, and develop confidence in our test-taking ability.
March
Remembering What You Read
- March 6, 2024
- 4:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b544855f-134b-4b5f-92f6-b0069eaa1cc5@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- An exploration of methods and techniques which will enable the student to retain information more effectively.
How to Win at Math
- March 20, 2024
- 4:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4a8c681c-29e3-492a-86d6-2294e50cfca6@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Feeling stuck in math? Especially knee-deep in a math problem can elicit helplessness, frustration, and other math anxiety symptoms. Seeking help in the Academic center on time can help to reduce anxiety. Join us on How to win at Math and overcome Math Anxiety presentation.
Juggling Act: Balancing School and Life
- March 21, 2024
- 4:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/641066d4-720c-46c2-873b-e3eb214a2a9e@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Identify various techniques that promote resiliency and a healthy work/life balance.
Metacognition: Learn How to Learn
- March 25, 2024
- 1:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ac0f474c-5706-450a-bcd1-95490dcda8d2@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Learn how to learn and retain information. Learn your processes to plan, monitor, and assess your understanding and performance. Metacognition includes a critical awareness of one's thinking and learning and oneself as a thinker and learner.
Effective Note-taking Methods
- March 27, 2024
- 4:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/796c3803-6be1-4d6e-bb95-b1fd7f85ca0c@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Take note of our note-taking presentation. If you feel you could improve your skills, or you find that studying from your notes does not lead to the grades you want on tests and papers, join us for a presentation on three highly successful methods.
April
Academic Essay Structures
- April 3, 2024
- 4:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4f411608-5d39-4537-b874-7a14cf2aa054@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Does writing an academic paper stress you out? Then this is the workshop that will help you learn the different parts of an essay and how to put it all together.
Active Listening for Note Taking
- April 10, 2024
- 12:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d9ca5c78-6b20-4776-8185-36ea60036a72@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- If you have ever found that you can’t seem to stay focused during lectures, and are at a loss as to what material you ought to be including in your notes, then this workshop is for you.
Test Taking Strategies
- April 16, 2024
- 12:00 p.m.
- Microsoft Teams: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8a126b3c-fd13-4d88-8bda-724bec2a2bf2@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
- Tests are where the “rubber meets the road” and can often make or break our class experience. Fortunately, there are things we can do to improve our performance in the test situation. In this workshop, we will discuss pre-test, in-test, and post-test strategies that can reduce anxiety, increase preparedness, and develop confidence in our test-taking ability.
Contact Us
Hiring Managers for HCC Tutoring Services:
Learning Centers (Central’s Learning Emporium, Coleman- Health Science Tower, South Campus)
GEORGE OPARA, MANAGER
PH: 713-718-5850
george.opara@hccs.edu
Learning Centers (Eastside, Fraga, Missouri City, Stafford, & West Loop)
JUANITA MARTINEZ, MANAGER
PH: 713-718-7261
juanita.martinez@hccs.edu
Learning Centers (Alief, Katy, Northeast, North Forest, Northline, & Spring Branch)
PATRICK TEOH, MANAGER
PH: 713-718-8189
patrick.teoh@hccs.edu
Learning Centers (District Office)
AMANDA GUERRERO, DIRECTOR INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
amanda.guerrero@hccs.edu
Online Tutoring (Upswing)
ALEX G. KANAKIS
PH: 713-718-5449
alex.kanakis@hccs.edu