Services available to students who are bilingual and looking for support with the English language structure:
Extended Time on Exams/Quizzes
To promote fairness and inclusivity, we're offering extended time on exams and quizzes for English Language Learners (ELLs). Here's what you need to know:
- Eligibility: If you're an ELL student approved for this accommodation, you'll receive extra time on exams and quizzes, tailored to your needs.
- How to Request: Schedule an appointment with either Jen Martinez or Alexandra Hidalgo through Navigate and they will be able to assist you on getting the extended time.
If you have any questions, please contact either martinezj51@southernct.edu or hidalgoa2@southernct.edu
Bilingual Writing and Comprehension
Tutors are there to support students with basic English language structure. Appointments can be made on navigate.
Academic Support
There is a variety of academic support through Tutors, PALS, and Academic Success Coaches. There are several who speak another language and the information is listed below. Additionally, if you need support with a course that does not have someone who speaks your language, you can fill out this form and we can work to find an interpreter for your session in your language.
Kiara Matias - PAL
Sun 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tue 8:00am - 10:00am
Thu 8:00am - 10:00am; 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Samantha Maces - TUTOR
Mon 8:30am - 10:00am; 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Tue 11:15am - 11:45am
Wed 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thu 11:15am - 11:45am
Anna Jani - TUTOR
Mon 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tue 10:00am - 3:00pm
Wed 10:00am - 3:00pm
Ivianna Morales - NAVIGATOR
Mon 10:00am – 2:00pm; 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Tue 8:00am – 9:30am; 11:00am – 12:00pm
Wed 9:30am – 12:00pm; 1:00pm – 2:00pm; 3:30pm – 6:00pm
Thu 10:00am – 12:00pm
Paola Rodriguez - NAVIGATOR
Tue 8:00am – 12:00pm
Wed 11:00am – 2:00pm
Thu 8:00am – 12:00pm
Fri 8:00am – 11:00am
Tanisha Guadalupe De Jesús - NAVIGATOR
Tue 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Wed 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Thu 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Fri 8:00am – 11:00am
Josue Campos - NAVIGATOR
Mon 10:30am – 12:00pm
Tue 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Wed 1:00pm – 5:30pm
Thu 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Phoenyx Meira - PAL/MAT100 PAL
Sun 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Mon 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Tue 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Wed 10:45am - 1:15pm; 12:45pm - 3:15pm }Thu 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fri 11:30am - 1:00pm; 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lillian Oliveira - COACH
Mon 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Tue 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wed 10:00am - 4:30pm
Fri 11:30am - 2:00pm; 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Amira Madineh - TUTOR
Tue 8:00am - 1:30pm
Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 8:00am - 1:30pm
Angel Lee – TUTOR
Wed 3:30pm - 9:00pm
Thu 8:30am - 12:00pm
Derrick Arnold - TUTOR
Mon 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Wed 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fri 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Dom Carrillo - TUTOR
Mon 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Wed 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Fri 8:00am - 10:00am
Shafqat Mashrakey - TUTOR
Mon 11:00am - 1:00pm
Wed 11:00am - 2:00pm
Study Hall
- Monday
1:30 pm - 4 pm
Buley Library 312 - Tuesday
1 pm - 3 pm
Buley Library 326
Students who would like to come to CASAS and a space to study and speak to friends in the language you feel comfortable with.
Peer Mentors for Bilingual Students
Meet with Spanish-speaking peers to help support you with questions about anything you need. You can make an appointment with one through navigate.
Peer Mentors
Renalee Muñoz
Monday: 10 AM - 1:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Gabriela Arce Lanzo
Monday: 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 10:30 AM; 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 12 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 11 AM
Conversation Partners
If you wish to strengthen your English skills, we offer conversation partners where you can freely speak to them about whatever you are comfortable with. Conversation partners can benefit:
- Practical Learning: Conversations with fluent speakers offer real-life language practice, improving your speaking skills, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
- Cultural Insights: You gain cultural context and insight, enhancing your understanding of the language and the culture it represents.
- Motivation and Confidence: Engaging with fluent speakers boosts your motivation and confidence, making your language learning journey more rewarding.
Our conversation partner for Fall 2023 is Natalie Quiroz. To meet with Natalie, one can make an appointment via Navigate. She is available Friday from 1:30-4 PM.