Writing, Reading and Language (WRL) Center - Takoma Park/Silver Spring

We are proud to offer both virtual and on-campus support in the forms of one-to-one tutoring, specialized workshops, and computer lab access. Please read the policies below to learn how to access these services. In addition, click on the "Student Resources" link on the right-hand side of this page to access writing tips; skills for success; and handouts and worksheets on grammar, organization, rhetoric, citations, and reading.

Tutoring Appointments (WCOnline)

All students must register for a WCOnline account before they can receive tutoring at the WRLC (TP/SS). If you have not already done so,create your accountnew window. Please send us an email at:wrlc.tpss.general@montgomerycollege.eduif you need assistance setting up yourWCOnlineaccount.

您已经创建了您的帐户后,您可以an appointment by signing on to WCOnline. You may select from any of the available appointments (which appear as white boxes) anywhere up to seven days in advance but no later than one hour before. Please make sure to select the correct learning center location since each learning center requires its own WCOnline account.

What We Tutor

WRL Center tutors are available to assist students

• with grammar, reading, speech, and writing
• at all stages of writing and reading assignments, from brainstorming to final revisions
• on assignments from any course that requires writing.
• World Languages: Faculty tutors are available to assist students enrolled in language courses that are taught at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus (Arabic, French, and Spanish).

Tutoring Policies

1. You must make a tutoring appointment using yourWCOnlineaccount.
2. You may make appointments up to seven days in advance but no later than one hour before the beginning time of the session you want.
3. Appointments are scheduled on an hourly basis and last up to 45 minutes, with 15 minutes at the end for the tutor to complete the administrative work.
4. For Written Feedback, you must upload the assignment prompt and completed writing to the appointment form before the appointment begins.
5. For Online/Zoom, you must be on time to scheduled appointments. If you are more than 15 minutes late without notification, it will be considered missed.
6. Whenever possible, cancel appointments well in advance so your fellow students have an opportunity to sign up for tutoring.
7. You may have more than one appointment per day. The appointments cannot be back-to-back, and you are expected to work on different assignments or make progress on the assignment in between sessions. Appointments may be limited to once per day during busy times, such as midterms and finals, at the WRLC’s discretion.
8. Tutors are not allowed to provide assistance on midterm or final exams.
9. Tutors will address at least one of the skills you will need to complete your work during each session
10. Tutors will not edit your work, find all your mistakes, or correct your assignments. The purpose of tutoring is to help you build your skills, not to generate perfect papers or check homework assignments.

How We Tutor: Synchronous/Zoom

"Synchronous" tutoring sessions are also referred to as "Online" or "Zoom" sessions, where the student speaks directly to a tutor and the tutor provides feedback in real time.

1. Online/Zoom tutoring means you speak directly to the tutor.
2. At the time of your appointment, log back in to this website, open your appointment by clicking on it, and click the Zoom session link in "Location."
3. Join your session five minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
4. Up to one hour before your appointment, you may upload documents including your draft assignment, your professor's written assignment instructions, and any prior feedback from your professor.
5. 学生可以有45分钟per synchronous session.

How We Tutor: Asynchronous/Written Feedback

"Asynchronous" tutoring sessions are those where you receive written feedback only.

1. For these appointments, you do not speak directly to your tutor.
2. You do not have to be present for your appointment. Once the appointment starts, the tutor will review your paper and provide written feedback.
3. At least one hour before your appointment start time, upload your assignment, your professor's written assignment instructions, and any prior feedback from your professor. Without documents, your tutor cannot provide written feedback.
4. You will receive your tutor's written feedback by 9 p.m. on the day of your appointment.

How We Tutor: On-Campus

On-campus tutoring sessions are those where you meet the tutor on campus in Resource Center 105. These sessions are by appointment only, and social distancing and masking are observed.

1. You are required to follow social distancing and masking policies when using on-campus services.
2. If you are experiencing any symptoms, believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, or are waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test,stay home and follow CDC guidelines.
3. All tutoring is by appointment only. However, we will do our best to accommodate students who visit the center without an appointment, depending on staff availability.
4. 到达5-10 minutes before your appointment to check in at the front desk.
5. Tutoring appointments are scheduled on an hourly basis and last up to 30 minutes, with 30 minutes between sessions for the tutor to complete administrative work and clean between students.
6. You must upload the assignment sheet and your paper to the appointment form at least one hour before your tutoring session.
7. If you are going to be late to your appointment, contact the front desk at 240-567-1556.
8. If you are more than 15 minutes late without notification, your appointment will be considered missed and you will need to reschedule.

How to Get the Most from Your Tutoring Session

Be active! Be organized! Your tutoring session will be about YOUR writing and reading, not a review of your paper or a proofreading session. Discussing your assignment and skills with a tutor will help you understand what your professor expects you to achieve and will help you focus on how to fulfill those requirements.

Review the following tips to ensure that you will receive the best help from your tutor:

1. For synchronous/Zoom session: Be ready to talk. Your tutor will ask you questions about your assignment and your skills.
2. Have your materials ready. In addition to your essay, upload any assignment sheets, syllabi, readings, or instructor’s comments that will help you and your tutor plan your work.
3. Ask questions: Review your assignment and work before your tutoring session so that you can address the issues you want help with.
4. Be ready to work independently: Your tutor might ask you to work on revisions or practice skills during your session.
5. Plan ahead: Allow yourself enough time to receive tutoring and make revisions. Make an effort to see a tutor at least two days before your assignment is due.

1. You are required to follow social distancing and masking policies when using on-campus services.
2. If you are experiencing any symptoms, believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, or are waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test,stay home and follow CDC guidelines.
3. You can make a computer lab appointment using your WCOnline account. If you are unable to do so, please ask a student employee at the front desk of RC105 for technical assistance, or send an email to:wrlc.tpss.general@montgomerycollege.edu.
4. You may make appointments up to seven days in advance but no later than one hour before the beginning time of the session you want.
5. You may also use the computer lab without an appointment; just sign in at the front desk.
6. Bring your own headsets if you wish to watch videos.

WRLC Staff

Name	Title	Phone	Email
Tanya Camp	Learning Center Manager	240-567-1558	tanya.camp@montgomerycollege.edunew window
Margaret (Peg) LaRocca	Administrative Aide	240-567-3962	margaret.larocca@montgomerycollege.edu
Ellen Ayres	Instructional Associate	240-567-1484	ellen.ayres@montgomerycollege.edu
Sandra Grady	Instructional Associate	240-567-1557	sandra.grady@montgomerycollege.edu
Shaline Kirkland	Instructional Associate	240-567-1406	shaline.kirkland@montgomerycollege.edu
Jeremy Lignelli	Instructional Associate	240-567-1459	jeremy.lignelli@montgomerycollege.edu
Mary Mowen	Instructional Associate	240-567-6137	mary.mowen@montgomerycollege.edu