Tutoring Centers
COVID-19 Update
Tutoring staff are available to meet with you virtually via Zoom (video conferencing similiar to skype), email, or phone. The on-campus Tutoring Centers are currently closed. Tutors are available in-person by appointment only.
Hours
Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm during the semester
Tutoring services are not available during winter/semester break, December 21-January 8.
Tutoring services are free to all students enrolled in classes at HTC. We can help you with:
- D2L
- Zoom
- Office 365
- Writing
- Math
- Health
- Homework questions
Email: Tutoring@hennepintech.edu
Phone: (Leave a voicemail. Messages are checked M-F when the semester is in session)
- Brooklyn Park Campus at 763-488-2451
- Eden Prairie Campus at 952-995-1548
After Hours Tutoring
Tutor.com is a free tutoring service that offers up to 15 hours of tutoring per academic year to all HTC students.
Tutoring Team
Brooklyn Park Campus Tutors
Chris Hill
chris.hill@hennepintech.edu
- Business-all
- Accounting (3/4 of program)
- Electronics-all
- General Education
- Psychology-all
- Sociology
- Philosophy- all
- Communication-all
- MS Office general
- Math-all except Calculus
- English-all except classes designed for nurses: “short form comp,” “writing for healthcare” and nursing papers
- Student Success Course
Karen Hartneck
Disability Services Specialist
karen.hartneck@hennepintech.edu
- MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, One Note
- Intro to Mac
- English
- Business English
- Reading
- Study Skills
- D2L, Email, Zoom
Kerrie Patterson
Writing Center Tutor
kerrie.patterson@hennepintech.edu
- English
- ESL
- Communication
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Student Success
- Nutrition
Pamela Mueller
pamela.mueller@hennepintech.edu
- Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Project
- Adobe Programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
- Graphics Programs
- CPLT classes
- Child Development
- Microsoft Office Productivity Apps 1 & 2
- METS 1000: MSOffice and beginning AutoCAD
Rob Stokowski
Math Center Tutor
rob.stokowski@hennepintech.edu
- Math
- Physics
- METS 2100 Statics and Strengths of Materials
- MACH 2425 - Geometry/Trigonometry for Machinists
Tim McCourtney
tim.mccourtney@hennepintech.edu
- Information Technology CCIS
- Windows / Linux Python, CCNA
- Network Essentials, A+
- Computer Security, HTML
- Microsoft Office
- Manufacturing and Engineering Technology
- FLPW; Fluid Power Tech I, Industrial Electricity I
- MACH; Blueprint Reading, Machining Technology
- ENGC; AutoCAD, GD&T
- WLDG; Blueprint Reading
- METS; Quality Control, Design Principles, etc.
- General Education
- Mathematics for the Trades
- Ethics
- Introduction to Sociology
- Interpersonal Communication
- Technical Writing
- Landscaping/Horticulture
Eden Prairie Campus Tutors
Sharful Alam
sharful.alam@hennepintech.edu
- Math
- Accounting, Finance, Payroll Accounting, Income-Tax, Quick Book etc.
- Python programming, C#, Linux (Ubuntu)
- CCNA-1 and 2
- A+ Hardware
- Relational Database Management Systems
- Windows Admin, Office2016
- SolidWorks
Brent Carpenter
brent.carpenter@hennepintech.edu
- Writing
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Programming (Python, Matlab, and R)
- Linear Algebra
Becky Montgomery
Math Center Tutor
rebecca.montgomery@hennepintech.edu
- Math classes (including Med math and Plumbing)
- Introductory Physics 2001
Maggie Vyskocil
Disability Services Specialist
maggie.vyskocil@hennepintech.edu
In-person appointments are taken on a walk-in basis.
- Business
- Accounting
- CCIS
- Workplace Administration
- Microsoft Office courses
- Writing
- Medical Office
- Child Development
- Culinary
- General Education
- Career Development Services
- Communications
- English – Reading through Writing
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Math
- Basic study skills, text anxiety, organization and time management
CCIS Computer Lab Assistant
Elena Salas Manzano
CCIS Computer Lab Assistant
Email: elena.salasmanzano@hennepintech.edu
Zoom Room (virtual) Passcode: 175882
Monday from 1-3pm, Wednesday from 5:30-8:30pm, Thursday from 8:30-10:30am
Science & Health Careers Tutoring
Science & Health Careers Tutoring
Maddie Mickelson
Health Careers Tutor
Email: madeline.mickelson@hennepintech.edu
Tutoring Center Zoom Room (virtual): Monday-Wednesday from 8am-4:30pm
Ellen Wold
College Lab Assistant & Science Tutor
Email: ellen.wold@hennepintech.edu
Science Open Lab Zoom Room (virtual): Tuesday from 9:30am-12pm and Thursday from 2-5pm
Tutoring Center Zoom Room (virtual): Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8am-4:30pm
Alisha Eberhart
College Lab Assistant & Science Tutor
Email: alisha.eberhart@hennepintech.edu
Science Open Lab Zoom Room (virtual): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 12-4pm and Friday from 11am-3pm
Resources
Online Tutoring
Students can connect with professional tutors to ask general questions about any HTC coursework, submit writing for feedback, and ask specific homework questions.
- Interact with a tutor
- Submit your writing for feedback
- Submit a question and receive a reply from a tutor
Submit an Online Tutoring Request. You will receive a response within 24 hours on business days to connect with a tutor. Our online tutoring service is easy to use and can be accessed on any device that connects to the internet.
Click the button above to request online tutoring.
Include the Course Number and Section of the course you need help with in your request.
Learning Resource Center
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides a supportive learning environment in which students can receive free individual or group tutoring or participate in guided study groups. The LRC is available to all students at HTC. We offer free tutoring on a walk-in basis or by appointment.
Services include Individual or group tutoring in:
- Math
- Reading
- Writing
- Technical course work
- English proficiency
- Study skills
- Organizational skills
- Test preparation
- Specialized learning software is available
Resources
Please explore the resources below or contact the Math or Writing Center for additional assistance:
General Study Skills
- Developing Better Study Habits
- How to Study
- Study Guides and Strategies
- Academic Tips
- The Ultimate Guide to Test Preparation
Test Anxiety
Education Planner
College Algebra
Math Skills
ESL
APA/MLA Formatting
- APA/MLA Formatting and Style Guide
- Note: Individual instructors may require students to format differently than explained in online links. Contact your instructor or a tutor if clarification is needed.
- MLA Quick Tips: Intext Citations
- MLA Quick Tips: Works Cited
Reading
Writing
Math Centers
The Math Center guides students in understanding mathematical concepts and provides tutoring for all HTC math courses. Come to the Math Center for homework help, test prep, quiet study area and computer access. We offer free tutoring on a walk-in basis or by appointment.
Writing Centers
We offer free tutoring on a walk-in basis or by appointment.
Main Goals of the Writing Center
- Help Students through trained peer, staff, and faculty tutoring
- Understanding assignments
- Troubleshoot and work through problem areas
- Prioritize assignment tasks and goals
- Build on existing skills
Writing Support
- Sentence-level work
- Paragraphs
- Essays
- Reports
- Technical writing
- Business writing
- Career documents
Skill Building
- Assignment interpretation
- Clear expression of ideas
- Topic focus
- Paragraph organization
- Essay organization
- Transitions
- Thesis statement
- Page formatting
- Grammar and punctuation
- Sentence structure
- Research and citation
- Style
Resources
Hennepin Technical College’s Tutoring Centers have been awarded International TUTOR Training Program Certification (ITTPC) by the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) for program certification level(s): Level I Certified Tutor, Level II Advanced, and Level III Master Tutor.
CRLA (College Reading & Learning Association) is an international professional organization devoted to the fields of reading, learning assistance, developmental education, tutoring, and mentoring at the college/adult level.