Tutoring Centers

Chris Hill
Chris.Hill@HennepinTech.edu

Available summer term. 

• 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
Access Services Specialist
Karen.Hartneck@HennepinTech.edu 

Available summer term. 

• 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

Available summer term. 

• English
• ESL
• Communication
• Philosophy
• Sociology
• Student Success
• Nutrition

Pamela Mueller
Pamela.Mueller@HennepinTech.edu

Available summer term. 

• 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 

Not available summer term.

• Math
• Physics
• METS 2100 Statistics and Strengths of Materials
• MACH 2425 - Geometry/Trigonometry for Machinists

Tim McCourtney
Tim.McCourtney@HennepinTech.edu 

Not available summer term.

• 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

Sharful Alam
Tutoring Center Tutor
Sharful.Alam@HennepinTech.edu 

Available summer term. 

• 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

Jesse Kuhn
Writing Center Tutor
Jesse.Kuhn@HenneinTech.edu

Not available summer term.

• English/Writing/Research
• Communications
• Philosophy
• History
• Gen Eds (Math & Science)

Rebecca Montgomery
Math Center Tutor
Rebecca.Montgomery@HennepinTech.edu 

Not available summer term.

• Math classes
• Introductory Physics 2001
• METS 2100 Statics & Strengths of Materials

Maggie Vyskocil
Access Services Specialist
Maggie.Vyskocil@HennepinTech.edu

Available summer term. 

• 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

Science & Health Careers Tutoring

Maddie Mickelson
Eden Prairie Campus
Health Careers Tutor
Email: Madeline.Mickelson@HennepinTech.edu

Not available summer term.

• Human Biology
• General Biology
• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Dental program classes
• Nursing program classes
• Nursing Assistant program classes

Alisha Eberhart
College Lab Assistant & Science Tutor
Email: Alisha.Eberhart@HennepinTech.edu

Available by appointment only this summer on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm

Audio Production Tutoring

Mike Byrne
Audio Production College Lab Assistant
Email: MByrne@HennepinTech.edu
Phone: 952-995-1424

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.

The Tutoring Centers provide a supportive learning environment in which students can receive free individual or group tutoring or participate in guided study groups. The Tutoring Center 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
• Prepare for Success

Test Anxiety

• Test Anxiety Tips
• How to Reduce Test Anxiety for College Students
• Tips for Test Anxiety (video)
• MLA Quick Tips: Work Cited

College Algebra

• Matrix Calculator

Math Skills

• Virtual Math Lab & Math Prep for Accuplacer
• Kahn Academy
• Math Worksheets
• Subtracting Mixed Numbers

ESL

• Dave's ESL Cafe

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

• Reading Strategies
• Active Reading

Writing

• Writing Studio
• Grammar Topics, Tests, and Quizzes
• Great Tips for Writers
• Purdue Online Writing Lab

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.

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

• MLA Quick Tips: Intext Citations
• MLA Quick Tips: Works Cited
• Tips for Test Anxiety (Video)