Student Equity & Achievement Village

You want to succeed in college – and we’ll help you make it happen. Get free one-on-one support for reading and writing, in any subject, through the Student Equity & Achievement (SEA) Success Center.

How It Works

Whether it’s managing your reading load, getting started on a term papers, or preparing a project presentation, we’ll match you with a trained tutor to build your foundation and hone your skills.

We have tutors for:

Reading comprehension
Reading assignments
Vocabulary building
Interpreting a writing prompt
Brainstorm for writing assignments
Reading and writing skills and strategies

Online Tutoring

Connect with a tutor online, Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 3 pm. Appointments should be made at least 24 hours in advance. In some cases, your tutor will contact you via email with a code required to join the tutoring session.

We use several web-based platforms for tutoring sessions, including Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts, and GoBoard. Your tutor will let you know which option you’ll work in.

Inspiration Lab

Working on a complex paper or project? Learn how to use this program to build a concept map and turn it into an outline – or vice versa.

When you’re done, you can convert and export your ideas into PowerPoint, Word, or PDF.

Test Prep Help

English & ESL Placement Test Prep: Practice before you take the test to increase your score for faster graduation!
RFU and DRP Test Prep: Get sample tests and learn test-taking strategies for the Reading for Understanding (RFU) and Reading Assessment (DRP) exams.
Test Proctoring: Need to take a test outside of your usual class time? Make an appointment today.

Web Resources

Vocabulary.com: Online vocabulary flashcards based on your reading level.
Townsendpress.net: Reading, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation exercises.
Totalreader.com: Readings and brief tests to help with vocabulary and reading comprehension improvement. You can purchase this app online or use it the ECC Library.
Learnersdictionary.com: Online dictionary with easy-to-understand definitions.
Studyblue.com: Create flashcards and notes, track your progress, and test your skills. Also available as a mobile app!
Typingweb.com: Improve your typing skills.
Imtranslator.net: Tools for second-language students, including pronouncing words, translating, keyboard help, and more.