Student Success Workshops

Real World Education

Late Enrollment Tutoring Support

Call 713-718-8184 to schedule a 1:1 tutoring session either in person or via video conference.

Recipes for Success Workshops

January
  • Eagle Chat – Tutoring (Amanda/Jana)
    • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
    • 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.
    • Eagle Chat Tutoring Microsoft Teams Registration
    • Discover what Tutoring has to offer you and how easy it is to find a tutor and set up an appointment. Join Amanda Guerrero, Director of Instruction Support and Tutoring Services to learn how tutoring can help you succeed here at HCC.

  • Recipes for Success - Effective Note Taking (Chris/Jana)
    • Thursday, January 22, 2026
    • Noon
    • Effective Note Taking Methods Microsoft Teams Registration
    • Take note of our note-taking presentation. If you feel you could improve your skills, or you find that studying from your notes does not lead to the grades you want on tests and papers, join us for a presentation on three highly successful methods.

  • Recipes for Success - How to Win at Math (Philip/Jana)
    • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
    • Noon
    • How to Win at Math Microsoft Teams Registration:
    • Feeling stuck in math? Especially knee-deep in math problems can elicit helplessness, frustration, and other math anxiety symptoms. Seeking help in the Academic center on time can help to reduce anxiety. Join us on How to win at Math and overcome Math Anxiety presentation.

  • Recipes for Success - Learn How to Learn & Time Management (Juanita and Mandy)
    • Wednesday, January 29, 2026
    • 11 a.m.
    • Learn How to Learn & Time Management Microsoft Teams Registration
    • Learn how to study and retain information. Learn your processes to plan, monitor, and assess your understanding and performance. Metacognition includes a critical awareness of one's thinking and learning and oneself as a thinker and learner.

 

 

February
  • Recipes for Success - Remembering What You Read (Chris & Jana)
  • Recipes for Success – Navigating the AI Landscape in the Classroom (Alexandria Almestica & Jana)
  • Recipes for Success - Learn How to Learn & Time Management (Juanita and Mandy)
    • Monday, February 9, 2026
    • Noon
    • Learn How to Learn & Time Management Microsoft Teams Registration
    • Learn how to study and retain information. Learn your processes to plan, monitor, and assess your understanding and performance. Metacognition includes a critical awareness of one's thinking and learning and oneself as a thinker and learner.

  • Recipes for Success - Effective Note Taking (Chris/Jana)
    • Tuesday, February 10, 2026
    • 4:00 pm
    • Effective Note Taking Microsoft Teams Registration
    • Take note of our note-taking presentation. If you feel you could improve your skills, or you find that studying from your notes does not lead to the grades you want on tests and papers, join us for a presentation on three highly successful methods.

  • Recipes for Success – Strategies to Succeed (Kimberly Koledoye & Jana)
    • Thursday, February 12, 2026
    • Time: 6:00 p.m.
    • Strategies to Succeed Microsoft Teams Registration
    • Join us for an engaging workshop designed to equip students with essential strategies for academic success! This hands-on session will focus on Canvas Tricks and Shortcuts, and Time Management strategies while identifying tools that help you manage your coursework.

  • Recipes for Success – Effective Communication with Professors (Tavia & Jana)
    • Thursday, February 19, 2026
    • 11:00 A.M. CST
    • Effective Communication with Professors Microsoft Teams Registration
    • Designed to empower students with the skills to engage successfully with their instructors. Whether you're looking to improve your communication skills or build a rapport with your professors, this workshop will provide you with practical tips and strategies to succeed. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your academic journey!

  • Recipes for Success - Academic Essay Structures (Chris/Jana)
  • Recipes for Success – Test Taking Strategies (Philip & Jana)
    • Thursday, February 26, 2026
    • 2:00 pm
    • Test Taking Strategies Microsoft Teams Registration
    • Tests are where the “rubber meets the road” and can often make or break our class experience. Fortunately, there are things we can do to improve our performance in the test situation. In this workshop, we will discuss pre-test, in-test, and post-test strategies that can reduce anxiety, increase preparedness, and develop confidence in our test-taking ability.

 

March
  • Recipes for Success – Resiliency and Bouncing Back (Lisa Parkinson & Jana)
    • Tuesday, March 17, 2026
    • 1 p.m.
    • Resiliency and Bouncing Back Microsoft Teams Registration
    • An engaging workshop focused on enhancing personal resilience. Discover effective strategies to navigate life's challenges and cultivate a stronger ability to bounce back. Whether facing everyday stressors or significant obstacles, this session will equip you with practical tools to foster resilience and thrive.

  • Recipes for Success - How to Win at Math (Philip & Jana)
    • Wednesday, March 18, 2026
    • 4 p.m.
    • How to Win at Math Microsoft Teams Registration
    • Feeling stuck in math? Especially knee-deep in math problems can elicit helplessness, frustration, and other math anxiety symptoms. Seeking help in the Academic center on time can help to reduce anxiety. Join us on How to win at Math and overcome Math Anxiety presentation.

 

  • Recipes for Success - Effective Note-taking Methods (Chris & Jana)
    • Wednesday, March 25, 2026
    • 4 p.m.
    • Effective Note-taking Methods Microsoft Teams Registration
    • Take note of our note-taking presentation. If you feel you could improve your skills, or you find that studying from your notes does not lead to the grades you want on tests and papers, join us for a presentation on three highly successful methods.

 

April
  • Recipes for Success - Academic Essay Structures (Chris & Jana)
  • Recipes for Success - Stress Management Workshop (Ana Canek, Counseling & Jana)
    • Tuesday, April 7, 2026
    • 11 a.m.
    • Stress Management Workshop Microsoft Teams Registration
    • Stressed Out? Learn Proven Techniques to Manage Stress and Improve Well-Being. Whether you're dealing with work pressures, personal struggles, classes, or simply want to improve your overall well-being, this workshop will empower you to take control of your stress and thrive.

  • Recipes for Success - Test Taking Strategies (Philip & Jana)
    • Thursday, April 7th
    • Noon
    • Test Taking Strategies Microsoft Teams Registration
    • Tests are where the “rubber meets the road” and can often make or break our class experience. Fortunately, there are things we can do to improve our performance in the test situation. In this workshop, we will discuss pre-test, in-test, and post-test strategies that can reduce anxiety, increase preparedness, and develop confidence in our test-taking ability.

 

Contact Us

Learning Center

Hiring Managers for HCC Tutoring Services:

Learning Centers (Central’s Learning Emporium, Coleman- Health Science Tower, South Campus)
GEORGE OPARA, MANAGER
PH: 713-718-5850
george.opara@hccs.edu

Learning Centers (Eastside, Fraga, Missouri City, Stafford, & West Loop)
JUANITA MARTINEZ, MANAGER
PH: 713-718-7261
juanita.martinez@hccs.edu

Learning Centers (Alief, Katy, Northeast, North Forest, Northline, & Spring Branch)
PATRICK TEOH, MANAGER
PH: 713-718-8189
patrick.teoh@hccs.edu

Learning Centers (District Office)
AMANDA GUERRERO, DIRECTOR INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
amanda.guerrero@hccs.edu

Online Tutoring (Upswing)
ALEX G. KANAKIS, MANAGER
PH: 713-718-5449
alex.kanakis@hccs.edu