Testing and Tutorial Center

Our Services

Here are some of the services provided by the DSPS Testing and Tutorial Center. Below this list, you can view our online tutoring schedule.

DSPS Online Tutoring

The DSPS Tutorial Lab will be open to provide remote tutoring for DSS students during the 2021 Sping session.

We will be available for tutoring during finals week.

Spring quarter tutoring will continue to be online. 

• Online tutoring will begin Wednesday, April 7 and will continue through finals, June 21 - 25, 2021. 
• May 29 - 31, Memorial Day weekend, Offices closed, and no classes or tutoring being offered.
• Graduation day is June 25, 2021!

Please check the Spring tutoring schedules below and read the Tutoring FAQs for important information.

• Tutoring is available Monday-Friday.
• If you have any questions about tutoring, please send an email to dsstutoring@deanza.edu
• If you are scheduling tutoring for the first time, please send an email to dsstutoring@fhda.edu. You will be verified of your eligibility and reply with information on how to proceed.
• To request materials in an alternate format, please contact Deborah Armstrong at armstrongdeborah@deanza.edu or 408.864.5815.
• New to Zoom? See the Zoom Quick Start Guide

Tutoring Subjects

• Boo Fuqua: all levels of math, chemistry and microbiology
• Donna Cale: all levels of math through 212, study skills, reading, writing, concepts and comprehension
• Addy Garg: all Levels of algebra, calculus, all English/Language Arts/reading & writing courses, study and test taking strategies
• Yume Kim: all English/Language Arts courses and reading/writing related assignments, including Humanities and Social Sciences

Math & Mixed Subject Lab Hours

All Math Labs are drop-in sessions. See notes below schedule for each tutor's subject areas. Winter Quarter tutoring is available January 4 - March 26, 2021, closed holidays, January 18th, February 12th & 15th.

Tutorial Assistant	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Boo Fuqua	10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.	10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.	9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	Not available
Donna Cale	9 a.m.- 1 p.m.	9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	9 a.m.- noon	9 a.m.-12:30 a.m.	9- noon
Addy Garg	Noon - 4 p.m.	Noon - 4 p.m.	Noon - 4 p.m.	Noon - 4 p.m.	11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Language Lab Hours

Language Lab sessions are by appointment only. You may schedule up to three sessions per week, each lasting 30 minutes.

Tutorial Assistant	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Yume Kim	9 a.m.-2 p.m. Drop-In:  Noon-1 p.m.	9 a.m.-2 p.m. Drop-In:  Noon-1 p.m.	11 a.m.-3 p.m. Drop-In: 1-2 p.m.	11 a.m.-3 p.m.	Not available

Additional Tutoring From SSC

While the DSPS tutoring hours are limited, you can also visit the Student Success Center (SSC) for remote tutoring assistance. Here's how to sign up with for SSC tutoring

• Visit the Student Success Center webpage and click the yellow button to enroll in their online tutoring through the Canvas system.
• Once you are enrolled in Canvas, you can click on the Modules to choose the SSC area for your course.
• If you need help with Canvas, please visit the Online Education Center's Canvas Help webpage. 

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Tutoring FAQs

• How can I receive tutoring as an accommodation if I am a student with a disability?

  If you are interested in receiving tutoring as an accommodation, you must be enrolled as a De Anza student and register with our Disability Support Service (DSS) program. If you are registered with DSS, please contact your DSS counselor or LD specialist to initiate tutoring services as an accommodation.

• Can I get tutoring if I am a De Anza student with a disability but not registered with Disability Support Services (DSS)?

  No, however general tutoring services are available to all students through the Student Success Center.

  The Disabled Support Program & Services (DSPS) provides support services and instructional programs for students with disabilities who are attending De Anza College and registered with DSS. Along with tutoring, a variety of services are available including academic and vocational counseling, interpreting or captioning services (for students with hearing impairments), mobility assistance, provision of print materials in alternate formats (for students with visual impairments or learning disabilities), testing assistance, and individual adaptive physical education assistance.

• After I meet with my DSS Counselor or LD Specialist, how do I get tutoring services?

  After you have met with your DSS counselor or LD specialist for the current quarter, you may email the tutoring center and request tutoring at dsstutoring@fhda.edu. Please include your CWID# and what subject you would like tutoring. Tracy will verify your eligibility and return your reply with the information you need to receive tutoring services.

• How does it work if I’m hearing impaired and need an interpreter for my tutoring session?

  If you are receiving services from DHHS and need tutoring assistance, please email Stacy Chapman, DHHS Supervisor at chapmanstacy@deanza.edu and she will let you know when there are interpreters available. Stacy will work with tutoring services to set up appointments accordingly.

• How will I get tutoring services if there is no face to face tutoring?

  DSPS is here to help you get tutoring services by offering online Zoom and other possible remote ways to help. Email the tutoring center and include your CWID# with your inquiries at dsstutoring@fhda.edu.

• What days and hours is the DSPS open for tutoring?

  The tutoring center is open Monday through Fridays. Tutoring hours can be found above.

• What subjects do you offer tutoring in?

  We offer tutoring in many subject areas as well as helping students with learning and problem-solving strategies, study and reading skills, and learning concepts and comprehension. Please inquire with us at dsstutoring@fhda.edu to see if we can help you in your subject area.

• What is the difference from DSPS tutoring services versus other tutoring services provided on campus?

  The Disabled Support Program & Services (DSPS) promotes understanding and acceptance of individuals with disabilities. We are committed to excellence and accessibility for all DSS students by providing an even learning platform for students with disabilities including, but not limited to, speech/language and hearing impairments; visual and mobility limitations; mental or physical health issues; and cognitive disabilities including students with brain injuries.

• Am I limited to only DSPS tutoring?

  If you are currently enrolled in as a De Anza student, you may explore all tutoring options available to you by going onto the De Anza website and searching for the various tutoring centers offered to all De Anza students. In the search locator, type in the word “tutoring” and it will pull up the tutoring centers being offered such as the MPS tutoring program, Student Success Center, Math, Science & Technology Resource Center (MSTRC), Online Tutoring with Smarthinking and Mobil Tutoring in the Library.

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Disability Information Student Handbook (DISH)

Disability Information Student Handbook

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