Learning Center

The Learning Center offers free tutoring to all Oakton students in a variety of subjects. Whether you're just getting started on a research paper or preparing for a math final, our peer, professional, and faculty tutors are available on both campuses and online. To work with a writing tutor, request an appointment. Don't forget to complete our Tutor Evaluation Form after meeting with a tutor.

In addition to tutoring and workshops, the Learning Center also offers Academic Coaching, where students meet one-on-one with a learning specialist and explore ways to improve their academic motivation, skills and strategies. Some commonly covered topics include test-taking skills and strategies, time management, budgeting study time, effective note-taking and improving reading skills. Request an Academic Coaching session to get started today.

Another helpful service the Learning Center provides is test performance analysis (TPA), where students meet one-on-one with a learning specialist to identify strategies that can be used to improve future test performance. This service is only available for multiple-choice tests and requires access to the test(s) prior to the session. To schedule a TPA appointment, please contact a learning specialist.

Giacomo Cirrincione
[email protected]
847.376.7238
* Available remotely or in person at the Des Plaines campus

Allison Conner
[email protected]
847.635.1494
* Available remotely or in person at the Skokie campus

Stephanie Herrera
[email protected]
847.635.1795
* Available remotely or in person at the Des Plaines campus

The Learning Center and TRIO Student Support Services come together in the fall and spring semesters to bring students the Academic Success and Beyond Series (AS&B) of free workshops. These are open to all Oakton College students and provide just-in-time strategies for a successful semester. Participants will learn about the free support available to them campus-wide, including services from Learning Center, TRIO SSS, and other student success offices. Topics include being successful in a remote environment, study skills, time management and self-care.