The Reading & Writing Center at Wolfson Campus is located at the Learning SPOT in room 2301. Starting Fall 2023, the Learning SPOT also houses several student services, including Admissions, Advisement, Financial Aid, New Student Center, International Student Services, and Dean of Students.
Overseen by English and Communication Department at Wolfson, the Reading & Writing Center is an academic support center that received the 2020 Exemplary Practice Award by the Association of Florida Colleges. We serve currently enrolled Miami Dade College students. Tutors are available in person and online to help students with their reading, grammar, and writing skills; their transfer and scholarship application essays; and their assignments for any reading, writing, or speech class and any courses that are reading/writing intensive.
Our tutors can assist in answering questions students might have about assignments, course papers, and other reading and writing tasks and guide them through the writing process, better equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed in class and beyond.
Keep scrolling to view our Fall 2024 events and services.
Contact Us
Hours of Operation
- Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday CLOSED
How to Reach Us
- Physical Location: room 2301, The Learning SPOT, Wolfson Campus
- Online Location: Virtual Front Desk (You must first log into your MDC Zoom account in order to enter. For guidance on how to do this, read this how-to.)
- Telephones: 305-237-7023 | 305-237-3466
- Emails: LSWolfson@mdc.edu | RWCWolfson@mdc.edu
- Websites: English and Communication Department Wolfson | YouTube | Student Navigate
If you have any questions regarding our services, please contact Giselda Aguiar, Reading & Writing Center/Learning SPOT Manager, at 305-237-3770.
Tutoring
Students can meet with a tutor in person in room 2301 (Wolfson Campus) or online on Zoom. Tutors can share feedback and clarify the next steps for a particular assignment or help students assess where they are in their reading and writing skills and recommend what they should do next. In order to better assist students during appointments, students should email their tutor the following ahead of time:
- Assignment sheet/directions
- Drafts or any source material
- Instructor’s comments/feedback
Schedule an appointment by calling us at 305-237-7023 or by visiting mdc.navigate.eab.com and selecting a tutor from "Wolfson - Reading & Writing Center/Learning SPOT." Watch the video below or read this step-by-step guide on how to schedule an appointment on Navigate.
Speech Studio
Practice your next speech with a tutor who will provide feedback on:
- the speech's organization
- the presenter's knowledge of the topic
- the speech's audience adaptation
- the use of presentation aids
- the presenter's delivery skills
- whether the speech adheres to its specific type or genre
If you set up an online appointment, we ask that you have a functioning mic and webcam.
Schedule an appointment by calling us at 305-237-7023 or by visiting mdc.navigate.eab.com and selecting a tutor from "Wolfson - Reading & Writing Center/Learning SPOT."
Skill A la Carte
These 30-minute workshops are for students who don't have an assignment they want to work on but nonetheless want to improve their reading and writing skills. Any student, from developmental to honors, can request a Skill A la Carte in reading, writing, punctuation, parts of speech, and/or sentence structure.
Learn more about our Skill A la Carte by watching the video below.
Schedule an appointment by calling us at 305-237-7023 or by visiting mdc.navigate.eab.com and selecting a tutor from "Wolfson - Reading & Writing Center/Learning SPOT."
KEYS Workshops
The Keep Educating Yourself Series (KEYS) workshops are scheduled throughout the semester via our center or at an instructor’s request for a class. Topics range from reading and writing skills to scholarship and transfer application essays, and subjects covered include English composition, literature, creative writing, and speech. Our workshops are presented online through Zoom (link below) and in person in room 2301 (Wolfson Campus).
If you are joining us online and need assistance in logging into Zoom, read this guide.
View our flyer below for this term's topics, dates, and times.
Behind the Author Series
In the Behind the Author Series, we look at past and contemporary authors, their lives and writing styles, and analyze some of their most notable works. These presentations are delivered online via Zoom (link below) and in person in room 2301 (Wolfson Campus).
If you are joining us online and need assistance in logging into Zoom, read this guide.
View our flyer below for this term's authors, dates, and times
English & Comm Courses
The English and Communication Department has some exciting courses starting in the new term. Visit the department's website for further information.
If you have any questions about courses or registration, contact the English and Communication Department at 305-237-3950 or at WFCEnglish-Comm@mdc.edu.
Meet the Staff
JOIN THE TEAM!
We're looking for qualified and dedicated people to join our team!
Front Desk Clerk
Become a student assistant while earning your degree.
Requirements: Qualified for Financial Aid • Enrolled in at least 6 Credits • Effective Communication • Positive Attitude • Team Player
Apply here: mdcwap.mdc.edu/finaidworkstudy | Job ID: 1007522
For more information, please contact our Lab Manager at 305-237-3770 or gaguiar1@mdc.edu.