"Where Students Come to Succeed!"

The mission of the Lone Star College-Tomball Extended Learning Center (ELC) is to help students become independent learners by providing tutoring and other academic support services. We believe that all learners have the right to develop to their highest potential. Resource materials and computer-based instruction are available to help students with their academic goals.

The Extended Learning Center is here to help you succeed! We offer expert tutoring in a variety of subjects and a variety of modes. All tutoring is FREE to Lone Star College students.

The ELC is on the second floor of the Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library.

Summer 2025 Tutoring

*Watch our Welcome Video HERE and see how to get to tutoring, both in-person and online.

We offer In-Person Tutoring in math, English, writing (all kinds), chemistry, biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and College Physics. In addition, we offer Academic Coaching in a variety of topics. At the LSC-Tomball Main Campus, tutoring is on the 2nd floor of the library and is offered on a drop-in basis during our hours of operation. At the LSC-Creekside Center, writing tutoring is available in the library during the fall & spring semesters, based on the current tutor schedule. Creekside tutoring is not offered in the summer.

We also offer Online Tutoring in math, English, writing, and academic coaching. To access online tutoring, you can make an individual appointment through Brainfuse Tutor Match in D2L. The details are below. (Each virtual tutoring session will be recorded, so please be in proper attire [e.g. no pajamas] when attending your session.)

In-Person Tutoring - Summer 2025

	Monday - Thursday, 10am - 3pm Friday - Saturday, CLOSED (plus online hours)
	Monday - Thursday, 10am - 3pm Friday - Saturday, CLOSED (plus online writing lab)
	@LSC-Creekside Center NO SUMMER TUTORING
	Chemistry Tuesday, 10am - 12pm Wednesday, 10am - 3pm John will be out the first 3 weeks of Summer II, but our biology tutor Adalynn can assist.
	Biology, College Physics, and A&P Monday, 10am - 3pm Tuesday, 12pm - 3pm

Online Writing Lab

Submit your paper in our D2L Online Writing Lab and our Tomball writing tutors will review your work, offer constructive feedback, and send it back to you.

To enroll, just send an email with your name and LSC ID# to LSC-TELC@LoneStar.edu

"Brainfuse" Tutor Match

The "Brainfuse" Tutor Match platform provides students the ability to schedule a live online tutoring session with a Lone Star College tutor for assistance in their course. Through Tutor Match, students will connect with tutors using the Brainfuse Whiteboard.

STEP 1: ACCESS BRAINFUSE TUTOR MATCH

Log into your MYLONESTAR account and click on the "LSC Online" tile.

Then click on the "Online Tutoring" tile.

This will take you to the Brainfuse home page.

STEP 2: SELECT TUTOR MATCH

Under TUTOR MATCH, (Tutor Match gives you unlimited access to LSC tutors.), choose your subject and course, and then click Schedule.

A list of available appointments will populate. Select the date and the tutor you would like to set an appointment with from the available sessions. You can change the date by clicking a different date at the top of the list. The available tutor sessions on that day will populate. When you find an appointment that works for you, click Select.

STEP 3: REQUEST SESSION

On the next page, be sure to fill out your phone number and some details about what you need help with so the tutor will be prepared to work with you. Click REQUEST SESSION at the bottom to finalize the request.

STEP 4: ATTEND YOUR TUTORING SESSION!

Please be sure to set yourself a reminder to attend your appointment. We are eager to help you succeed, but we can’t help if you aren’t there.

PRO TIP: Our Tomball tutors have the initials TB after their name, for example, MarshaC_TB. They are looking forward to seeing you!

Academic Coaching

In addition to traditional tutoring of subjects, we also offer academic coaching. Academic coaching is important for students because it provides personalized support to improve skills, performance, and well-being. By working with a trained coach, our expert tutors, students can develop essential skills such as time management, goal setting, and test preparation. This can lead to improved academic performance, reduced stress, and increased confidence. Below are some of the areas we provide academic coaching in:

• Goal Setting
• How to Handle Failure/Growth Mindset
• Learning Style Preferences
• Memorization Techniques
• Note Taking
• Online Learning Tips
• Student Stress Management
• Study Planning/Strategies
• Test Taking Strategies
• Time Management
• D2L Basic Skills

Academic coaching can be accessed in-person during regular business hours, online via BrainFuse Tutor Match, or by emailing the ELC at LSC-TELC@LoneStar.edu to schedule an appointment.

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