Welcome to Spring 2024!
I'm Shawna Hamilton, ESL instructor at City College of San Francisco. Welcome to my site.
I've been teaching ESL for more than 20 years and love working with students from all over the world. I'm looking forward to working with you this semester and helping you reach your English language goals.
This semester, I'm teaching three classes.
ESLA 3175 Introduction to Academic ESL: reading, writing, and grammar. This is a fully online course, meeting on Canvas.
ESLN 3100 Low Beginning ESL 1: This is an in-person class. We meet from 8:30 to 10:10 at the Mission Campus.
ESLN 3400 High Beginning ESL. This is an in-person class. We meet from 10:30 to 12:10 at the Mission Campus.
You can find out more about each of these by clicking on 'Courses' in the top right.
Instructor Contact Info
Shawna Hamilton
CCSF ESL Department
Email: shamilton@ccsf.edu
I will respond to emails within 24 to 48 hours (except weekends).
Log-in Instructions
Go to the RAM ID Portal and Login.
Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678
Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.
Instructions for new students
Instructions for ESL students
Once logged in, Click on the Canvas Tile.
Shortcut: Login directly to Canvas.
Canvas Chat Support is available 24/7.
Online Learning
What are the real challenges encountered by both new and experienced online students, and how can you be successful? Tune into this short tutorial video to help debunk common myths about online learning.
What Makes a Successful Online Learner? Valuable tips for success and what to expect.