Instructor: Vita Paramo
I am a faculty member with the Student Tutoring and Resource Center (STAR) which is part of the Learning Assistance Department (LAD). I teach College Success classes LERN 10, and 55. I am also one of the coordinators with the Star Center and the lead AEP Non-Credit expansion coordinator.
I have the privilege of working with the Writing Success Project TRIO as their Faculty Adviser. Within my role, I meet one-on-one with students as an adviser and connect them with vital resources.
On a personal note, I am a mother of two young boys, Elias 10 and Emilio 8. I enjoy traveling with my family, eating amazing foods and passing on my knowledge and passion for learning on to my students. I am currently a Doctoral Candidate at Cal State East Bay seeking a doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice
Contact Info: Please feel free to contact me through the Canvas portal or if need be you can reach me via email at vita.paramo@mail.ccsf.edu or at vparamo@ccsf.edu. I respond to emails within 24-48 hours, if for some reason I have not responded please send the email again.
Office Location is R212 within the Learning Assistance Center, 2nd floor of the Rosenberg Library.
Drop-In Office Hours are Mondays between 12-1 pm or Wednesdays from 1-2.
The office hours are meant to be one-on-one and not group meetings. If the days & times listed above do not work with your schedule please email me at vparamo@ccsf.edu and we can find a day and time that works best for us both. I look forward to meeting and connecting with you!
LERN 55 Successful Online Learning
Master successful online learning in 6 weeks. Gain proficiency using Canvas as a holistic learning environment: access instructions and course materials; participate in community; complete assignments, and receive help from the instructor. Implement behaviors conducive to successful online learning: time management, goal setting, and self-motivation. Apply study strategies to reading e-books, and create study tools for an e-portfolio. This is a great course for students new to, or seeking to master online learning.
LERN 10 Introduction To Tutoring
The tutor training course is designed to provide instructional information for students seeking to be peer tutors on CCSF's campus. The course includes learning outcomes that are necessary for students to provide effective tutoring that is aligned with the profession. The course is CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) Level I certified. Students who are peer tutors have a proven track record of being successful in their academic discipline and often take numerous courses, while tutoring. The class meets for eight weeks online. There are 4 required synchronous meetings (via zoom) that are designed to engage the learner through experiential learning and real-time feedback from the instructor and peers.
Non-Credit Tutoring Expansion
Through the generosity of the AEP grant, the Learning Assistance Department is expanding our tutoring efforts into non-credit courses to provide equitable access to instructional support services. If interested in learning more about this work or collaborating with us to expand our services please contact Vita at vparamo@ccsf.edu or fill out our Non-Credit Interest Form
Contact Info: Please feel free to contact me through the Canvas portal or if need be you can reach me via email at vita.paramo@mail.ccsf.edu or at vparamo@ccsf.edu. I respond to emails within 24-48 hours, if for some reason I have not responded please send the email again.
Office Location is R212 within the Learning Assistance Center, 2nd floor of the Rosenberg Library.
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
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.