Tutoring Adult ESOL

INSTRUCTOR INFO

Michelle Culley

mculley@pdx.edu

COURSE CRN

• Spring 2026

  • 63213

• Winter 2026

  • 43602

COURSE DESCRIPTION

⚠ Important – Time-Sensitive Placement Requirement

This Capstone involves placement at a community college site and may require a background check. After registering, you must email Michelle Culley (mculley@pdx.edu) and check/respond to email regularly until your placement is confirmed to avoid delays. This process is quick but time-sensitive.

Course Overview

This Capstone has two interconnected components:

On-site Tutoring

Tutor adult ESOL learners 2.5–3 hours per week at local community colleges (locations and times vary).

Remote PSU Coursework

Online coursework explores adult second language acquisition, instructional techniques, intercultural communication, and immigration to support your tutoring experience.

Proficient English is required, but you do not need to be a native English speaker.

CONTACT INFO

Michelle Culley, mculley@pdx.edu