- BA in Comparative Literature and History -- University of Oregon
- MA in Literature -- UC Santa Cruz
English
The English Center
Located in building 2100 on the 1st floor, the English Center encompasses a lab space and a drop-in tutoring center where we serve all Las Positas College students in bettering their college reading and writing skills. We provide a productive space where students can work, receive tutoring, and recharge between classes.
The English Center Presents:
The Spring '26 Workshop Series!
The Workshops:
1. College Level Reading Strategies
Reading college level materials is challenging, and the struggle is real! Come learn how to get the most out of your reading time using tips, techniques, and advice from faculty, staff, and scholars. We will give you the strategies you need to be more efficient with your reading, to understand better what you read, and remember more!
WHEN: Tues Feb 10th 3:00-4:00pm
Wed Feb 11th 10:00-11:00am
WHERE: The English Center, RM 21112 in building 2100
2. How to Study!
Did you know that learning how to learn better is a thing? Yes, you can become a better student! Come and see how, when our wonderful LPC faculty, staff and students give you the tips, techniques and resources to succeed in all your classes, and beyond.
WHEN: Tues Mar 10th 2:00-3:00pm
Wed Mar 11th 10:00-11:00am
WHERE: The English Center, RM 21112 in building 2100
3. Research Library Orientation
Do you want to get more A+’s on those complicated, lengthy research papers? The LPC English Center and fantastic library faculty want you to too. And we’re here to help you learn the insider tips, techniques, and confidence to do it. Come learn how to navigate scholarly data bases, choose your sources, save your searches, works cited entries, and more!
WHEN: April dates TBD, Tues 3:00-4:00pm
Wed 10:00-11:00am
WHERE: The English Center, RM 21112 in building 2100
4. Get Published!
Have you been cranking out some awesome poems, essays, and short stories in your free time? Maybe you’ve been writing poetry for years and wonder what it would be like to share them with the world. Or maybe, it’s your ambition to enter greater, academic conversations on topics that make a difference in the world. We got you covered! Come get the scoop from our illustrious Havak editorial faculty, staff, and students on ways to become published authors!
WHEN: Tues May 12th 3:00-4:00pm
Wed May 13th 10:00-11:00am
WHERE: The English Center, RM 21112 in building 2100
Weekly Silent Reading Support
for Spring '26
(Flyer coming soon!)
Silent Reading Hours:
WHEN: Mondays 10:00-11:00am
Tuesdays 2:00-3:00pm
WHERE: The English Center Reading Room, RM 21110
(Located by the Free Books Shelf, between the English Center IA Office and our Drop-in Center!)
Instructional Assistants in the English Center
Our Instructional Assistants offer personal tutoring sessions and group workshops in our new drop-in English Center space in RM 21112. They share a wealth of experience and knowledge in English Reading and Writing skills with all LPC students. They also support students in some English classes. Look for them in and around the English Center for help with anything.
Among other duties, they:
- provide learning assistance to students individually or in small groups
- facilitate writing skills workshops
- direct students to appropriate college resources, such as academic counseling, DSPS, the health center, and additional tutoring services.
For other reading and writing support, please meet with a RAW tutor, meet with a tutor on a weekly basis through the Tutorial Center, and/or attend a SmartShop.
Meet Our Team
Senior Instructional Assistant
Noël Fagerhaugh (She/her)
nfagerhaugh@laspositascollege.edu
- MA in English Literature with a concentration in Writing Pedagogies from Mills College
- BA in English Literature with a concentration in Diasporic Literatures from Mills College
Noël is a native born Oaklander, First Generation College Graduate, Writing Teacher, Poet, Artist, Dog Mom, and Gardener. Noël has a love of abstract art and paints frequently, inspired by the women of the Abstract Expressionist movement. She has over 20 years experience tutoring and teaching English. Noël taught English Classes and support sections at Merritt and Laney Colleges from 2015-2023. Before teaching there, she was also a student for two years at Laney! She then transferred to Mills College where Noël received her Bachelor's and Master's degree in English Literature and Writing Pedagogies. She's also spent years in the metal arts field and in local environmental non-profits. Noël has also held seats on Academic and Classified Senates, and served as a PFT faculty union rep for Merritt College. This year at Las Positas she is the newest Classified Senate Secretary and a member of the 2024-2025 CLIP cohort for advancement of Classified Professional Leadership. Feel free to ask Noël about her many passions and her many career paths, anytime. She loves to talk and also knows how to listen!
Instructional Assistants
Savannah Cyrus
- AS in Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science, Math and Technology- Chabot College
- Certificate of Achievement in Spanish- Chabot College
- Certificate of Proficiency in Creative Writing- Chabot College
Abbie O'Hara
Abbie O’Hara (she/they) is from San Ramon, California, where she played travel softball and volunteered for the local library. After attending University of Oregon for a BA, Abbie moved back home and worked as an SAT tutor. Next, she received her MA in Literature while working as a teaching assistant for extremely cool courses like Shakespeare and Film or “The Curse of The Mummy.” Abbie also enjoys reading gothic literature, walking, hiking, camping, and spending time with friends and family.
For questions about this page, contact Noel Fagerhaugh.