International Student and Scholar Services

Free ESL Tutoring

English as a Second Language Support Services (ESLS)

ESL Support Services (ESLS) offers free online tutoring services for non-native speakers of English who want to improve their English proficiency. We serve international students, bilinguals born in the U.S., and anyone else who identifies as a non-native speaker of English. Please note that this service is only for current CSU, Chico students and staff. 

We are happy to assist you with:

  • Written assignments at all stages of completion
  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral presentations
  • Scholarship/job/graduate school applications
  • Any other task that requires proficiency in the English language

We also provide a space to practice English conversation skills in a fun, informal and low-stakes environment. 

We will offer in-person tutoring through drop-in visits (no appointments needed!), as well as online tutoring using a variety of platforms (Google doc editing, live Zoom sessions, etc.). For more information and to request ESL tutoring, please visit our website.

Contact Us

Saundra Wright, Coordinator
skwright@csuchico.edu

Website: https://www.csuchico.edu/engl/resources/esl-resource.shtml

Contact us! Spring 2023 Instructional Student Assistant Staff

John Alexander

Tutor, ESL Support Services

Available in ARTS 206A on:

  • Fridays from 2:00 – 4:00

Josie Barkey

Tutor, ESL Support Services

Available in ARTS 206A on:

  • Mondays from 11:30 - 2:30
  • Wednesdays from 11:30 – 2:30
  • Wednesdays from 11:00 – 2:00

Payton Giammona

Tutor, ESL Support Services

Available in ARTS 206A on:

  • Mondays from 1:00 – 4:00

Available on Zoom by appointment: request tutoring services here


Mariah Harvey-Morales

Tutor, ESL Support Services

Available on Zoom by appointment: request tutoring services here


Mittsel Lugo Soto

Tutor, ESL Support Services

Available in ARTS 206A on:

  • Mondays from 11:00 – 1:00
  • Tuesdays from 11:00 – 1:00
  • Wednesdays from 11:00 – 1:00
  • Thursdays from 11:00 – 1:00
  • Fridays from 11:00 – 2:00

Ellie Medina-Valadez

Tutor, ESL Support Services

Available in ARTS 206A on:

  • Tuesdays from 1:00 – 4:00
  • Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:00

Larisa Sky Perkins-Orta

Tutor, ESL Support Services

Available on Zoom by appointment: request tutoring services here


Hayden Wright

Tutor, ESL Support Services

Available in ARTS 206A on:

  • Tuesdays from 12:00 – 4:00
  • Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3:00

Thomas Wright

Tutor, ESL Support Services

Available in ARTS 206A on:

  • Mondays from 3:00 – 4:00
  • Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:00
  • Thursdays from 12:30 – 4:00