The demographics of each tutoring center vary with the population of the surrounding community– we have learners originally from Asia, Africa, Europe, Mexico, Central and South America. Tutoring takes place in public library study rooms throughout the County, as well as city libraries, community centers, churches and other public locations. Click on the street address to see the location on a map.
Alpine
Alpine County Library
1752 Alpine Blvd. 91901
Coordinator- Mary Harris ranchogirlalpine@gmail.com
1:1 and small group tutoring at various times
Bonita
Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library
4375 Bonita Rd. 91902 Thursday 10:00 am-Noon
Borrego Springs
Borrego Springs Literacy Center
Director- Elaine McVey elainemcvey1@gmail.com
Tutoring at various times and locations
Carlsbad
Carlsbad Literacy Center @Pilgrim United Church of Christ
2020 Chestnut Ave. 92008
T 7-9 am TH 9-11am
Chula Vista
Laubach Literacy Center of Chula Vista @Community Congregational Church
276 “F” St. 91910
Co-Director- Erika Dennis ehdennis4@cox.net
Co-Director- Sue MacDonald runsusie@sbcglobal.net
Monday 7-9 pm
El Cajon
El Cajon Library
201 E Douglas Ave. 92020
Friday 10 am and 1 pm
EMASS – Union of Pan Asian Communities, Elder Multicultural Access & Support Services
343 East Main St. 92020
Coordinator, Salwa Yalda syalda@upacsd.com
contact for schedule
Encinitas
San Dieguito Literacy Center @San Dieguito Methodist Church
170 Calle Magdalena 92024
Co-Director- Laurie Martin l.a.martin@roadrunner.com
Co-Director- Dolly Peponides dolly.peponides@gmail.com Co-Director Steve Usher stevecu49@gmail.com M 7-9 pm and T 9-11 am
1:1 and small group classes for all levels
Encinitas Literacy Center@Encinitas Library
540 Cornish Dr. 92024
Co Director-Jennifer Quilkey jquilkey@me.com Co-Director Susan McClain swmcclain@gmail.com
All levels of ESL offered. Groups meet 1:1, small group or medium size classes. Visit the Encinitas Library or contact Jennifer or Susan for specific times as class times change throughout the year.
Walt Wrobleski tutors his class in ESL at Encinitas Literacy Center.
Fallbrook
Fallbrook Library
124 South Mission Rd. 92028
Coordinator- Lana Smith lamariesmith@gmail.com
M & Th between 10am and 3 pm; T 6:30-8 pm; W 11-1 pm and 1:30-3 pm
Fallbrook Library tutors: Lana Smith (left), Joan Coapman, Sandy Cooper, Rusty Anderson, and Margie Mosavi
Fallbrook Laubach Literacy Center @Christ the King Lutheran Church
1620 South Stage Coach Ln. 92028
Director Pat Hensley pmph36@gmail.com
Monday 7-8:30 pm (September – June)
1:1 tutoring available; supervised learning with Rosetta Stone language software available
La Jolla
La Jolla English Language Center @La Jolla Presbyterian Church
7715 Draper Ave. 92037
Director Marc Angel marcangel@aol.com
Elaine Wilson ewilson108@yahoo.com
Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm
Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove Branch Library
3001 School Ln. 91945
Director Julie Rone julie_rone@sbcglobal.net
M & W 10:30 am-Noon and 4-5 pm (beginning); T & W 2-4 pm (low-intermediate); T & Th 10 am-Noon (high-intermediate)
Linda Vista
ACCESS, Inc.
2612 Daniel Ave. San Diego 92111
Director Julieta Gonzales julieta.gon14@gmail.com
T & Th 6-8 pm
Bayside Literacy Center @Linda Vista Public Library
2160 Ulric St. San Diego 92111
Director Katie Pedersen katieeslsd@gmail.com
Classes M-F at varied times during library hours. Classes offered for all levels including conversation. Groups meet 1:1, small group or medium size classes. Visit the Linda Vista Library or contact Katie for specific times as classes times change throughout the year.
Satellite Center: Clairemont Literacy Center @Clairemont Lutheran Church
4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. 92117
Site Coordinator-Nancy King njking@san.rr.com
By appointment only
National City
Lincoln Acres Library
2725 Granger Ave. 91950
Coordinator- Leslie Gonzales leslielgzz@hotmail.com
Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings
Potrero
Potrero Public Library
24883 Potrero Valley Rd.91963
Coordinator: Berlyne Arteaga berlyne.arteaga@sdcounty.ca.gov
Wednesday 10 am-Noon and 5:30-7:30 pm
Poway
Poway Library
13137 Poway Rd. 92064
Co-Directors Alex and Kathy Fousek akfousek@gmail.com
1:1 and small group tutoring during library hours. Classes by appointment.
Ramona
Ramona Branch Library
1275 Main St. 92065
Coordinator- Sonia Scanlan s3scanlan@aol.com
2 hour small group classes M-T-W-TH mornings
Call library at (760) 788-5270 to schedule a placement test
Rancho Bernardo
Rancho Bernardo Literacy Center@RB Community Presbyterian Church
17010 Pomerado Rd. San Diego 92128
Director- Nancy Anderson nlanderson51@gmail.com
Mondays 9:15-11:15 (September to June)
A Rancho Bernardo student become a citizen
Rancho Penasquitos
Penasquitos Literacy Center@Penasquitos Lutheran Church
14484 Penasquitos Dr. San Diego 92129
Director- Bobbi Rastle btrastle@cox.net
Co-Director Margaret Hardy mnh1125@gmail.com
Tuesdays 9:30 am- Noon; Small group tutoring
San Diego
4S Ranch Branch Library
10433 Reserve Dr. 92127
Head Librarian- June Zhou june.zhou@sdcounty.ca.gov
San Diego Unified School District @Chollas/Mead Elementary School
4525 Market St. 92102
Coordinator- Lynn Owens owens.lynn@gmail.com
Coordinator- Valentina Jones-Wagner jones.valentina@gmail.com
Wednesdays 9:15-10:45 am Parents Room
October to May except school holidays
Mostly low to intermediate beginner classes
Salvation Army Kroc Community Center
6845 University Ave. 92115
Coordinator- Sylvia Nasri snasri@gmail.com
T & F 9:30-11:30 am in the Education Building
San Marcos
San Marcos County Branch Library
2 Civic Center Dr. 92069
Coordinator- Doreen Poling dpoling32@hotmail.com
Wednesday 9:30-11:15 am Conversation café; Tutoring M & W 3:30-4:30 pm; T 10:30-11:30 am; Th 10:30-11:30 am and 6:30-8:00 pm
Spring Valley
Casa de Oro Branch Library
9805 Campo Rd. # 180 91977
Coordinator Frances Gong blipecat@sbcglobal.net
Valley Center
Valley Center Branch Library
29200 Cole Grade Rd. 92082
Coordinator Barbara Emson hamsah@aol.com
T & Th 6-7:45 pm
Vista
East Vista Literacy Center @Vista Library
700 Eucalyptus Ave. 92084
Director- Marti Hause marti3543@aol.com
Th 10-11:30 am
1:1 may be available