Student Resources
Paul Carbonaro, ESL Coordinator
email: paul.carbonaro@sinclair.edu
phone: (937) 512-3099
You can visit the ESL office for support or make an appointment to meet with the ESL Coordinator:
Advising by appointment only: 8:00 a.m.–noon
Walk-in advising: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Walk-in advising: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Advising by appointment only: 8:00a.m.–noon
Walk-in advising: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Thursday
Walk-in advising: 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. and 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Friday
Advising by appointment only: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Walk-in advising: 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Academic Support
Tutoring
Free tutoring is available at Sinclair’s Tutoring and Learning Center located in the Library. In addition, the Writing Center located in the library can assist students with their writing skills. The ESL Coordinator is also available to provide academic support during walk-in hours or by appointment.
- Visit the Tutoring Center page.
- Visit the Writing Center page.
Sinclair Sites
Sinclair offers students several convenient locations to take classes. Visit the Sinclair sites page for more information on all locations.
Local ESL Classes
In addition to studying ESL at Sinclair, free ESL classes are available in the Dayton area. For more information, contact these facilities:
- St. John's Church—phone: (937) 461-3332
- Dayton Red Cross—phone: (937) 271-5095
- Kettering Adult School—phone: (937) 499-1450
- Sulphur Grove United Methodist Church, Huber Heights—phone: (937) 235-578
- University Baptist Church, Beavercreek—phone: (937) 427-2975, (937) 878-7637
- Walter Shade Early ECC, Kettering school district—phone: (937) 499-1450
- Redeemer Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Beavercreek—phone: (937) 427-1562
- South Dayton Presbyterian Church—phone: (937) 433-1022
- Beavercreek High School—phone: (937) 562-6071
Additional Services and Events
Disability Services
ESL students who require accommodations can receive support and assistance by registering with Sinclair’s Disability Services office (Building 10, Floor 4, Room 10421).
- Visit the Disability Services page.
Housing
Sinclair does not provide student housing, but it does provide information about local accommodations. Also, you can post information in the Student Activities Center located in Building 8 about your need for housing, and you can read about housing that is available.
International Series Presentations
Throughout the academic year, Sinclair sponsors several presentations highlighting an international country, city or international issue/current event. For more information or to obtain the schedule, contact the ESL Coordinator at 937-512-3099.
The ESL Scholarship Fund
Contact Paul Carbonaro for more information about the ESL Fund, a special scholarship program created specifically for ESL students.
Additional Services Links
- Visit the Career Services page.
- Visit the Counseling Services page.
