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Associate Professor of ESL
ojeda.jeanna@spcollege.edu
(727)712-5828
(727) 499-9055

Jeanna Ojeda, Ph. D., Linguistics, University of Florida in Gainesville

Associate Professor of ESL for Academic Purposes

Tarpon Springs Campus - St. Petersburg College
My blog: jeannaojeda.wordpress.com/hello/about/
 

"Here at St. Petersburg College, Tarpon Springs Campus, I dedicate myself and my expertise fully to my English Language Learners."

First and foremost, my mission is to engage English Language Learners (ELLs) in developing their skill sets in academic reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and accent reduction. To task, I draw upon my profound love for the English language and over 20 years of teaching college and university ESL for Academic Purposes students, primarily at St. Petersburg College. While creating a warm and caring learning environment, I keep the focus on my students and on activities that involve multiple skills and critical thinking. This tack enables maximum English-learning gains for the persistently hard-working and self-motivated. Secondarily and of equal import, I guide students to become involved in their professional self-development and career search. The result is English-language learning connects to favorable benefits: an improved assimilation into the local environment and academic community, an expanding professional network, plus more know-how and readiness for the work force.
 

Announcements: 

1) 2013 No Summer EAP at Tarpon Springs Campus -- SPC TARPON EAP Resumes Fall 2013 (Registration in July, details below)

2) 2013 Summer Short ESOL community and life skills courses (Clearwater morning class & Tarpon Springs evening class)

3)  2013 Fall Session St. Petersburg College  

Specific Details about EAP Classes at Tarpon Springs Campus

Instructor: Ms. Jeanna Ojeda, Ph.D.
Fall Session, August 19 to December 6, 2013 classes, at Tarpon Springs Campus:

   Ms. MaryAnn Kates-Hammer, M.A.
   •EAP 1595 Intermediate ESL--Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

   Ms. Katarzyna Welsh, M.A.
   •EAP 0400 Intermediate II Listening and Speaking--Saturday from 9:00 to 1:10

   Ms. Christina Spiller, M.A.
   •EAP 1500 Advanced Listening and Speaking-- Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:10 PM

4)   To ensure entry into the classes you desire, register as soon as possible.
Registration remains open until classes begin, BUT IT IS BEST to register EARLY.
For registration assistance, please contact one of the following at Tarpon Springs Campus:
• Dr. Dr. Laura Smith    (727) 712-5795    Smith.Laura@spcollege.edu
• Ms. Pat Alvarez    (727) 712-5785    Alvarez.Pat@spcollege.edu

 

5)   If you are a NEW STUDENT interested in taking ESL for Academic Purposes classes at St. Petersburg College, here is information about getting started. I will be away on vacation part of the time from May 3 through July of 2013. Please read belor for contact information:

First, if you are an International Student with an International Student Visa (or requesting a visa), please contact Ms. Angela Cole: Cole.Angela@spcollege.edu Phone (727) 791-2632. Please also see web site: http://www.spcollege.edu/central/international/.

Otherwise, if you are *not* an International Visa Student and have:
•       proof of ONE YEAR or more of living in Florida and
•       a green card, OR U.S. citizenship, or proof of asylum status
and if Tarpon Springs Campus is convenient for classes for you, please contact Ms. Pat Alvarez to get started in the registration process. Alternatively, you may enter the Administration Building of Clearwater Campus or St. Petersburg Gibbs Campus and inquire about registration at those locations. Ms. Pat Alvarez is the Testing Coordinator for the Tarpon Springs Campus. She helps new English language learners begin.  Make an appointment with her at: Alvarez.Pat@spcollege.edu  Phone (727) 712-5785. You will need to:
1.      visit the Administration Building of St. Petersburg College with your proof of residence and a photo i.d.
2.      complete an application form and pay a nominal charge of approximately $40
3.      acquire a new student number;
4.      schedule a time and day for the placement test to indicate your English levels--in reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and listening;
5.      Pat Alvarez will contact you within a few days by phone or email to inform you of your course placements;
6.      you will need to return to St. Petersburg College and complete the registration process with Pat Alvarez or any Academic Advisor. Just walk in and tell the Front Desk Receptionist that the purpose of your visit is to register for classes.

If Pat Alvarez is out of the office, you may also contact Dr. Laura Smith at (727) 712-5795 or Smith.Laura@spcollege.edu.

If I can assist you in meeting your learning goals, please email (quickest response) or call me at the Tarpon Springs Campus. Kindly speak or write in English, giving your full name, location, and the specifics of your request.  I wish you all the best!

Our mission is YOUR success!