Pi-Shop (Math Tutoring)

Pi-Shop (LACC’s Mathematics Tutoring Center) opened officially in the fall of 1998. Pi-Shop has become crucial to the learning of science and mathematics and helping students to reach their academic goal, and the student success rates speak very highly for it. The vast majority of those who use the Pi-Shop pass their math classes, compared with a lower pass rate for those who take Math classes but don’t use the Pi-Shop. 

Pi-Shop is a state of-the-art Mathematics Tutoring Lab that has been recognized by the State Academic Senate with an honorable mention in its competition for the “Exemplary Program Award.”

The Pi-Shop provides math tutoring services for students in all math levels, including Statistics and Mathematical Programming. Our service offers flexible tutoring options, including individual and group sessions, in-person and online, to support and enhance students' math learning.

Our Goals

By working with our experienced tutors, students can achieve significant learning outcomes, including:

  1. Solve mathematical problems using appropriate techniques.
  2. Analyze and interpret the results with the use of technology.

Location & Hours of Operation

Pi-Shop Tutoring Services are now available in-person in FH 104 or online! Enroll MATH 202 or TUTOR 001 for tutoring service.

Winter 2025

MATH 202 (11401), 1 unit
TUTOR 001 (11831), 0 units

Operation Hours

Online (via Zoom)
MTWTh 9:00am - 6:00pm
F            9:00am - 2:00pm
S            9:00am - 2:00pm

In-Person Hours (FH 104)
MTWTh  9:00am - 6:00pm
F             9:00am - 2:00pm

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How to Enroll

Online and in-person tutoring is available for ALL students enrolling in any Mathematics classes. To receiving tutoring service, student must be enrolled in one of the following classes:
MATH 202 or TUTOR 001.

MATH 202 is a 1 unit course, and TUTOR 001 is a 0 unit, nongraded course. Students can enroll the class through SIS system. Students may request a permission number, if needed, from one of the tutors at the Pi-Shop Math tutoring service in FH 104 or via Zoom.

Tutoring Opportunities

Share your knowledge of Math by becoming one of the Math tutors in Pi-Shop. Qualifications to be hired as a tutor include a satisfactory completion of Math 200 level courses and a successful interview. Becoming a tutor can also provide you with valuable interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.

If you are interested in applying for the Math tutor position, please submit resume including which Math courses you are specialized in tutoring to Professor Robert Mardirosian or the Math Office in FH 103.

Pi-Shop Staff

Robert Mardirosian
Project Director
Email Robert Mardirosian
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2817

Phuong Duong
Project Director
Email Phuong Duong
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2819

Kee Lam
Project Director
Email Kee Lam
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2810

Mathematics Department

Office Hours and Location

Office Hours (In person or virtual)
Monday through Thursday
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 8:00AM - 2:30PM
or by appointments

Contact

Join Zoom Meeting
https://laccd.zoom.us/j/92316575863
Meeting ID: 923 1657 5863


FH 101 O

Kee Lam, Department Chair
Email Kee Lam
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2810


FH 103

Christine Fineberg, Department Secretary
Email Christine Fineberg
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2810