You can contact the staff members at their work number, email, or by making an appointment with them.
Staff Information / Información Del Personal
San Marcos
If you have questions about ESL classes, applying to be a Palomar student, and registration, please contact:
- Alex
Hours of services: Mon-Thurs 11:30am- 8:00pm, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Fridays remote)
(760) 744-1150, ext. 2272
amedina@palomar.edu
For appointments - Rosalba
Hours of services: Mon-Thurs 8:00am- 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Fridays remote)
(760) 744-1150, ext. 2272. rbolwin@palomar.edu
For appointments
Escondido
If you have questions about ESL classes, applying to be a Palomar student, and registration, please contact:
- Connie
Hours of services: Mon-Thurs 9:30am- 7:00pm, Fridays 8:00am-12:00pm. (Fridays remote)
(760) 744-1150, ext. 8114
cgallegos1@palomar.edu - Liliana
Hours of services: Mon-Thurs 8:00am- 12:30pm.
(760) 744-1150, ext. 8137
lgonzalez@palomar.edu
Fallbrook
If you have questions about ESL classes, applying to be a Palomar student, and registration, please contact:
- Julio (Evenings): Hours of services: Mon-Thurs 4:00-8:30pm
(760) 744-1150, ext. 8657
jmontenegro@palomar.edu
ESL Computer Lab Tech
If you have questions about ZOOM, CANVAS, MyPalomar, or general questions about technology (computers) please contact:
- Yolanda
Hours of services: Mon-Fri 8:30am- 5:00pm
(760) 744-1150, ext. 2830
yfernandez@palomar.edu
For appointments
ESL Tutoring Center
If you need help with your homework, classwork, or practicing English, please visit: ESL Tutoring Center or visit us on the San Marcos campus in H-118. We offer in-person and online tutoring appointments.
- Eddie
Hours of services: Mon-Thurs 9:00am- 6:00pm. Fridays closed
(760) 744-1150, ext. 4482
echong@palomar.edu.
ESL Student Advisor
If you have questions about credit classes, financial aid (FAFSA), or programs and classes other than ESL please contact:
- Ana
Hours of services: Mon-Thurs 8:00am- 5:00pm. Fridays 8:00am-4:30pm
(760) 744-1150, ext. 3944
asantiagolopez@palomar.edu - For appointments
INEA & Noncredit Matriculation Coordinator
If you have questions about INEA, credit classes, financial aid (FAFSA), or programs and classes other than ESL please contact:
- Carmelino
Hours of services: Mon-Thurs 8:30am- 5:00pm. Fridays 8:00am-4:30pm
(760) 744-1150, ext. 2262
ccruz@palomar.edu
For appointments
Academic Department Assistant
For ESL Department information, please contact: Omar
- Omar
Hours of services: Mon-Friday 7:45am-4:45pm. Fridays 8:00am-4:30pm
(760) 744-1150, ext. 2261
emendoza@palomar.edu
ESL Department Information
For more information please contact the International Office at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2167
Welcome to the English as a Second Language department here at Palomar College. Start here; go anywhere.
With us, you can learn or improve your conversation skills, pronunciation, and academic reading and writing. You can learn English from the beginning or improve the skills you already have. The ESL Department also offers Career Track ESL courses that allow you to gain the specific English skills you need for careers such as Dental Assisting, Office Systems, Cosmetology, and Automotive Engineering. We offer credit and non-credit courses.
You can find ESL courses at the following campuses: San Marcos, Escondido, Fallbrook, and Ramona.
We also offer citizenship courses and courses in the Instituto Nacional para la Educación de los Adultos program
