Writing Center Staff

Staff
	Writing Center Director Theresa FitzPatrick Fitzpatrick@csp.edu 651-603-6233
	Writing Center Associate:  Charlotte Lewis clewis@csp.edu 651-603-6218
Student Tutors, Fall 2009:
	Jessica S. - Senior
	Gretchen H. - Junior
	Matt N. - Senior
	Erin R. - Sophmore
	Stephen L. - Junior
	Jessica H. - Junior
	Teresa S.

Student tutors are currently enrolled in or have successfully completed ENG324 Teaching Writing 1:1, a course designed to train them to work with writers on an individual basis.

Benefits of Peer Tutoring
Promotes active learning
Provides writers an opportunity to consider a wider audience
Teaches writers and tutors to analyze writing critically
Motivates writers to revise their work and produce multiple drafts
Familiarizes writers with the vocabulary, tone, content, and expectations of writing in a particular discipline
Sparks new ideas
Encourages teamwork
Hones writers' and tutors' interpersonal skills
Provides opportunities for discussing ideas
Allows the writer to retain complete ownership of his or her work