Tutoring Opportunities

If you are interested in becoming a Writing Center tutor, email Professor Lisa Whalen, Director of the Writing Center.

In addition to sharpening your writing skills and providing the satisfaction of helping your peers improve theirs, tutoring develops a range of skills that are directly applicable to nearly any career and help fill out a resume. Just a few of these skills include: 

Verbal Communication
-learning to critique by giving feedback that balances support and encouragement with constructive criticism
-explaining clearly abstract concepts
-welcoming new writers to the Writing Center
-providing an introduction to the Writing Center for incoming students

Interpersonal Skills
-working with students from a variety of backgrounds
-working closely with a supervisor

Critical Thinking and Reading
-reading and assessing quickly
-prioritizing errors
-researching

Teaching Skills
-breaking down complex ideas and skills into manageable lessons
-presenting material in a classroom setting
-creating a lesson plan for the tutoring session
-helping the writer see the "big picture" of his/her paper
-creating teaching materials (handouts, tip sheets, etc.)

Working Independently
-staffing the writing center while the director is away
-Assessing and reflecting upon tutoring experiences