Becoming a Writing Tutor

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR WRITING TUTORS

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Tutoring a wide range of students from across the college, approximately 10 hours a week, to help them strengthen all aspects of their writing. 
• Working with international students for whom English is a second language. 
• Visiting classes to promote use of the Writing Center.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid academic standing and strong writing abilities, particularly in expository genres.
• Successful completion of Academic Writing I or II, Introduction to the Essay, or Ithaca Seminar in Writing; sophomore standing. Students need not be majors or minors, but additional writing courses beyond the 100-level, especially Argument, are preferred.
• Strong commitment to helping other students become more effective writers.
• Personal qualities conducive to one-on-one conferences, including a friendly, approachable manner; patience; good listening abilities; and a sense of maturity and responsibility.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications for Fall 2013 will be accepted starting Wednesday, March 20, and must be submitted by Friday, April 12 at 5:00 PM. Pick up an application in the Writing Center (Smiddy 107) or download it from Documents at your left. A completed application will include a detailed letter of intent, a résumé, and two expository writing samples, preferably with sources. Applications may be turned in at Smiddy 107 or emailed to Professor Joan Marcus at jmarcus@ithaca.edu. The strongest candidates will then be asked to complete a series of exercises and to schedule an interview.

For additional information, contact:

Joan Marcus, Smiddy 408, 274-3470, jmarcus@ithaca.edu