Becoming a Writing Tutor
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR WRITING TUTORS
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Tutoring a wide range of students from across the college, up to 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; 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 mature sense of responsibility.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Pick up an application in the Writing Center (Smiddy 107) and submit the completed form with at least 2 expository writing samples. 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