During your first semester in the writing program, you will participate in a new tutor seminar through which you will receive training and experience tutoring college students in composition and other writing-intensive writing courses. You will learn how to respond constructively to student writing, as well as develop and hone tutoring skills. By guiding others towards clarity and precision in prose, you will sharpen your own writing abilities. Generally, new tutors work for credit or volunteer, although if they have experience they may be competitive for pay. Students of color are encouraged to apply.
Personal qualities are as important as academic ones.
Patience, ingenuity, and the ability to engage meaningfully with people from diverse backgrounds are qualities that we seek in prospective tutors. Spend the required number of hours per week tutoring, based on number of units enrolled. Attend a weekly training seminar and occasional workshops. Keep a journal of your tutoring experiences and write a final paper. Read assigned articles, complete assignments, videotape your tutoring, and familiarize yourself with the resources available at the Student Learning Center.