Courtney
What made you decide to apply to be a writing tutor? I decided to be a writing tutor because I wanted to help others and learn.
How have your ideas about the writing center and tutoring changed from your first day until now? My ideas have changed a lot. I originally thought that I would read the paper by myself and make marks on the paper of my thoughts of what needed to be done and then we would talk about it. I learned that it’s interactive, much like some classroom settings. I learned that we guide the students rather than lead the students through any part of the writing process and that’s changed the way that I write.
What are some important things you have learned from your experiences as a writing tutor? I learned how to better communicate with others quickly and effectively. I learned how to accommodate to others’ needs so that I can work with all students. Continue reading “Why Be a Writing Tutor?”
The Spring 2019 semester is off to a cold and wintery start, but here in the CLC Writing Centers, things are heating up. Writing tutors are ready to help you with all your writing needs–from understanding your assignment to generating ideas to fine-tuning a later draft.
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