In August 2018, seventeen writing tutors joined the CLC Writing Center staff as part of our 2018-2019 Peer Writing Tutor program. They have been working in the writing center since August and are currently enrolled in English 260 (Intro to Writing Center Theory & Practice)–a course that helps them develop their skills as tutors and introduces them to writing center scholarship.
Jennifer Avalos
- Teacher(s) who recommended you: Dr. Rubina Khan
- Major or Career Focus: I have changed my focus to nursing.
- How long have you been at CLC? Three semesters.
- Favorite thing about working in the writing center so far: The last two months.
- Most challenging thing about working in the writing center so far: Dealing with students who aren’t as interactive with me in discourse.
- What is one strategy you use to get over writer’s block? I take a break to clear my mind.
- Handwrite first drafts or type them? I like to type them and make several copies.
- What food can you not stop eating? Rice and beans because my mom makes it every time we run out.
- Recommend a book, graphic novel, movie, or TV series that you have enjoyed recently: I recommend the TV series, Criminal Minds.
- If your life had a theme song, what would it be? “Bills, Bills, Bills” by Destiny’s Child because when they say, “Can you pay my bills?” I can relate.
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