What do you think of Teacher’s Assistants, and how are they distinct from peer tutors? In “The ‘Model Tutor’ In the Classroom: But Which Model Works?” from the latest issue of the Writing Lab Newsletter, Chris Striker reflects on his … Continue reading
In “Can I Help You With That?: Directive Tutoring And The Status Of Contextual Information In The Writing Center,” the most recent Tutor’s Column from the Writing Lab Newsletter, Ari Cuperfain of Yeshiva University describes a hypothetical tutorial scenario that … Continue reading
Last weekend, I spent some extra time in the Lincoln Park UCWbL making my big debut on the spotted office carpet; I did notice that it at least has some hints of red in it, so that made me feel like … Continue reading
I walked into my first Digication workshop terrified. Well, terrified may be too strong of a word – but I was definitely nervous and with good reason. The idea of getting up in front of an entire classroom was intimidating. … Continue reading
People, papers, and red pens. This is what we new tutors envisioned going into the application process to become a Writing Center Tutor. Because the application process consisted of correcting a sample paper, we naturally came to the conclusion that … Continue reading
As tutors we come into contact with dozens of essays, projects and presentations every week, through our writers. As we comment on and nudge along in our tutorials, we have a sense of aiding a writer in their work – … Continue reading
Conversation appointments come with a host of issues that tutors who primarily tutor might not have even considered. I can confidently say that I’ve had more conversation appointments in the past two weeks than I’ve had over the course of … Continue reading
Coming back for my second year at the UCWbL is a totally different experience than it was last year. Sure, the tutoring is the same and nothing about the locations has really changed, but something just feels different. I feel … Continue reading
Tutors are born problem solvers, but it’s hard to solve a problem when you can’t find a word for it. How many of these writing tutor-related terms are new to you?
As a MA student applying to the Writing Center one year ago, I didn’t really think that being employed as a tutor would change how I write. At 21, I was pretty sure that my writing style was set – … Continue reading