Writing Tutor Application
Qualifications for being a Writing Tutor:
Being a confident, competent, and enthusiastic writer
Punctuality, generosity, flexibility, personal organization
Typical writing tutor duties and responsibilities include:
Participating in orientation and training sessions throughout the year
Being punctual and prepared to meet with students for hour-long appointments
Facilitating engaging tutoring sessions with students at any stage of the writing process
Sharing your own successful writing/learning skills
Keeping updated records at the end of each session
Working one or two hours per week at the Writing Center front desk
Practicing inclusivity and professionalism at all times
Name:
Banner ID:
Date:
Class Year:
Major:
Minor:
Email:
Phone:
*Do you have plans to study abroad?
No
Yes
If yes, what semester?
List the courses you have taken that support your proficiency in writing (e.g. ENG, HIS, etc.):
(Course, Professor, Grade)
Contact information of a Providence College faculty member who is willing to recommend you as a tutor:
Name:
Department:
Email:
Personal Statement
In an attached document, please respond to the following questions using no more than two pages.
Why does becoming a tutor seem attractive to you and what characteristic do you possess that will make you a good tutor?
How do you imagine your role in helping peers to improve their writing skills? In other words, what are some general guidelines that you, as a writing tutor, would follow?
* Please attach two files: Your personal statement and an original piece of writing which you feel best demonstrates your writing abilities.
Personal Statement:
Writing Sample:
Applications are typically reviewed in March for tutors to begin work the following semester.
Please contact Will Toner, Senior Associate Director of the Writing Center, with any questions regarding the application process.
Phillips Memorial Library, Room 219
wtoner@providence.edu
401-865-1758