SWLC Writing Tutor (S99807)

Summary

Writing Tutors are empathetic listeners, self-reflective learners, and collaborative communicators dedicated to supporting their peers’ writing and communication goals across the disciplines at Bates College. Tutors help students interpret assignment guidelines, brainstorm ideas, and revise and edit drafts with curiosity and care. Both roles involve practicing equity-minded and anti-oppressive tutoring while respecting linguistic diversity and supporting neurodiverse learners.

Writing Tutors provide 4 to 6 hours of tutoring per week for any Bates student working on writing or speaking assignments for any course, audience, or purpose.

Basics

  • Department: Writing and Language Center
  • Supervisor: Bridget Fullerton
  • Office Location: Coram 221
  • Email: bfullert@bates.edu
  • Hours: 4-6
  • Workers: 50

Responsibilities

Complete a Basic-level Writing Theory and Peer Tutor Education curriculum (~50 hours) in the winter semester (must be on campus), either for course credit or compensation.
Attend a 6-hour paid orientation session on campus before the semester starts.
Attend 1-hour staff meetings and professional development workshops every other week.
Establish and carry themselves across campus as ambassadors of SWL’s core values and as model writers, collaborators, and speakers.
Communicate efficiently with SWLC professional staff and fellow tutors.
Submit timely session reports, timesheets, and other administrative tasks.
Complete an Advanced-level Writing Theory and Peer Tutor Education curriculum (~50 hours) either for course credit or compensation.
Conduct class visits to introduce themselves and our tutoring services to students, staff, and faculty across campus.
Offer 4 to 6 hours of weekly drop-in and appointment-based tutoring during SWLC’s hours of operation for any Bates student needing writing support in any subject, or for any course, purpose, or audience.
Under the mentorship of SWLC professional staff, design and deliver writing-related workshops, presentations, handouts, and resources, and/or design and facilitate events, to support students across campus on their writing, speaking, and communication goals.

Requirements

Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in the 25-26 SY.
Show a genuine interest in teaching, tutoring, and collaborating with peers.
Be effective communicators, open to self-reflection, feedback, and lifelong learning.
Demonstrate curiosity about equity-minded and linguistically-just tutoring practices.
Have completed an FYS/W1 course with a B or higher. (A W2 course with a B or higher is preferred for Writing Tutors but not required.)

Reporting

Tutors work under the guidance of the Student Writing & Language Center professional staff, who provide ongoing feedback and support. They are part of a collaborative team with other SWLC Writing Tutors, W-CATs, Language Tutors, and SASC peer tutors at Bates College.

Working Conditions

Tutors work in the Peer Learning Commons, on the ground floor of Ladd Library. There are no travel or physical requirements. All tutors receive necessary education training prior to commencing work.