WLC Course Attached Tutor (W-CAT) (S99806)
Summary, Scope, and Responsibilities
Writing Tutors and W-CATs (Writing Course-Attached 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.
The Basics
Department:Writing and Language Center
Supervisor:
Bridget Fullerton
Office Location:
Coram 221
Email:
bfullert@bates.edu
Hours:
4-6
Workers:
50
Qualifications, Requirements, and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
All Tutors (W-CATs and Writing Tutors):
Complete a Basic-level Writing Theory and Peer Tutor Education curriculum (~30 hours, or ~3 hours/week) in the winter semester (must be on campus); this is paid work.
Attend a 6-hour paid orientation session on campus before the semester starts.
Attend 1-hour paid staff meetings and professional development workshops approximately every other week while working as a tutor.
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.
Understand and follow all SWLC policies and tutoring guidelines.
Submit timely session reports, timesheets, and other administrative tasks.
Requirements
Be a sophomore, junior, or senior next year (i.e. in the ‘26-’27 School Year).
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 by January 2026.
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.