Writing Center
The Writing Center can provide feedback on your writing, no matter your major, class year or skill level. Trained peer writing consultants help with every phase of the writing process, from brainstorming to revision. We aim to foster your growth, independence and confidence in your writing skills by giving focused feedback specific to each writer and assignment. We offer writing consultations and a drop-off service for written feedback.
Our Core Beliefs
- All writers should be treated with dignity, no matter their background or ability.
- Writing is an important process of self-expression unique to each writer.
- All writers are capable of powerful writing through practice.
- Student collaboration makes the writing process more enjoyable.
- Writing is essential to communicating ideas and participating in society beyond the classroom.
What We Do
Assignment analysis and project brainstorming
Writing consultants are happy to help you plan your writing project. We can help you determine your approach to completing an assignment, develop your topic, craft thesis statements, organize ideas, develop outlines and assist with any other pre-writing needs.
Drafting and revision
Writing consultants believe that collaborating makes the writing process more enjoyable. During the drafting and revision process, we work together to clarify ideas, strengthen arguments and solidify structure. Rather than proofreading or editing, we coach you to identify patterns of error in your own writing and direct you to great grammar resources to help you become a confident, independent writer.
Preparing presentations and other new-media communications
Writing consultants understand your assignments aren’t always in the form of academic essays. We can support your writing process no matter the medium you’re using, from digital posts and projects to crafting a presentation.
How to Become a Writing Consultant
Writing consultants assist students with a variety of tasks related to writing, at all stages of the writing process and across the curriculum. Sessions may include support in understanding the assignment, brainstorming, locating sources, outlining, development, structure, documentation of sources, building proofreading skills, etc. Writing consultants do not serve as an editing or proofreading service.
After training and one semester of tutoring, writing consultants may become writing partners. Writing partners are paired with specific courses to extend Writing Center services directly into the classroom and offer learning experiences designed specifically to support student writing in those courses.
Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Ability to attend training in the following semester
- Ability to work 3-8 hours per week throughout the academic year
- Recommendations from two or more faculty members
Position Responsibilities
- Facilitate one-on-one, small group and large group tutoring sessions with students
- Engage in professional development throughout each semester
- Attend one-on-one or group staff meetings with supervisor
- Create, revise and update tutoring resources for use during sessions
- Contribute to ACE operations and maintaining notes in Tutortrac
- Collaborate with ACE’s professional and student staff to foster a thriving and active support environment
- Conduct oneself with kindness, courtesy and a professional demeanor at all times
- Embody both the institutional and departmental missions
Consultants may occasionally be asked to:
- Promote ACE services through classroom visits and information tables
- Provide support in classrooms through varying programs, ACE workshops and other campus locations
- Participate in peer academic coaching, where students receive support in study skills regardless of subject
How to Apply
Interested students must submit the online application and obtain at least two faculty recommendations to be considered for the position. Interviews are held and hiring decisions are made during the spring semester for positions beginning in the fall. If you apply at other times during the year, it may take us some time to review your application and contact you. Hired tutors will register for and complete a training workshop for credit in the fall. After completing a set number of tutoring hours and additional training, tutors are also eligible for College Reading and Learning Association tutoring certification. Questions? Email us at ace@salve.edu.