Tutoring in the Writing Centre
The Writing Centre accepts applications at the beginning of each semester – spring, summer, and fall – from students wishing to become peer-tutors.
Qualifications
To qualify, you should:
- have completed first-year English (or equivalent)
- be a full-time student (taking at least three courses)
- be eligible for SWAP (Student Work Assistance Program)*
- have excellent writing skills
- have excellent interpersonal skills
- enjoy helping others.
Benefits
Working in the Writing Centre gives you a paying job right here on campus and helps you, through teaching others, become a better writer yourself.
Training
Tutors will receive training at the beginning of their first semester of tutoring.
Hours
A normal assignment is four hours per week. Depending on the Writing Centre’s needs and the tutor’s own schedule, it can be a little more or less than that.
Applications
To apply, please send an e-mail to the coordinator, indicating your interest and (briefly) your reasons for wanting to work in the Writing Centre.
For the summer (May-August), please contact
Simon Casey: scasey@langara.bc.ca
For the fall (September-December) or spring (January-April), please contact
Eric Ball: eball@langara.bc.ca
* Most students are eligible for SWAP. To apply, go to the Financial Aid office on the first floor of the B-building and fill out a “Student Work Assistance Program” application – but you don’t have to do this before applying to work at the Writing Centre.