Interested in Tutoring?

Tutors are hired in one of three ways:

• At the end of each semester, instructors submit recommendations for high achieving students in the area of writing. Writing tutors must maintain a B average in their Writing coursework.
• Students are recruited from freshman orientation based on their high school record and SAT scores.
• Students apply on their own because they have a desire to be a writing tutor and have proven they can succeed in their Writing courses.

Students should apply to the Coordinator of Writing Support Services, Karen Bilotti, in the Center for Academic Development. The CAD is located on the second floor of the University Library. The phone number is (401) 254-3219 (Department Secretary) or (401) 254-3630 (Karen Bilotti). Students may also email Ms. Bilotti at kbilotti@rwu.edu

Writing Tutor Job Description

Writing Tutors will:

• Provide consistently high quality assistance to all students who request writing tutoring.
• Uphold those high standards by succeeding in their own educational programs, reading the professional journals in the Center, and exploring the many web sites dedicated to writing centers.
• Attend a designated class at least once a week when assigned as a tutor in the classroom.
• Behave in a professional manner. Whether in the classroom or in the Center, tutors will always respect the authority and expertise of the instructor and the right of the student to learn in an academically enriched, positive environment.
• Maintain regular attendance, as scheduled, in the Writing Center.
• Assist in office duties as requested for the Center for Academic Development.
• Respect the confidentiality and academic needs of all students who use the services of the CAD.