WVU Writing Center Tutor Applications Now Being Accepted

Students of every major are encouraged to apply for tutor intern positions beginning Spring Semester 2011. As part of their training, interns take a three-credit, one semester practicum course (English 490) and tutor 2-3 hours a week at the center. English 490 meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00pm - 5:15pm. Once interns complete the one semester training course, they are eligible to work up to ten hours a week as paid tutors.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled as a WVU undergraduate
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Completion of English 101 and 102 (or their equivalent) with an A. If you are presently enrolled in English 102 or 103 you are welcome to apply.

Applications are available in the Writing Center (located in G02 Colson Hall), or you may request that an application be e-mailed to you (Nathalie.Singh-Corcoran@mail.wvu.edu).

Please e-mail completed applications to Dr. Singh-Corcoran (Word, RTF, or PDF) or submit application materials by October 25th to:

Nathalie Singh-Corcoran
Coordinator, WVU Writing Center
English Department
Colson Hall