Become a tutor
Thinking of becoming a Writing Centre tutor?
Reasons to become a tutor?
- Become part of a supportive and uplifting community of fellow students
- Participate in experiential learning through critically reflecting on your writing and tutoring
- Enhance your listening, writing, communication, thinking, problem-solving, and advocacy skills (and get paid for it)
- Access professional development opportunities such as attending and/or presenting at conferences and publishing
Expectations for tutors:
- Contribute positively to the community through learning about and demonstrating inclusive and decolonial practices
- Develop your tutoring practice through training and reflection
- Be available two to four hours per week to tutor during the semester
- Exhibit good interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate reliability, consistency, a growth mindset, and clear communication
If you are interested in applying, please contact Writing Centre Coordinator Aksa Mughal amughal@tru.ca with the following:
- Your resume or CV
- Your transcript
- a screenshot of your unofficial TRU transcript or a transcript from a different institution is satisfactory.
- Two writing samples that showcase your knowledge of academic writing structure, citation, resource integration, and argument construction. Please share any additional creative writing samples you're proud of!
Note: Applications that contain evidence of GenAI will not be considered.
