Writing Center Tutoring Training & Advancement
Everyone who successfully completes English 3890 Writing Center Tutor Training will complete Level 1 certification by the end of the semester. If tutors want to advance to Level 2 or Level 3, they need to complete the requirements for those levels, as listed in these documents. Our monthly tutor training meetings will offer training to meet the requirements for levels 2 and 3. Advancement to the various levels will be accompanied by a pay raise.
In addition to completing the trainings, if tutors wish to advance to level 2 or level 3, they will need to
- Complete an approved research project. Must be approved in advance by the writing center director.
- Complete 25 hours of tutoring sessions (after research project has been approved)
- Submit session logs (for the 25 hours) that include thoughtful reflections about tutor growth
- Be observed by a supervisor or student director at least twice
- Observe peers at least twice, submit observation forms.