Becoming a Writing Lab Consultant

Undergraduates who join the Tutoring-Learning Center’s Writing-Reading junior staff are recruited from all disciplines and must be recommended by a faculty member. TLC Writing Lab Consultants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA at the time of recruitment, successfully complete an interview, and submit a writing sample. After acceptance to the program, new staff members must begin the Certification Program by enrolling in Education 370w/570w – Practicum in Tutoring University Reading and Writing.

 

Steps Toward Becoming a Writing Lab Consultant

1. Teaching faculty or staff refer students they believe would be good consultants. Coordinators of other TLC programs and current TLC consultants may also recommend students.
2. The Writing Lab Coordinator screens all the referred students to be sure the prospect meets minimal GPA and writing requirements.
3. The Writing Lab Coordinator invites eligible students to interview.
4. The recruiter interviews each student, and if all looks well, gives the prospect application materials. The application materials include the application form, which asks the student to list three references and to provide a statement of reasons for an interest in tutoring. With the application form, the student also submits two writing samples.
5. The recruiter reviews the completed applications and gives qualified candidates Permission to Register.
6. The tutoring candidate registers for Education 370 and is welcomed into Practicum.