The college uses a peer tutoring model.  Current students eligible to apply for on-campus jobs may apply to work at the Writing Center. Before hire, students need to have completed their ENG 101/102 composition sequence (or transfer course equivalent), and so most tutors are not hired until the end of their first year or later.  Students of any area of concentration/major may apply.

Hiring Dates

The coordinator will hire tutors as needed from applications on file, so you are encouraged to submit an application even if the center is not currently hiring. Most Writing Center hiring occurs by the end of the spring semester (before summer break) with a job start date of the following fall semester. This allows tutors to begin their tutor training at the very beginning of the fall semester. However, as needed tutors may be hired at other times of the year. In the past few years, three to six new tutors have been hired per year.

Applying to Be a Tutor

An application can be found here including instructions on submitting your application. The application requests the submission of an application form, writing samples and a faculty recommendation.

Requirements for Applicants

Peer tutors are selected on the basis of academic skill, leadership, character, and the ability to communicate well with others. To submit an application for peer tutoring at the Writing Center, you will need to have the following minimum qualifications:

• Completed ENG 102 or higher level English course (or transfer credit equivalents)
• High grade in ENG 101/102  and an upper level writing intensive course
• Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher
• Good standing with the college (not on probation)

Tutors who are selected to work at the center often have higher qualifications than those mentioned above.

Tutor Training

All peer tutors must participate in paid training and staff meetings. The training includes 10-15 hours to be achieved within two semesters. Training is offered each semester and includes large and small group meetings and mentoring by experienced tutors. Training leads to international certification by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

Questions?

If you have any questions while you are working on your application, please contact Rachel Liberatore at RLiberatore@alb.edu or 610-921-7854, or visit the Center for Computing and Mathematics, room #103.