LRC Peer Academic Tutor in Writing Work Study
Flagler
Location
Saint Augustine, Florida
Salary
$15 / HOUR
Quick overview
Peer Academic Tutors provide writing support to students across the curriculum to help them gain confidence and improve their writing abilities. They maintain a supportive, judgment-free environment while coaching students to work independently and achieve their academic goals.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be current Flagler College students with a minimum 3.25 GPA and completion of specific writing and tutor training courses. Candidates should demonstrate patience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
Job description
In the Flagler College Writing Center, our motto is “we make better writing by making better writers.” Implicit in this statement is that we help student writers gain confidence in their own writing abilities as we coach them towards repeated and sustained writing successes. It is important for students seeking assistance to develop an increasing capacity to work independently. Peer Academic Tutors in Writing should expect and should help create and maintain a supportive, patient, and encouraging environment where student writers can experiment with their prose in a constructive and judgment-free capacity. Learning mentors in writing work with students of varying levels of ability from classes from across the College curriculum.
Student worker positions provide valuable on-campus employment opportunities that support departments while helping students develop professional skills. These roles are intended to enhance the student experience through meaningful work aligned with academic and career interests.
