Becoming a Writing Coach

University Writing Center Writing Coaches provide individual writing support to students. Traditionally and/or online, Writing Coaches use a discussion-based method of challenge and support to help students develop their skills as writers.

Wage: $12.00/hour

Requirements

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Completed at least 15 credit hours at Wright State University
  • Earned a grade of A or B in ENG 1100 or the equivalent
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Access to technology needed to work remotely, including a reliable internet connection and a computer with a microphone and camera
  • Currently enrolled at Wright State University
    • Undergraduate students must register for a minimum of 6 credit hours during each semester that they work.
    • Graduate students must register for a minimum of 3 credit hours during each semester that they work.

Become a Tutor or Study Coach

Work individually or in small groups, traditionally and/or online, modeling appropriate study behavior and assisting students in areas of difficulty. Wage: $12.00/hr

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA to become a Tutor
  • Minimum of 2.8 GPA to become a Study Coach
  • Completed at least 6 credit hours at Wright State University
  • Earned a grade of A or B in Wright State courses to be tutored
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Access to technology needed to work remotely, including a reliable internet connection and a computer with a microphone and camera

Become a Tutor or Study Coach

Lead Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions outside of class lectures; attend class lectures and take notes; promote SI among students enrolled in class; collaborate with faculty members to structure SI sessions; take session attendance; and complete SI reports.

Requirements

SI Leaders must have demonstrated academic success; recommendation from a faculty member; grade of “A” or “B” in the course being considered. The cumulative GPA preferred is 3.0 or above and must not be less than 2.8. Ability to communicate effectively.

New SI Leaders must complete the hiring process and our online and in-person/live training before their term.

Responsibilities

  1. Attend training and complete professional development hours each term.
  2. Attend all lectures.
  3. Find 2 common times students can meet for sessions during the first week of classes.  Report the results to the SI Coordinator so she can find rooms for the sessions. Start SI sessions by the second week of classes (no sessions during finals week).
  4. Obtain class email lists from instructors of corresponding course so they can send out a welcome email to students and regularly remind them of SI sessions.
  5. Take attendance for every SI session.
  6. Complete and submit a “planning the session” sheet for guidance and preparation each week.
  7. Meet with the instructor of the course regularly.
  8. Maintain communication with the SI Coordinator.

Pay Breakdown

SI Leaders are paid $12.00 an hour for the following:

  • 2-3 hours a week for sitting in on a class
  • 2 hours a week for your SI sessions
  • 3 hours a week for session prep
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