Tutor - Writing Center
Application Process
2. Complete a Supplemental Questionnaire.
- Applications with academic writing 6 pages or longer will be prioritized. We do not accept group projects.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in at least 1 unit at Cal State San Marcos
- Completion of GEW101B or equivalent first-year writing course at another campus with a B or higher
- Completion of at least two semesters of college-level coursework
- Good academic standing
Training
The Writing Center is staffed by undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of disciplines.
All consultants complete an intensive 10-hour training program and are eligible for certification through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) tutor certification program.
If you are hired as a consultant, you will be required to complete a two-day training before the Writing Center opens for the semester as well as complete professional development opportunities throughout the semester.
Training Dates: Early-mid January
Interested in applying but not yet?
Please email writing@csusm.edu expressing your interest or if you have any questions. We do accept application packets year-round!
About CSUSM - Writing Center
The Writing Center's mission is to be a welcoming learning environment where certified student consultants offer constructive guidance to all writers of all levels at all stages of the writing process. Through one-on-one or small group sessions, we discuss various strategies, instill confidence, provide resources, and encourage critical thinking.
We can work on any aspect of a piece of writing -- from the very beginning until just before it is done -- including but not limited to getting started, developing thesis statements, organizing ideas, revising and/or polishing. We do this by reviewing the prompt, asking guiding questions, and providing non-judgmental feedback.