As a peer writing tutor, you'll have an abundance of opportunities to gain valuable skills that extend beyond your time at Concordia. From developing inclusive practices to strengthening communication and time management, this role offers meaningful opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
Personal and Professional Growth
- Set semester goals, cultivate a growth mindset, and focus on self-improvement
- Practice giving, receiving, and applying feedback
- Reflect on academic strengths and areas for improvement
Communication and Collaboration
- Build oral and online communication skills
- Learn to navigate conversations with professionalism and diplomacy
- Learn to ask effective, thoughtful questions
- Use inclusive practices when working with students at various stages of their educational journeys
- Collaborate respectfully with students, peers, and staff
Tutoring and Teaching Skills
- Learn to explain concepts clearly and assist students in finding answers to their questions
- Apply inclusive practices to support multilingual, first-generation, and nontraditional learners
- Encourage flexible thinking and active engagement
- Adjust tutoring approaches in real time based on student response
Professional Expectations
- Practice and follow professional conduct standards
- Participate in training and self-assessment activities
- Create and maintain a respectful, inclusive learning environment
Time and Session Management
- Maintain consistent availability and punctuality
- Manage time effectively during and between sessions
- Record sessions accurately and complete timesheets
- Reach out for clarification and session materials when needed
