Are you the person your friends and family go to for feedback on their writing or presentation assignments? Do you enjoy learning? Have you been told you are a great listener? Are you thinking about becoming an educator? Do you feel a sense of joy and excitement helping others communicate their unique ideas and experiences?
Our peer tutors are undergraduate and graduate Siena students, and our professional tutors have nearly 70 years of combined experience as educators in secondary and higher education. We are all unique–majors, interests, backgrounds, hobbies, experiences, and tutoring approaches–and we are united in our desire to support others in their communication practices and goals. We love being a part of the Writing Center because we get to listen and learn from our community all day as well as meet the diverse needs of every individual.
Peer tutors are paid minimum wage ($15.50/hour as of January 1, 2025) and work study funding is not required. All peer tutors should be able to work at least 4 hours per week on a consistent schedule.
1. Obtain permission to take WRIT 240 - Peer Tutoring in Writing (Spring semesters)
IMPORTANT NOTE: WRIT 240 is capped at 18, so planning ahead is imperative! Registration for Spring courses begins in October, so reach out early in the Fall semester!
2. Apply for a Writing Center Peer Tutor Position on Handshake between January and March for the next academic year.
If you have already taken WRIT 240 and passed with a B+ or better, or are currently enrolled in WRIT 240 and have a B+ or better, please complete the appropriate application in Handshake depending on your student status (undergraduate or graduate). Applications open January 1 and must be submitted by MARCH 1 for consideration for the upcoming academic year. Finalists will be contacted by MARCH 15 to schedule an interview with the Co-Directors and a panel of current Writing Center tutors.
Email the writing center to set up a meeting to discuss an alternative pathway to becoming a peer tutor at Siena.
I can only be a Writing Center tutor if I’m an English or Education major.
FALSE! You can be ANY major/minor/concentration and be a Writing Center tutor! Our tutors have come from the School of Science, School of Business, and School of Liberal Arts, and we all love learning!
The Writing Center only helps with assignments for Liberal Arts courses.
FALSE! Tutors in the Writing Center have been trained to support ALL writers from ALL disciplines for ALL genres at ALL stages of their communication assignments (writing, speaking, listening, reading). We also represent a large number of majors/minors/concentrations as well as personal interests. Check out Who We Are for more information!
Writing Center tutors are some of the most connected students on campus and in our community.
TRUE! Current and former Writing Center peer tutors are highly engaged and involved on campus. They are involved in and represent all facets of the Siena community, from Student Life to Athletics. If you’re interested in learning more about the perks and benefits of being a Writing Center tutor, come by L09 and chat with one of our peer or professional tutors and/or our Director, Dr. Lorelei.