Writing Centre Self-Reflection Allison Stephan April 14, 2022 I was somewhat nervous when I started working at the Writing Centre. I had never done formal tutoring like this before, and I could tell that there was a lot to learn, once again, in another part-time job. I had previously taught English to second language speakers, […]
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Repeat Appointments Meg Armour April 25, 2022 Something that stood out as important to me this semester was the value of recurring appointments. Throughout the previous semester I had very few repeat appointments, those being primarily from my embedded English class. During the spring semester of 2022 the majority of my appointments were recurring which […]
Arden’s Reflection Arden Medina April 26, 2022 This semester was my final semester working as a writing tutor for Trinity Western’s Learning Commons and Writing Centre. Working at the writing center over the years has been a joy and I am going to miss the people I have met and the experiences of working with […]
Spencer’s Reflection Spencer Funk April 24, 2022 This last semester has been a period of challenge and growth for me as a student and a writing tutor. At the beginning of the semester, classes, writing appointments, and other meetings were moved online due to changing COVID-19 restrictions. I found this transition to be quite challenging, […]
Writing Centre Reflection Lael Louw April 22, 2022 Writing, as an exercise in hospitality, communion, and generosity has always been something that I have always approached with a sense of passion. Stepping into the writing tutor role was an exciting way for me to participate in the communal act of writing. Writing is a community-based […]
Spring 2022 Reflections Sishuo Alice Yang April 20, 2022 To be honest, it was my first semester in the Writing Center, and again, it was one of my most rewarding. From being overwhelmed at first to being able to think independently and answer students’ questions with ease, these valuable experiences have seen me grow. Although […]
Semester Reflection Grace Galbearth April 27, 2022 Intro This semester, I have had the opportunity to take the time to observe how my role as a writing tutor for the past 7 years has transformed me as both a peer educator and a human being. This reflection will expound upon what I have learned, enjoyable […]
Shrawani’s Reflection Shrawani Sen April 26, 2022 This has been my first semester working as a writing tutor at the Writing Center at Trinity Western University. My previous work experience has always been about teaching group sessions with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 45 Indian learners ranging from 10 to 28 years […]
Nina’s Reflection Nina Volzhanina April 24, 2022 This semester, I had the amazing opportunity to work with the same group of students as an embedded tutor weekly. Through this experience, both the students and I were able to witness the writing process in action. Most people who have completed a piece of writing in the […]
Supporting the Writer Over the Writing Christina Morton April 27, 2022 “I really need to do well on this.” “I could fail if I don’t get a good grade.” “I always thought I was a good writer, but my last paper was terrible.” “I’m just stuck.” “I don’t even know what I’m supposed to do.” […]
