Description
The appointee has successfully provided substantive support to Masters students. Specifically they have edited papers and provided academic support in terms of enhancing students' written skills.
Position Overview
We are looking for a senior student who can serve as an academic writing tutor to our International Graduate students. The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills and be very familiar with APA formatting and requirements. They will have a disposition suited to working with other cultures. This academic tutor will keep track of their own hours and will work out their tutoring schedule to match their and the student's needs.
We envision tutoring sessions to run approximately one hour per student and be primarily focused on helping the student to achieve clarity, form and structure in their formal academic papers.
Position Requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2010 Programs
Familiarity with APA 6 formatting for academic work
4th-year undergraduate student or graduate student
Outgoing and supportive attitude
Strong communication and organizational skills
Excellent writing and editing skills
Graduate Attributes Associated
Students in this position will gain skills in critical thinking, oral communication, reading, written communication, and intercultural perspectives.
Position Type
- This is a Volunteer opportunity
Sign Up Directions
For information, please email Rachel Moll, Associate Dean, Faculty of Education at Rachel.Moll@viu.ca