Become part of a supportive and uplifting community of fellow students
Participate in experiential learning through critically reflecting on your writing and tutoring
Enhance your listening, writing, communication, thinking, problem-solving, and advocacy skills (and get paid for it)
Access professional development opportunities such as attending and/or presenting at conferences and publishing
Expectations for tutors:
Contribute positively to the community through learning about and demonstrating inclusive and decolonial practices
Develop your tutoring practice through training and reflection
Be available 2 or 3 hours per week to tutor during the semester
Exhibit good interpersonal and critical thinking skills
Demonstrate reliability, consistency, a growth mindset, and clear communication
How do I become a tutor?
If you are interested in joining our community, please contact jegoddard@tru.ca with the following:
Your resume or CV
Your transcript. Note: A screenshot of your unofficial TRU transcript or transcripts from other institutions are satisfactory
Two writing samples that showcase your knowledge of academic writing structure, citation, resource integration, and argument construction. Please also share any additional creative writing samples you're proud of!
Applications that contain evidence of GenAI will not be accepted.
Current Opportunities:
We are no longer accepting applications for Fall 25 and Winter 26.
For more information, please contact the Writing Centre by emailing jegoddard@tru.ca, calling 250-371-5748 or dropping by OM 1411.
Meet the Tutors
Most of our writing tutors are students. The responsibility of the tutor is to offer feedback and advice on writing, with the goal of developing students' writing skills. The responsibility of the writing tutor is not to fix or simply edit the paper or be an expert on the content. Tutors attend up to 10 hours of training on the following topics: writing, grammar, collaboration, interpersonal skills, intercultural competencies, and tutoring and writing centre theories, practices, and strategies. The interaction between the writing tutor and the writer is one of cooperation, respect, and focused learning.
Peer tutors (Bachelor's or Master's degree in progress)
Anneka S.
English Specialties: English, Sociology, MLA, APA, French, Essay Writing, Essay Planning, Paragraph Transitions and Flow, Thesis Development
Jazz K.
Education Specialties: Master of Education, Research Proposals, Annotated Bibliography, Literature Review, Academic Essays
Anzehlika
Psychology, Theatre Specialties: ESL, Thesis Development, Group Projects, Presentations, Research Skills, APA, Essay Planning
Andrew F.
Bachelor of Arts Specialties: Philosophy, Psychology, MLA, Essay Structure, Creative Writing, Thesis Development, Research Skills
Marketing, Supply Chain Specialties: APA, Formal Writing, Creative Writing, Presentations and Infographics, Time Management
Daniel P.
Master of Education, Linguistics Specialties: Research Writing, APA 7th Citation, Grammar, English Language Teaching
Zoe D.
History, English Specialties: Essay Organization, Primary Source Analysis, Chicago Citations, Integrating Quotations
Niksha K.
Master of Education Specialties: APA Writing, Research, Poster Making, Research Proposals, Annotated Bibliography
Mackenzie W.
English Major Specialties: English Lit, Thesis Statements, Essay Planning, Creative Writing, APA, MLA
Community, faculty, and staff volunteers
Tara D.
BSW Specialties: APA, Essay Writing, Business & Technical Writing
Garima Y.
BA in English, MEd Specialties: Graduate, APA, ESL, Presentations, Academic/Essay Writing, Thesis Development, Research
Vera W.
Master of Education, TESL Specialties: Brainstorming, Planning and Organization, APA, Test Strategies and Exam Preparation (IELTS, Accuplacer), Visualizing Information, PowerPoint
