{"id":1034,"date":"2015-08-31T23:21:13","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T23:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/writing-center\/?page_id=1034"},"modified":"2025-10-11T21:19:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T21:19:58","slug":"tutor-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/writing-center\/tutor-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunities for Writing Tutors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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2019 TYCA-PNW\/PNWCA Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EOU Writing Tutors, the Writing Center Director, and the Tutor Coordinator presented at the PNWCA portion of the conference held in Yakima, Washington:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haley Bradley,<\/strong> \u201cTutoring Students with ADHD\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryan Scariano and Donna Evans, <\/strong>\u201cPromoting Inclusion among and by Tutors\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benjamin Corum,<\/strong> \u201cCitation Needed: How WR115 Students Integrate Sources\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2016 National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing (NCPTW)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since this year\u2019s NCPTW conference was held in the Pacific Northwest, three EOU Writing Tutors had the opportunity to propose presentations, which were accepted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caleb Winn<\/strong>, \u201cRecognizing and Tutoring Students with Common Learning Disabilities\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyra Fairchild, <\/strong>\u201cDyslexia and Alexia in the Writing Center\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cara Campbell<\/strong>, \u201cChoosing Our Words: Identity and Language as Peers and Tutors\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2016 TYCA-PNW\/PNWCA Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EOU Writing Tutors participated in the 2016 TYCA-PNW\/PNWCA Conference held on October 21-22, 2016, at Oregon State University in Corvallis. Pacific Northwest Writing Centers Association (PNWCA) is a regional affiliate of the International Writing Centers Association (IWCA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2016 conference theme was \u201cBeyond Good Intentions,\u201d inspiring the following presentations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christa Tryon<\/strong>, \u201cA State of Distress: Writer\u2019s Block\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evan Rummerfield<\/strong>, \u201cApproaching a Common Core Student\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makayla Mangione<\/strong>, \u201cTutoring Writing with English Language Learners (ELL)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2015 TYCA-PNW\/PNWCA Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Five Writing Center tutors presented their research presentation at the 2015 TYCA-PNW\/PNWCA Joint Conference, \u201cRe Form, Re View, Re New,\u201d held in Spokane, Washington on October 23-24, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cara Campbell<\/strong>, \u201cThe Significance of Learning Styles in the Writing Center\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evan Rummerfield<\/strong>, \u201cThe Writing Experience: From High School to College\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyra Fairchild<\/strong>, \u201cDyslexia: Affecting More Than Meets the Paper\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica McKim<\/strong>, \u201cTutoring and Asperger\u2019s Syndrome Students\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jake Cleverley<\/strong>, \u201cESL Students in the Writing Center\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2015 Northwest Tutoring Center Conference (NWTCC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Will Bowman<\/strong>, Writing Tutor and recent EOU graduate, won this gorgeous bowl as a door prize while attending the 2015 Northwest Tutoring Center Conference (NWTCC), \u201cReaching the Summit of Success,\u201d held February 28, 2015, at Green River College in Washington. This conference included presentations by tutors, faculty, and administrators who provide writing and subject tutoring. Will tutored MBA students during his last year as an EOU student.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Writing Tutor Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tutors meet regularly to discuss what\u2019s happening in the Writing Center and to discuss strategies for tutoring writing in different situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tutor Orientation: Beginning of the term<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff Meetings TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outreach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quarterly Classroom Visits<\/em> (Weeks 1 & 2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tutor Panels for UNI 101<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tutor support for various on-campus writing activities<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter <\/em>2020 Night Against Procrastination (NAP)<\/em>, sponsored by the Writing Center, Learning Center, and Library, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, February 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall 2019 Night Against Procrastination (NAP)<\/em>, sponsored by Pierce Library, the Writing Center, and Learning Center, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday, October 27<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter <\/em>2019 Night Against Procrastination (NAP)<\/em>, sponsored by the Writing Center, Learning Center, and Library, with Professor Susan Murell, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, February 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall 2018 Night Against Procrastination (NAP)<\/em>, sponsored by Pierce Library, the Writing Center, and Learning Center, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday, October 28<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter <\/em>2018 Night Against Procrastination (NAP)<\/em>, sponsored by the Writing Center, Learning Center, and Library, with Professor Susan Murell, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday, February 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall 2017 Night Against Procrastination (NAP)<\/em>, sponsored by Pierce Library, the Writing Center, and Learning Center, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday, October 22<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter <\/em>2017 Night Against Procrastination (NAP)<\/em>, sponsored by the Writing Center, Learning Center, and Library, beginning 5 p.m. Friday, February 17, until 2 a.m. Saturday, February 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall 2015 Night Against Procrastination (NAP)<\/em>, sponsored by Writing Center & Learning Center Tutors, beginning 5 p.m. Friday, November 13, until 2 a.m. Saturday, November 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SWAT Teams<\/em>: Special Writing Assistance Teams may be invited to visit a classroom to provide writing support<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tutored visiting Nixyaawii High School Student<\/em>s, January 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tutor Tailgate: Writing Center & Learning Center Tutors and WoW Leaders, Homecoming tailgate event, October 17, 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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