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Berea College

Writing Resources is Berea College’s writing center. We assist students, faculty, and staff with all types of writing at any stage of the writing process. Trained consultants support writers in understanding assignments, brainstorming, organization, flow, language mechanics, and APA, MLA, and Chicago style formatting, and citation. From personal writing to lab reports, consultants work closely with students (individually, in groups, and even in classes) to help them develop and answer their writing questions.  

The Writing Resources workplace seeks students who not only possess strong writing abilities but also the desire to continually develop those abilities, especially in community with others. Successful consultants also have the maturity, sensitivity, and flexibility to help fellow student writers with a variety of projects. To support consultants’ growth as writers, workers, and Bereans, employment at Writing Resources is structured in this way:  
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Consultants hold scheduled meetings with student writers throughout each week and meet regularly with other Writing Resources consultants (one-on-one and in groups) to gain practice as consultants and collaborative colleagues. Weekly labor meetings provide ongoing training on shared concerns and center-wide projects. Each school year kicks off with a required Writing Resources-wide orientation to acclimate new workers. 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">New consultants are expected to enroll in GST 286: Tutoring/Writing Pedagogy, a .25-credit (1 hour weekly) practicum course that outlines basic techniques for supporting college-level writers and critical research on teaching and learning and also includes new TA/Peer Leaders. Consultants can also use training opportunities to earn College Reading &amp; Learning Association’s International Tutor Training Program. This is a significant honor that indicates your dedication, drive, and strong critical thinking and communication skills to future employers.  </li>
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If you feel that you possess these qualities and are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply. Please complete the application below.  
If you have any questions or need any additional information, feel free to contact the Director of Writing Resources, Lauren Hall, at WritingResources@berea.edu.

Application for Writing Resources Consultants