Advice to the Newbies
The first thing I'd say to new tutors is to not be afraid to not know and ask other tutors. That has been valuable to me, and I know other tutors do that as well. There is absolutely no shame in not knowing something, especially something as obscure as the intext citation for an article from a journal that has three authors and that has continuous pagination. The writing manuals have also been handy for that.
Another thing is, use the buddy system. Never be a loner in the Writing Center Tutor network. You could get torn up that way. Those veteran tutors will have you screaming for your Mommy if you don't have anyone to back you up and support you through the hard times. Also, use the Blog to make sarcastic comments to blow off steam. Having a buddy in the Buddy System also works for this...always ALWAYS make fun of something when the time arises, otherwise the stress will get to be too much.
Take the reading seriously because you can learn a lot. Even if you don't agree with the person's view, you can learn what NOT to do in a tutoring situation. Also, listen in on fellow tutors and try to glean knowledge from them. It's also valuable to learn what NOT to do.
Another piece of advice I have for incoming tutors is to 'always look at the bright side of life' as Monty Python would advise you to do. Life is too short, or in the words of Ferris Bueller 'life moves pretty fast'. I'd also mention Ferris's (sorry Sylvia, but I agree with Dr. Rogers on the apostrophe usage here) analogy of the coal and diamond bit, but it's a little risque for this venue.
On that note, I'd have to say that watching lots of movies and using quotes from said movies in your blogs can also go a long way to relieving stress that comes from the arduous duties of being a tutor. Drink a liter of olive oil if things get REALLY stressful, or listen to the soothing sounds of Marylin Manson.
I hope I have been helpful on this front. Good day to you all, and stay warm!
Another thing is, use the buddy system. Never be a loner in the Writing Center Tutor network. You could get torn up that way. Those veteran tutors will have you screaming for your Mommy if you don't have anyone to back you up and support you through the hard times. Also, use the Blog to make sarcastic comments to blow off steam. Having a buddy in the Buddy System also works for this...always ALWAYS make fun of something when the time arises, otherwise the stress will get to be too much.
Take the reading seriously because you can learn a lot. Even if you don't agree with the person's view, you can learn what NOT to do in a tutoring situation. Also, listen in on fellow tutors and try to glean knowledge from them. It's also valuable to learn what NOT to do.
Another piece of advice I have for incoming tutors is to 'always look at the bright side of life' as Monty Python would advise you to do. Life is too short, or in the words of Ferris Bueller 'life moves pretty fast'. I'd also mention Ferris's (sorry Sylvia, but I agree with Dr. Rogers on the apostrophe usage here) analogy of the coal and diamond bit, but it's a little risque for this venue.
On that note, I'd have to say that watching lots of movies and using quotes from said movies in your blogs can also go a long way to relieving stress that comes from the arduous duties of being a tutor. Drink a liter of olive oil if things get REALLY stressful, or listen to the soothing sounds of Marylin Manson.
I hope I have been helpful on this front. Good day to you all, and stay warm!
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