{"id":5541,"date":"2026-04-06T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T14:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/?page_id=5541"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:12:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T14:12:03","slug":"tutors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/core\/academics\/tutors\/","title":{"rendered":"Core Peer Tutors in Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Core Curriculum invites applications from Core students to serve as a Core Peer Tutor in Writing (CPTW) for CC 101 in the Fall 2026 semester.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To be eligible, students must have at least Sophomore standing in F26 and completed CC 101 <strong>and<\/strong> CC 102 in a previous academic year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CPTWs will learn to provide one-on-one writing consultations for students enrolled in CC 101, working across assignments given by multiple CC 101 faculty. The position emphasizes inclusive, inquiry-based peer tutoring and prepares CPTWs to work effectively with a diverse student population. This is a 14-week position throughout Fall 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Training and Responsibilities <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CPTWs must enroll in HUB CC 172: Core Peer Tutors in Writing, a 0-credit Hub Co-curricular that earns the Individual in Community Hub unit. CC172 responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Throughout the semester: attending or viewing CC 101 lectures (14 weeks; 15 hours total)<\/li>\n<li>Weeks 1-3: attending three training seminars on best practices in peer tutoring plus completing reading and writing assignments (4 hours of class plus ~ 8 hours of homework)<\/li>\n<li>Weeks 4-8: attending class sessions with the Core Writing Coordinator (6 hours of class plus ~6 hours for planning, reading, reflecting, observations, and debrief)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tutoring and Compensation <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beginning in week 4, CPTWs will tutor up to 8 hours per week at $17\/hour. Tutoring schedules will be arranged around each CPTW\u2019s availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please submit the following by <strong>Friday, April 17 at 5:00 pm: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover letter<\/li>\n<li>Resume<\/li>\n<li>A paper that you feel represents your best writing<\/li>\n<li>The name of one CC 101 or CC 102 faculty member for us to contact as a reference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">var 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