{"id":2653,"date":"2019-10-30T19:07:23","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T23:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/?page_id=2653"},"modified":"2025-06-09T11:53:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T15:53:57","slug":"tutor-testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/tutor-testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Consultant Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What does it mean to be a consultant at the URI Graduate Writing and Presenting Lab?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Scroll through the gallery below to read our consultant testimonials and <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/contact-us\/people\/\">click here to learn more about our current tutors!<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consultant Testimonial Gallery:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2653 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide1-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide1-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Blue and white text on a black background reads &quot;University of Rhode Island Graduate Writing Center Tutor Testimonials, scroll through the gallery to hear from our peer tutors. A blue and purple glowing swirl curves through the black background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide1-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide1-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide1-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide1-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide1-3-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide1-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide1-3-1000x563.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide2-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide2-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A diagram of purple hexagons in front of a black background. Inside the hexagons are excerpts from tutors&#039; responses to the question What does it mean to work at the GWC?\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide2-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide2-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide2-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide2-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide2-3-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide2-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide2-3-1000x563.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2886'>\n\t\t\t\tWhat does it mean to work at the GWC? \n&#8220;listen to grad student needs and advocate for resources&#8221; Ashton\n&#8220;human connection in the writing process&#8221; Jenna\n&#8220;supportive place to think, talk, write, and work together&#8221; Carolyn\n&#8220;working with students through all the phases of the writing process&#8221; Felicia\n&#8220;adding tools to their writing &#8216;toolbox&#8217; and ultimately improving their confidence&#8221; Erin\n&#8220;learn from my clients just as they learn from me&#8221; Danielle\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide3-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide3-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Ashton&#039;s picture shows next her tutor testimonial text.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide3-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide3-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide3-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide3-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide3-3-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide3-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide3-3-1000x563.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2889'>\n\t\t\t\tI love helping people. Tutoring at the GWC allows me to do that in a meaningful way for my graduate student colleagues. Every writer has different needs, and no two appointments are ever alike, keeping me sharp and pushing me to continually improve my practice as a tutor and educator. As the GWC coordinator, I love being able to listen to grad student needs and advocate for resources that make all of our experiences better. Whether it\u2019s through individual appointments, workshops, or behind-the-scenes administrative work, I look forward to continuing to help our community and its members grow!\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide4-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide4-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Carolyn&#039;s picture appears next to her tutor testimonial text\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide4-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide4-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide4-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide4-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide4-3-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide4-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide4-3-1000x563.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2892'>\n\t\t\t\tBeing a writing tutor means exploring the big ideas in writing. I love talking with my peers at URI, sorting through their writing challenges, and helping them find ways to express and organize their ideas. I learn something new during every appointment and I enjoy meeting folks from so many different programs and backgrounds. Grad school pushes us all to our limits, and the GWC is a supportive place to think, talk, write, and work together. I work best when I\u2019m busy, so please keep making those appointments!\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide5-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide5-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Danielle&#039;s picture next to her tutor testimonial\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide5-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide5-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide5-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide5-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide5-3-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide5-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide5-3-1000x563.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2895'>\n\t\t\t\tI appreciate my time as a writing tutor because I get to learn from my clients just as they learn from me. I\u2019ve been exposed to fields that are vastly different than mine. This has allowed me to broaden my perspective of research and gain a better understanding of unique fields that I wouldn\u2019t have been exposed to otherwise. The GWC allows students to discuss freely with their peers about their writing in a low pressure environment. Regardless of their stage in the writing process, students can rely on productive discussions that will ultimately help them become better writers. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide6-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide6-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Erin&#039;s picture next to the text of her tutor testimonial\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide6-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide6-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide6-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide6-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide6-3-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide6-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide6-3-1000x563.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2898'>\n\t\t\t\tI love having the opportunity to collaborate with fellow graduate students from a range of disciplines and I love the fact that during each session, we learn from one another. Most graduate students aren\u2019t fortunate enough to receive training for developing strong writing skills, so I\u2019m glad the GWC allows me to share my particular areas of expertise to help students develop the skills they need to become more effective writers. URI\u2019s GWC has established a crucial resource on campus for graduate students who don\u2019t otherwise have any writing resources to rely on. We\u2019ve created a supportive writing community that graduate students can turn to for sharing their writing in a low stakes environment, adding tools to their writing \u201ctoolbox,\u201d and ultimately improving their confidence in their writing abilities.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide7-3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide7-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Felicia&#039;s picture appears next to the text of her tutor testimonial\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide7-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide7-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide7-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide7-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide7-3-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide7-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide7-3-1000x563.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2901'>\n\t\t\t\tMy goal for each session is to collaborate with my clients, teaching them tools they can use to continually improve their writing, and ultimately build confidence in their writing. I love working with students through all phases of the writing process, but one of the best things about tutoring is learning new things from my clients. Discussing different projects is always exciting, but I also learn tips and tricks to creatively style papers\u2014many of which have helped other clients. In the end, it\u2019s all about sharing knowledge.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Jenna&#039;s face appears next to the text of her tutor testimonial.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide8.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide8-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide8-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-writing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1157\/Slide8-1000x563.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2904'>\n\t\t\t\tWorking at URI\u2019s GWC is a phenomenal opportunity to learn from and assist fellow graduate peers. The exchange of knowledge and expertise that occurs within the center is a joy to behold and participate in. It is invigorating and inspiring to witness all of the incredible projects that URI graduate students are producing. The discussions that occur among graduate students in the GWC help provide an element of human connection in the writing process, which is oftentimes a solitary endeavor. This collaboration helps students to explain their ideas more clearly and fluidly, while also providing a compassionate place to turn to in times of writing crises.     \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Make an appointment with a GWPL tutor at <a href=\"http:\/\/mywco.com\/URIGradWC\">http:\/\/mywco.com\/URIGradWC<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Are you interested in working at the GWPL? Applicants must have prior peer tutoring\/consulting experience. Please send your resume and cover letter to Cara Mitnick, Director of Professional Development at <a href=\"mailto:cmitnick@uri.edu\">cmitnick@uri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does it mean to be a consultant at the URI Graduate Writing and Presenting Lab?&nbsp; Scroll through the gallery below to read our consultant testimonials and click here to learn more about our current tutors!&nbsp; Consultant Testimonial Gallery: Make an appointment with a GWPL tutor at http:\/\/mywco.com\/URIGradWC! 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