North Hall Room 117 or join online

​​

From Undergraduate Peer Tutor to Faculty Tutor: Perceived Power Dynamics in Tutoring Sessions-An Autoethnography 

 

Nidhi Gandhi, Writing Center Tutoring Coordinator                                

​​

This poster presentation will focus on the autoethnographic story of the transition from undergraduate tutor to faculty tutor and the perceived power dynamics that come with this trajectory. The speaker will then discuss yielding leadership and agency to the tutee regardless of the tutor’s level of experience.

Keywords: peer tutor, power dynamics, professional tutor etc.

​​

​​​

“We Been Knew”: Black Peer Tutors as Knowledge Keepers and Cultural Interpreters

                    

Dr. Jamel Coy Hudson, Writing Center Faculty Tutor, Hofstra University​

​

This session explores how Black peer tutors serve as knowledge keepers in tutoring spaces, offering cultural insight, affirmation, and support that extends far beyond academic content. Through a race-conscious lens, it examines the intellectual and emotional labor Black tutors perform and argues for institutional recognition of their work. Attendees will gain insights on how to shift tutoring center culture and training to honor the knowledge these tutors bring.

​​

Moderator: Sandra Cabrera

​​

​​

​​

North Hall Room 120 or join online

​​​

The Expanding World of Tutoring: Tutoring Associations

​​​

Jarrett Taylor BCC Writing Center Tutor and Computer Lab Technician

                                                                                                               

Tutoring associations represent ways for teachers and tutoring centers to connect with others for enrichment and support. Tutoring associations help tutoring centers expand their experiences outside their local colleges and universities. This session will begin by discussing what tutoring associations are and why they are important in the field of tutoring. Then we will examine some of the associations that are available. Finally, we will discuss how to join any of these associations.

​​

Strengthening Our Community: The Importance Attending Conferences

​​

Christopher Moseley, BCC Writing Center Faculty and tutor; Flor Calderon BCC Writing Center Staff

​

This presentation explores the critical role of conferences in fostering professional growth, collaborative learning, and community-building among writing centers. By attending these conferences, staff and administrators gain access to innovative practices, theoretical insights, and valuable networking opportunities. The session will highlight how these benefits directly enhance the quality and impact of the tutoring centers on their respective campuses and communities. Through compelling anecdotes, practical examples, and interactive discussion, the presentation advocates for increased participation and shares strategies for maximizing the value of conference experiences.

​​​​

Moderator: Andy Salcedo