Conclusion

One of the main reasons a tutor come to work in the Writing Center is because he or she cares about helping others achieve a higher standard of writing excellence. When faced with a situation that cannot be easily corrected, a writing tutor can sometimes begin to question their own ability to help other. Learning disabilities are a serious problem that effects over almost over 2.5 million Americans under the age of twenty-one, many of whom are in college or soon will be (Famighetti, 217). As these students begin to take advantage of the Writing Center, tutors must be prepared to take on the challenge. At the same time a tutor is still a student and must realize that there are limitations to their own abilities. A tutor must not allow their concern for a job to get out of hand and effect their college career. By learning to recognize the characteristics of a learning disabled student, a tutor can better their lessons and strategies so that they can give every student the best opportunity to succeed.

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