Our next Tutor of the Week is Kara Steinman, a junior majoring in pre-occupational therapy, who is set to enter SVSU's Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program this spring.
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| Kara Steinman |
"Working as a tutor at SVSU’s Writing Center has led to more personal and professional growth than I could have ever imagined. It’s crazy to see how much more confident and comfortable I am in sessions since those first uncertain days of training and tutoring on my own. Knowing that I am able to encourage students to become the best writers they can and positively impact students’ perceptions of their writing skills has to be one of the most rewarding aspects of this job. When I first started working at the Center, as a student majoring in pre-occupational therapy, I figured I could only be of assistance to students working on papers within the health science domain or those needing help with APA formatting. However, as I’ve settled into this position, I’ve learned to adapt my tutoring style for each session. Every student is completely unique and I’m so proud to be a part of such an accepting and diverse work environment. I am enormously grateful for the experiences that working as a tutor has presented and I truly appreciate the relationships I’ve formed during my time at the Center so far.
"Aside from tutoring at the Writing Center, I also work as a direct care giver at an adult foster care facility. I’ve formed some great relationships with the residents there and always look forward to seeing them when I work on the weekends! Additionally, I was recently accepted into SVSU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program, and I couldn’t be more excited about starting this journey in the spring. While this program will quickly begin to consume every ounce of my existence, I am determined to still find time for the things that make life a little better – trips and outings with my best friends, going home for some quality pet bonding, watching episodes of The Office and Friends for the millionth time, and working my frustrations out at the gym.
