Writing assistant vs assistant language teacher

Differences between writing assistant and assistant language teacher duties and responsibilities

Writing assistant example responsibilities.

• Provide exceptional knowledge of language, grammar, and composition in order to assist international students to achieve academic excellence.
• Help students correctly format papers according to current APA, MLA, AP, or CMS guidelines.
• Help students in writing at an academic level and in the use of APA style.
• Present and direct workshops on conducting research, peer review, MLA and avoiding plagiarism, and language awareness.
• Tutor both ESL and native speakers in planning, organization, thesis development, grammar, and mechanics of writing.
• Help ESL students better understand reading and writing in English as well as acclimate to the academic environment and the institution.
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Assistant language teacher example responsibilities.

• Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
• Develop understanding of local language and culture through personal relationships with residents and town officials, and participation in community events.
• Proofread and correct students' written essays.
• Create and teach ESL lesson plans in Japanese junior high schools.
• Design games, songs and visual aids to incorporate mathematics into everyday activities.
• Assist with the implementation of the program as outlined in the IEP of each student.
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