Mar. 31-April 13
Marinette Campus Writing Support Tutor
Brittany Daigneault is a sophomore at UW-Green Bay’s Marinette Campus, and has worked as a writing tutor since Fall 2019 in the Learning Center. Even though the campus is closed, Brittany is still tutoring in a virtual office!
Tell us about yourself. Who are you, what are you studying, and what do you like to do for fun?
My name is Brittany Daigneault, and I am pursuing an education degree, I’m hoping to teach 1st or 2nd grade. In my free time, I love to head up North where I do a lot of camping, biking, and hiking.
Why did you decide to become a writing tutor for the Marinette campus?
Since I’m going to school to become a teacher, I thought tutoring would be a good place to get my feet wet. I’m also very confident in my writing abilities, so that helped my decision. (Advisor’s note: Brittany is too modest to admit that she was also hand-picked by the English department as a tutor, based on her strong writing abilities and classroom performance.)
What kind of services do you offer as a writing tutor?
To put it simply: writing help. If you’re in a creative writing class, you can bounce plot ideas off of me. For any class, I can proofread your paper, help you get past writer’s block, or help you understand a professor’s expectations for an assignment.
What are your hours, and how can people connect with you if they need writing help?
Monday: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
We’ve set up a special video-conference room where you can pop in during the above hours, or you can e-mail me at daigbl23@uwgb.edu.
Why is getting an outside opinion on a piece of writing important?
When you write a paper, you know the main ideas and the direction it is heading. However, the reader cannot read your mind. That is why it’s important to get an outside opinion, because as the writer, you may have skimmed over some vital facts without realizing it.
What are you doing to stay sane while we all #StayAtHome during the Coronavirus outbreak? Any fun recommendations for at-home entertainment?
I have been going for short runs when the weather is nice, I do a little yoga (Try YouTube channel “Yoga with Adrienne”; it’s free!), and I’ve been watching a bunch of Chris Farley and Jim Carrey movies. If you haven’t seen Almost Heroes, I highly recommend it for a good laugh!
How about a favorite book recommendation?
For a fun and easy read I would have to suggest the graphic novel Planet Hulk. It’s my all-time favorite comic. For something a little more serious and thought-provoking, I would suggest Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari. It’s a book about addiction and the war on drugs.