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Meet the Tutors and Student Assistants

Learn more about the WMC team and why they love what they do: !
Types of Tutors at the WMC:

  • Peer/Graduate Tutor in Training: Undergraduate and graduate peer tutor, who are training to provide writing and communication support
  • Peer/Graduate Tutor: Trained undergraduate peer or graduate consultants, who provide writing and communication support
  • Lead Tutor: WMC Peer Tutor, who have been promoted due to exceptional tutoring performance and interest in leadership and administration
  • Multiliteracy Professional: Experienced tutors with terminal degrees, who have been trained at the WMC to provide writing and communication support
  • Grant Lead (Green Initiative): WMC professionals, who have Masters or higher degree and work professionally in the WMC providing administrative support. They are funded by external gift provided by Jeff Green's Dataphilanthropy.
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    Leslie Arnette

    Peer Tutor in Training
    Senior
    Major: Bussiness
    Minor: Psychology

    I can help students craft persuasive, well-formatted, and professional business communications. I love combing through a piece of writing and tweaking sentences to create a cohesive flow that is enjoyable to read. I believe the most important thing to remember in business writing is to know your audience.

    In addition to business writing, I enjoy creative writing that mixes drama and situational humor. I’m a fan of dry comedies and indie films.

  • Cassidy Barragan

    Peer Tutor
    Sophomore
    Major: ESRM

    I am a first-generation student, and I enjoy organizing ideas and creating outlines for essays as well as building on those ideas. I also enjoy being creative and letting art help me with my work, especially in visual presentations. I really love helping others relax and destress in their writing and being able to connect with people through any subject.

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    Alva Bailey

    Multiliteracy Professional and Tutor Education (Grant Lead)
    B.A. in Anthropology
    Minor in Global Premodern Studies
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    M.A. candidate in Anthropology

    I enjoy organizing ideas and synthesizing them into cohesive arguments. I can help with essays as well as oral and visual presentations. I mostly use the Chicago citation style in my field, but I am very familiar with APA, MLA, and more. I also specialize in personal statements and graduate-level work.

    I love helping students realize the depth of their own knowledge and learning from them! Getting to tutor across disciplines is one of my favorite things about the WMC.

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    Taylor Bradford

    Peer Tutor
    Senior
    Major:English

    I am confident in helping students structure, brainstorm, and execute their essays, both education and creative writing. In addition, I am also confident in helping students with their grammar and punctuation.

    I love helping others find and develop their unique writing style and enjoy the creativity that the writing process can produce!

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  • Morgan Bradley

    Peer Tutor
    Senior
    Major: Studio Art
    Minor: Graphic Design

    I enjoy working with MLA and APA formatting, I also have considerable experience with Art History and citing artworks properly especially for papers.

    I love making art as well as playing video games such as Elden Ring, Dead by Daylight and plenty more. I also love making sculptures and ceramics.

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    Kira Burch

    Peer Tutor
    Senior
    Major:ESRM emphasis on Marine and Coastal Systems

    I specialize in scientific writing and research papers. I am very confident in the citation styles of APA and ESA and love revising papers and doing grammar/ spell checks.

    I really enjoy reading student papers and learning new things that I never would have known otherwise. In high school and Freshman year of college, I considered myself a poor writer until I discovered my personal writing style and have since continued in my improvements!

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  • Anneli Brady

    Peer Tutor in Training
    Junior
    Major: Mechatronics

  • Delilah Camacho

    Peer Tutor in Training
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    Major: Pre-Nursing

  • Zander Darnell

    Peer Tutor in Training
    Sophomore
    Major: ESRM, Public Policy

  • Ethan Ernst

    Peer Tutor in Training
    Senior
    Major: Biology, Biochemistry

  • Antonios Fahmy

    Peer Tutor
    Sophomore
    Major: Biochemistry

    I enjoy helping others organize their ideas into research papers, lab reports, and essays while fitting within a word count. I look forward to reading, helping, and learning from others' writings.

    I also speak a little bit of Arabic and Spanish.

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  • Cristal Gamez

    Assistant Director & Lecturer Faculty
    B.A., English with an emphasis in Education, ĢƵ
    M.A., English with concentrations in Rhetoric & Composition and Literature, Cal Poly Pomona

    I am always happy to see students visiting the WMC! I am confident with all types of citation styles and am always open to tutoring students in their oral and communication assignments as well.

    In my spare time, I enjoy watching Studio Ghibli movies and hanging out with my two cats, Gigi & Link.

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    Rachel Gonzalez

    Peer Tutor in Training
    Senior
    Major: English
    Minor: Education

    I am a first-generation, guardian dolphin scholar student who regularly used library resources, like tutoring, growing up. Now, I am dedicated to helping other students through the creative process of writing. No matter what stage a student is in their writing process, I am ready to help them navigate any challenges that might arise. My goal as a tutor is to eliminate the stress of assignments by providing support so that students can focus on making their education meaningful!

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    Paulina Hensley

    Peer Tutor in Training
    Junior
    Major: Nursing
    My specialty in writing is APA formatting, and I enjoy helping students at all stages of the writing process, whether it’s brainstorming ideas for their projects, or structuring and revising their essays. Above all, I really enjoy meeting students where they’re at and helping them become more confident in their writing.

    Some fun facts about me are that I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I studied abroad in Tokyo, Japan for one year during undergrad.

  • Sabrina Henderson

    Multiliteracy Professional (Grant Lead)

    B.A. in English and
    B.M. in Music, UC Irvine

    I have experience working with students in all stages of the writing process,and especially enjoy the brainstorming and idea generating stage. I have worked with students on personal statements, research papers and presentations, rhetorical analysis, and creative and journalistic writing. My goal is to assist students with their writing abilities as well as empower them to feel a sense of confidence in their writer's voice. I am most familiar with Chicago and MLA citation styles, but have experience with APA as well. Looking forward to working with you all!

    In my free time I love playing the flute and piano, spending time in nature, and reading short stories and graphic novels.

  • Koa Johnson

    Multiliteracy Outreach & Engagement Coordinator (Grant Lead)

    B.A. English, Minor in Psychology, CSU Channel Islands
    M.A. candidate, English, CSU Northridge

    I love working with any bits and bobs of writing or communication where your voice is centered, be that personal statements, scholarship essays, grad applications, or creative work! I love all of the citation styles, but I'm especially a fan of APA.

    I live, breathe, and consume all things TTRPG and if I'm not helping out at the WMC, you can bet that I'll be at a table somewhere rolling dice or writing up stuff for people to roll dice at!

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    Jared Kedzia

    Peer Tutor
    Senior
    Major: English

    I specialize in MLA format and am familiar with creative /research based writing. I’ve also taken communications, public speaking, and theater classes that haven’t contributed to my major, but have provided me with confidence and experience in relation to presentation/performative assignments.

    I’ve always read literature, but what first inspired me to write of my own accord was encountering internet horror stories (“creepy pastas”) as a teenager. I thought many of them were morbidly interesting but written poorly, and that I could do better (I couldn’t at the time).

    I’m bilingual with my second language being Spanish. I learned and studied Spanish in a classroom setting for years to the point where I earned a seal of bi literacy, but my speaking grammar isn’t perfect. I can read, understand, and write in Spanish fluently.

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    Dr. Jason Kim-Seda

    Caminos Education Activity Lead and Multiliteracy Professional for School of Education Graduate Students (Grant Lead)

    B.A. Political Science, Columbia University
    M.A. in Public Policy, Harvard University
    M.A. in Education,
    Lesley University
    Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, UCLA

    I am excited to join the WMC and assist students and faculty in the School of Education. I look forward to working with students on various types of writing and skills development, ranging from article critiques and literature reviews to data analysis and presentations. I also look forward to collaborating with faculty to complement and support their instructional strategies related to general writing and communication skills, as well as specific assignments related to their courses.

    In my spare time, I love watching fútbol, hiking and jogging, and being a cat dad to Moxie, Chi Chi, and Jonesy.

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  • Dr. Sohui Lee

    Professor and Faculty Director, Writing & Multiliteracy Center
    B.A., English and German Literature, UCLA
    M.A. English and American Literature, Boston University
    Ph.D. English and American Literature, Boston University
    Postdoc. Fellow in Rhetoric, Stanford University

    I love helping students with all academic writing and various communication formats. I particularly enjoy working with undergraduate and graduate-level essays, citations, research projects, graduate school applications, research statements, personal statements, creative thinking, multimedia arguments, infographics, data storytelling, and oral presentations.

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    Daniel Lenz

    Assistant Director & Lecturer Faculty
    STEM Writing Initiative Lead
    B.S. Environmental Studies, UC Santa Barbara
    M.S. Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation, CSU Sacramento

    I love helping undergraduate and graduate students at all stages of the writing and communication process- from lab reports to recorded presentations, from initial brainstorming to final edits. I'm here to support you!

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    Trinity Martinez

    Peer Tutor
    Senior
    Major: Early Childhood Studies

    I am comfortable with research-based essays and argumentative pieces. I am most confident with MLA and APA format. In my free time, I love making art, reading, and listening to music.

    I am a first generation student. I speak English and Spanish.

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  • Marshall Mee

    Peer Tutor
    Senior
    Major: Psychology and Political Science

    Being very involved in research I've had a lot of experience with research writing/ literature reviews. Being in Psychology I've also had a lot of experience with APA.

    I love film photography and reading. Some of my favorite authors are Stephen King and Cormac McCarthy.

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    Madison Mills

    Peer Tutor
    Senior
    Major:ESRM

    I have spent a good amount of time annotating creative writing/poetry and enjoy developing the themes we display in our writing no matter the topic. I love brainstorming ideas and helping get the writing flowing for that first draft which can sometimes be intimidating.

    I am not bilingual, however I have experience in American Sign Language.

    I am a first generation student :)

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    Scarlett Murillo

    Peer Tutor
    Senior
    Major: English, emphasis in Education; minor in Psychology

    My specialty in writing is MLA and APA formatting, reviewing diction, and expanding/deepening ideas. A fun fact about me is that I got published in a Women in History book with professor Ginger Hood-Whitesell.

    I can speak and understand basic Japanese, I'm happy to help accommodate your language needs!

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    Isamar Naranjo

    Peer Tutor
    Senior
    Major: Nursing

    My goal is to support students in developing clear, thoughtful, and well-structured writing. I specialize in academic writing and enjoy working with a variety of topics. I am confident in some citation styles, including MLA, and can help students with proper citation and research.

    An interesting fact about me as a writer is that I'm the youngest of my family and the only girl, which has taught me to approach communication from different perspectives and to be flexible in how I engage with others.

    I am fluent in Spanish and English and I am a first generation student!

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    Jillian Newton

    Peer Tutor
    Junior
    Major: Performing Arts & English

    I can help with MLA formatting, outlining, revising, and giving feedback on creative pieces.

    I love deep diving and analyzing all kinds of media.

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    Ayden Noland

    Peer Tutor in Training
    Senior
    Major: English
    Minor: History

    My strong suites in writing are MLA formatting, literature analysis, revision, and overall organization. I am a first generation student, and want to help fellow students develop and strengthen their own writing while maintaining their own creative voice.

    In my free time I enjoy writing poetry, reading, going to punk shows, playing my bass and guitar, and spending time with my cat!

  • Marcos Nunez

    Peer Tutor
    Senior
    Major: Business emphasis in Accounting

    I help students with brainstorming, organization, and developing clear ideas in their writing. I have more experience working with MLA style than APA style. I'm a big reader and enjoy science fiction, including The Three-Body Problem series and novels by Andy Weir.

    I am conversationally proficient in Spanish and a first-generation college student.

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    Samuel Perry

    Peer Tutor
    Senior
    Major: Computer Science & English

    I can assist in revision, making papers flow more naturally, MLA formatting, and can recognize terminology and better help in some STEM subjects and music.

    I enjoy playing video games, as well as practicing my viola and guitar.

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    Jazlyn Rodriguez

    Peer Tutor
    Junior
    Major: Biology & History

    I am best at tutoring scientific writing. I'm most experienced with MLA & APA citations.

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    I am a first generation college student. I can speak and write in Spanish.

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  • Stacy Ryan

    Peer Tutor
    Senior
    Major: Political Science
    Major: Global Studies
    Major: Communications

    My name is Stacy, and I am a Junior majoring in Political Science, Global Studies, and Environmental Communication. My specialty in writing is APA and Chicago. I enjoy working on papers at any stage of the writing process and helping students become more confident in themselves and their writing. I am a first-generation student, and I speak English and Georgian.

    In my free time, I enjoy playing video games and traveling!

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  • Pristine Jewel Salvador

    Peer Tutor in Training
    Sophomore
    Major: Psychology
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    Scarlett Valdez

    Peer Tutor
    Junior
    Major: Psychology

    I am most confident in brainstorming, formatting, outlining, and revising writing in argumentative, research, and literary thesis papers. I am also skilled in visual and oral presentations.

    I love helping others develop more confidence in their writing, and providing a supportive environment for growth and exploration in all aspects of writing and presentations.

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Student Assistants

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    Amelia Gorgolewski

    Student Assistant
    Senior
    Major: Nursing

    I would love to be a nurse either in the emergency department or the psych unit.
    I enjoy camping and I am fluent in Polish.

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  • Veronica Castrejon

    Student Assistant
    Freshman
    Major: Health Sciences
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    Isabela Rodriguez

    Student Assistant
    Junior
    Major: Psychology

    My career goal is to work in Sports Psychology with athletes.

    I love watching movies and crocheting things for my family.

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    Alyssa Tejeda - Ortiz

    Student Assistant
    Junior
    Major: Psychology

    My career goal is to become a Substance Abuse Counselor.

    I love reading and watching movies (all genres). I also have been playing Roller Derby for 7 years and counting.

    I am a first generation student.

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    Alexander Velasquez

    Student Assistant
    Junior
    Major: Information Technology

    My career goal is to become an IT Technician, I enjoy spending time outdoors. I also love to spend time with my friends and family.

    I am a first generation student.

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