Our Spring 2010 Staff:

Cristine

Struggling to put your ideas on paper? Not quite sure of how to begin? If you need help with brainstorming, organizing your thoughts, or simply breaking down an assignment in order to better formulate a thesis, I can help. I specialize in developing thesis statements and enjoy using proper grammar and punctuation in order to accentuate ideas and style. As a Secondary English Education major, I also have experience with lesson plans and thematic units.

Dustin

Aside from common writing concerns, my specialties include dealing with creative narrative and editing for length. I can offer insights into writing for the media, writing with effective organization, and writing for unusual projects. I am very comfortable in conversations concerning work at any stage of the writing process.

Kimberly

Writing can be difficult at any or all parts of the process. Having trouble getting started, don’t know what you should include in a paper, or unsure how to move forward with a rough draft? I am happy to guide you through any stage of the writing process. I am also quite familiar with MLA citation and can provide assistance with fixing and avoiding common grammatical errors.

A.J.

I am skilled at helping writers from a variety of disciplines at any stage of a project. My specific areas of interest are: persuasive essays, literary theory, and creative and business writing. I also have experience with assisting applicants with both letters of intent as well as personal summaries for either awards or fellowships.

Betty

I enjoy close reading. A thorough understanding of the text is imperative to the writing process. It is also important to organize ideas in a meaningful way when composing a paper; for example, effective openings and closings act as bookends to introduce and summarize main ideas in an essay.

Kristina

If you're feeling overwhelmed by an assignment--no matter where you are in the writing process--I can help. I am happy to help you find a thesis statement that fits your goal and to help you organize your thoughts so that your writing becomes more effective. I welcome writers that would like help with APA, MLA, and Chicago style formats.

Heather

I can help elucidate seemingly abstruse poetry, and offer close-reading strategies so as to examine the language of the poem. I also have a talent for finding patterns in literature and can offer guidance in this highly creative realm.

Ashley

Sometimes the most difficult part of the writing process is getting started. I am able to help students with building basic skills as writers, understanding confusing writing assignments, brainstorming useful ideas, and formulating thesis statements that aid in providing cohesion and focus to their entire papers.

Lauren

I am comfortable working with students from all disciplines at any stage of the writing process. My specialties include assisting students with disabilities, simplifying an assignment, brainstorming for ideas, formulating and expanding upon a thesis statement, and organizing ideas into a cohesive and effective work. I am also familiar with APA and MLA styles.  If you need assistance with these areas or any other writing difficulty, feel free to make an appointment with me.

Sara

More than not, the most difficult part of the writing process is the STARTING point. Because of this, I feel that some of the most productive consultations are those in which I brainstorm with the writer. Usually the writer just needs to HEAR their ideas out loud to gain all of the confidence they need to begin. My specialties include the MLA and APA citation styles. I've had experience writing papers for Psychology, Theatre, Communications, and English. I'm also a huge theatre geek, so bring it on theatre kids!

Lana

If you are an adult student returning to school after a hiatus in classroom routine, I’d like to help you feel confident with your writing. Writing is more than spelling, grammar and style. It involves negotiating technology and the ability to ferret out valid information. I like working with students who need to learn how to do library research, are required to use the APA style guide, speak English as a second language, and who have not been in school for a long time. My background is in medical and social science, anthropology, film, women’s studies and vocabulary building.

Monica

Many times, the hardest part of writing is getting started. I am able to help students organize their thoughts and create outlines to help begin the writing process. My strengths include working with ELL and ESL students through the drafting and revision process. I am also competent with MLA style.

Jesse

I am an undergraduate senior who enjoys helping my fellow classmates on their projects. I have expertise in brainstorming, organization, vocabulary, and grammar. I am also knowledgeable not only in English Composition, but math, biology, psychology, astronomy, and philosophy. In addition, I am also capable of helping students with their personal statements. I look forward to working with you.

Jen

I specialize in writing for the social sciences as well as in English, literature and poetry. I can assist you in any part of the writing process, and am willing to work you on writing ventures of any length—whether it’s just one paragraph or one-hundred pages. I am especially proficient in grammar, sentence-structuring and use of words. I have experience with APA, MLA and Chicago style formats. I am also conversational in French and Spanish, and can work with you in these languages. Please do not hesitate to make an appointment with me. I am a graduate student in the political science department, with a B.A. in anthropology, a certificate in ethnic studies and an A.A. in literature.

Katy

I love helping writers find the confidence and skills within themselves. Writing is a process, but it doesn't have be a difficult one! Critical analysis, brainstorming, outlining, researching, and revising are equally important parts of this writing process, and I can help you with any or all of the above. I'm also competent in MLA, APA, and Chicago style. My background is in English Literature and Women's Studies, but I welcome students from all disciplines.

Andrea

Even though writing can be tricky at times, there are ways everyone can develop sufficient writing techniques such as idea development, outlining, and revisions. I am eager to assist clients' with these techniques so that writing may become an enjoyable process. Since I have a background in Women’s Studies and Psychology, I can also assist clients with APA and MLA formatting.

Ashley I.

I am an excellent writer and love to help other writers develop and sharpen their own skills. I specialize in developing thesis statements and creating arguments. Beginning a paper and organizing ideas and thoughts is a difficult process, and I'm very good at helping writers with this aspect of writing. I have a background in history and literature, and have extensive experience with Chicago citation style.

Taylor

As an English literature graduate student, I have experience with the standard essay assignment, but I also have experience in other areas. I can assist with professional / business writing. Additionally, I have a minor in creative writing, so I am happy to help with creative assignments, especially short stories and poetry.