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Meet Our Writing Studio Consultants
Writing Studio consultants help other students organize and revise their writing assignments for courses in any subject area. Consultants typically meet with individual students in person or online. Consultants work with students to identify areas of a piece of writing that would benefit from revision, and assist the student's efforts to strengthen the overall paper, rather than proof-reading or making changes for the student.
Fiona (She/Her)
Major: Botany
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, backpacking, swimming, gardening, reading, knitting
Why I became a consultant: I love reading my fellow students’ work and learning about their diverse and interesting areas of study! I have always loved reading and writing, and being a Writing Consultant helps me keep those skills alive and nourished while I’m in the STEM bubble.
Languages Spoken: English
Bryan (He/Him/Èl)
Major: Environmental Science & Management (Education & Interpretation)
Hobbies: I wear many hats when it comes to my hobbies so feel free to ask me what i’m up to these days! At the moment I’m enjoying trail running, looking for salamanders under wet logs, & making dinner with friends (most recently attempted a lasagna).
One of my favorite aspects of the human experience comes when our sense of self efficacy deepens. I enjoy seeing myself, friends, & peers find new ways to impress ourselves when stepping out of our comfort zones. Being willing to learn while making mistakes can often be a vulnerable experience. I look forward to fostering a safe environment where students feel they can pick themselves back up & try again!
Languages Spoken: Spanish, English, & ASL (conversationally)
Skye (She/her)
Major: MA in Psychology, Academic Research
Hobbies: Hiking, horseback riding, reading
Why I Became a Consultant: In undergrad, I found tutors to be a valuable resource for me. I want to give back to the academic community and do my part as a writing consultant to help others with their writing!
Languages Spoken: English
Isaura (she/her)
Major: English Minor: Literary Publishing
Hobbies: reading, watching movies, taking walks, journaling
Why I became a Tutor: I’ve always enjoyed writing as a subject, and I find the writing process simultaneously interesting and incredibly frustrating, especially when you try to go at it alone. I often forget that writing is supposed to be a collaborative activity, and I want to be able to make others comfortable with that aspect of it.
Languages Spoken: English
Luca (He/Him/His)
Major: Botany Minor: Wildland Soil Science
Hobbies: Hiking, mycology, poetry, climbing, backpacking, hanging with my cat :)
Why I became a Tutor: I’ve always had a passion for writing, and I feel that being able to help others develop their skills is an important part of learning development for the tutor and student!
Languages Spoken: English
Julia (She/Her)
Major: English
Minors: Native American Studies & Journalism
Hobbies: Reading, watching movies/comfort shows, singing, and playing my guitar
Why I became a consultant: I love writing, the collaboration that comes from learning about other people’s perspectives, and the things that matter to them.
Languages spoken: English
Amber (she/they)
Major: English Education! I’m also minoring in Native American Studies.
Hobbies: I enjoy video games, crocheting, sewing, and other crafty things.
Why I became a Writing Studio Consultant: I have done similar jobs before (working with other students on their writing assignments) and I found that to be really rewarding.
Languages Spoken: English, and intermediate level German. I have my California State Seal of Biliteracy!
Sam (they/them)
Major: Art Studio
Minor: Film
Hobbies: Watching movies/shows, creating art, reading, playing video games, listening to music
Why I became a consultant: I’ve always wanted to find a way to be more connected with the campus and its community. I love talking about writing assignments and brainstorming with other people!
Languages Spoken: English
Ellis (He/Him)
Major: English
Minor: Literary Publishing
Hobbies: Reading, writing, baking, hiking, art
Why I became a consultant: I love seeing everyone’s unique writing style and growing ideas collaboratively! It’s been my favorite thing about being an English major and I hope to help others feel more confident with their writing and ideas.
Languages Spoken: English
Madison (She/Her)
Major: Cellular and Molecular Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Hobbies: Reading, spending time with friends, hanging around a campfire
Why I became a consultant: I enjoy reading and reviewing different forms of literature. I always say that if I wasn’t in STEM, I would be studying English!
Languages Spoken: English
Orinthia (She/Her)
Major: Forestry (Fire Management Concentration)
Hobbies: Reading, crochet, writing, watching movies, and wandering in the woods!
Why I became a Tutor: I love helping people learn, especially when it comes to things I love (like writing!). When I did this at community college, it was very rewarding to work with people with many different backgrounds and goals. Writing is crucial in all disciplines and I hope to help people improve!
Languages Spoken: English, some Spanish