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Types of Consultants at the WMC:
Peer Consultant: Undergraduate peer consultants, who provide writing and communication support
Advanced Consultant: Undergraduate peer consultants, who have been promoted due to exceptional tutoring performance and interest in providing leadership
Special Consultant: Graduated undergraduate peer consultants, who have been trained at the WMC to provide writing and communication support
Professional Consultant: WMC consultants who have Masters or higher degree and work professionally as tutors in higher education.
Tim Ardeleanu
Peer Consultant in TrainingJuniorMajor: EnglishI specialize primarily in literary analysis, also MLA use. I find that I enjoy proofreading more than writing, at times. I am conversational in Romanian.
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Alva Bailey
Peer ConsultantSeniorMajor: AnthropologyMinor in Global Premodern StudiesI enjoy organizing ideas and synthesizing them into cohesive arguments. I can help with essays as well as oral and visual presentations. I am most familiar with Chicago and MLA citation styles. I love learning! I intend to pursue a PhD and hope to be a professor someday.
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Veronica Barkman
Peer Consultant in TrainingJunior
Major: PsychologyI am comfortable with revising pieces of writing and oral presentations, especially research papers, essays, and APA citations. Some of my favorite hobbies are creative writing and playing video games! I’d like to learn how to crochet and use a wood-burning tool as an art medium this year :) I have some familiarity with French and ASL.
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Natalie Bisharat
Peer Consultant in TrainingFreshmanMajor: Liberal StudiesI’m comfortable brainstorming ideas and making revisions. I really enjoy helping others and watching them grow with their writing to find a newfound confidence in themselves.
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Cara Blanco
Peer Consultant in TrainingSophomoreMajor: EnglishI’m comfortable using MLA format and working on papers having to do with any sort of literary analysis or review. I enjoy editing more than writing sometimes. I find cleaning up grammar, syntax, and content/plot points to be fun. I am a first generation student.
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Dr. Russ E. Carpenter
Professional Consultant and Academic Lead, WMC STEM InitiativeB.S. Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management, Humboldt State University
M.S. Comparative Physiology, Uppsala UniversityPh.D. Neuroscience, University of South DakotaDr. Carpenter specializes in science writing and communication for varied audiences.
Adrian Castro
Peer Consultant
Senior
Major: ESRM/BiochemistryMinor in BiologyBilingualI am comfortable with Ecology style and enjoy writing research papers. I studied abroad in South Korea for one year and I enjoy meeting people from different countries. I am a first generation student and speak Spanish fluently.
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Dr. Scott DeLoach
FY-EMT Coordinator and FD Lead (Embedded Tutoring Initiative)
B.A., English, CSUCI
M.A., English, Humboldt State University
Ph.D. Composition and Applied Linguistics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Tiffany Do
Peer Consultant in TrainingFreshmanMajor: Liberal StudiesI am confident in my skills to assist with APA and MLA formatting, as well as how to lengthen one’s writings. As a writer/communicator, I consider myself to be a very creative individual and I enjoy mapping out my thought process onto paper.
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Karly Eaton
Peer ConsultantJuniorMajor: PsychologyMinor in Freedom and Justice StudiesI am a mental health advocate, and after graduation I will be pursuing a masters in social work. I love brainstorming ideas for essays, projects, helping with thesis production, and more! I am here to help!
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Sophia Figueroa
Peer Consultant in TrainingJuniorMajor: EnglishMinor in PsychologyMLA citation and essay writing are my strong suits. I’ve been writing college level Shakespearean essays since middle school! I am a first generation student and am proficient in ASL.
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Kylee George
Peer Consultant in TrainingJuniorMajor: BiologyI specialize in outlining, brainstorming, research papers, argumentative essays, and oral presentations. My favorite types of papers to write are scientific papers, whether they be research oriented or about the ethics of science.
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Cristal Gamez
Professional Consultant and SOE Lead (Embedded Tutoring Initiative)
B.A., English, CSUCI
M.A., English, Cal Poly Pomona
Adrian "A.J." Gillespie
Peer ConsultantSeniorMajor: EnglishI am interested in becoming a writer and a teacher. I am always happy to help with essays, outlining, brainstorming, creative writing, and whatever other forms of writing come my way! I am a first generation student.
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Sara Heer
Peer Consultant in TrainingJuniorMajor: EnglishI specialize in English, and am familiar with the MLA, Chicago, and APA citation styles. I enjoy working on essays, brainstorming, and research. I am a first generation student.
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Kiana Johnson
Special Consultant
B.A. English/Education, CSUCIMy areas of specialty are literary analysis, research papers, literature reviews, prompts and outlining, MLA, and APA format. I love working on literature reviews and citations! I also love brainstorming for projects, creative or research based. I speak some Spanish.
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Koa Johnson
Special ConsultantB.A.English Major and Psychology Minor, CSUCII’m incredibly proficient in workshopping creative writing, story/media analysis, and brainstorming/thesis production. I specialize in APA style citations, but I can help with all kinds of citations!
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MacKenzie Kuras
Peer ConsultantJuniorMajor: ESRM - Emphasis in Marine and Coastal SystemsI plan to one day create my own sustainable fashion brand or study and preserve the world's coral reef ecosystems. I have been tutoring for a year now and enjoy brainstorming and organizing essays.
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Dr. Sohui Lee
Faculty Director
Associate Professor, Writing & Multiliteracy Center
B.A., English and German Literature, UCLA
M.A. and Ph.D., English and American Literature, Boston University
Postdoc. Fellow in Rhetoric, Stanford UniversityI 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. Fun Fact: I was a "First Gen" student and I speak four languages.
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Shay Liess
Lecturer, Professional Consultant, and TE Lead (Embedded Tutoring Initiative)
B.A., English, CSUCI
M.A., English, CSU NorthridgeShay has an MA in English with an emphasis on Creative Writing. Shay is a resident "jack of all trades" who can assist with all manner of writing and multiliteracy projects. He specializes in literature, popular culture, critical theory, and LGBTQIA+ studies.
Jessica Llanos
Peer Consultant in TrainingFreshmanMajor: Liberal StudiesI am a liberal studies major who aspires to some day become a teacher. I love working with kids, and am always practicing my creative writing skills!
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Brianna Marquez
Peer Consultant
Senior
Major: English / Communication - Organization EmphasisMy areas of specialty in writing and communication include brainstorming, outlining/drafting papers, oral presentations, and MLA or APA citations. I love brainstorming for paper and refining oral presentations!
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Rae McQueen
Peer Consultant in TrainingSeniorMajor: History & Performing ArtsMinor in English - Creative WritingI specialize in Chicago and APA citation styles, outlining, brainstorming, creative writing, oral presentations, and research. I’ve been working on/drafting a novel for 11 years that I turned into a D&D campaign to help develop a plot.
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Dr. Abigail Michelini
Assistant Director
Lecturer, Writing & Multiliteracy CenterB.A., English - Creative Writing, Lehigh University
M.S.,TESOL, Troy UniversityPh.D., English, Indiana University of PennsylvaniaAbby specializes in undergraduate writing, creative writing, oral presentations, personal statements, and applications to grad school. She works with all citation styles.
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Natalie Novak
Peer Consultant in TrainingJuniorMajor: Health ScienceI am skilled in research, creative writing, and the APA/MLA formats. I have started working on a novel about my personal experiences. I am hoping to become a published writer. I am a first generation student.
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Alyssa Perez
Peer Consultant
Senior
Major: Liberal Studies - Bilingual Authorization EmphasisBilingualI enjoy working on research papers, oral presentations, and brainstorming/outlining ideas. I am most confident working with APA, Chicago, and MLA citations.
I am a first generation student and a bilingual tutor! I can help with any writing or communication projects in Spanish.
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Areli Perez
Peer ConsultantSeniorMajor: BusinessI am confident in MLA and APA format including citation. I love and enjoy creative writing and brainstorming different ideas in multiple genres. I enjoy working on presentations, from visual presentations to public speaking. I am here to help! Outside of the center I spend most of my time with family and friends, I love to go to concerts and read a good book! I am a first generation student and speak fluent Spanish.
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Samaya Sanchez
Peer Consultant in TrainingJuniorMajor: EnglishMinor in Chicanx StudiesI would like to write my own novel and work in a publishing agency to become an editor/publisher. Some interesting facts about me are that I enjoy reading, writing, and baking. I also love traveling.
As a new tutor, I am comfortable in assisting with essays in either MLA or APA format. I am bilingual, if you ever need support in Spanish!
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Makayla Sharpe
Peer Consultant in TrainingJuniorMajor: SociologyI love creative writing and am comfortable with research papers as well. I know all citation styles but am most comfortable with APA and MLA. I enjoy creative writing in my free time, as well as writing stories (that I will never be confident enough to share). I speak a bit of Chinese and French, but am still studying both languages.
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Sabrina Shenker
Peer ConsultantSeniorMajor: English Education andMathematicsI’d love to teach high school Math and/or English. I would love to earn an MFA and to teach composition/creative writing at a community college. I enjoy helping with writing, oral, and audio/visual projects in all stages of completion. I can’t wait to see what students are working on! I’m most comfortable with MLA and APA, but can work in any writing style.
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Malia Stewart
Peer Consultant in TrainingFreshmanMajor: Pre-NursingI love working with creative writing, oral presentations, and brainstorming/outlining out ideas. I am most confident in MLA and APA formats. I am here to help! Fun Fact: I have worked in a library since I was in 6th grade (2015)!
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Nilo Tayag
Special Consultant
B.A.
EnglishMultilingualI specialize in research essays focusing on literary analysis and critique. I also have experience working with creative writing projects. I feel most comfortable working in MLA and APA formats.
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Caleigh "Grace" Tupy
Peer Consultant in TrainingJuniorMajor: English EducationI am best at brainstorming ideas, outlining arguments, organizing papers, conducting research, and creating thesis statements. I specialize in research and analysis essays. I am most familiar with MLA and APA citation styles. I write fantasy stories in my free time.
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Dorathy Twitchell
Peer ConsultantSeniorMajor: BiologyI am working to become a Physician Assistant! I love creative writing and am experienced in scientific writing-- I am so happy to help from brainstorming to finalizing!
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STUDENT ASSISTANTS
Sara Galvan
Student AssistantSeniorBusinessMinor in Fine ArtsI would like to work in entertainment marketing in the future. I was a competitive swimmer for about 8 years and was .25 seconds off from having a state record.
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Jessica Llanos
Student AssistantFreshmanI am studying for my Liberal Studies major. I am bilingual. My dream job would be to join the Peace Corps and travel all over the world!
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Isabella Orue
Student AssistantSophomoreI would like to become a Child Development Specialist in the future. I love to bake, swim, and go on hikes. I am fluent in Spanish.
Andrea Ramirez
Student AssistantJuniorHealth Sciences / SpanishI am interested in obtaining a masters degree in a career in the medical field and becoming a Spanish translator. I am a bilingual first generation student.
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Samaya Sanchez
Student AssistantJuniorEnglish (Creative Writing)I would like to write my own novel and work in a publishing agency to become an editor/publisher. Some interesting facts about me are that I enjoy reading, writing, and baking. I also love traveling.
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