Meet the Tutors and Student Assistants


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  • Christabelle Angeles

    Peer Consultant
    Junior
    Psychology and Sociology

    I specialize in creating essay outlines and building solid theses. As a psychology and sociology major, I am most comfortable with ASA and APA, but I am also familiar with MLA. I have written a couple of vignettes and a mini novella, but I’m currently on a mission to find or create a waffle house.

  • Chrissie Cutbirth

    Peer Consultant
    Sophomore
    English / Creative Writing

    I enjoy brainstorming ideas and exploring different genres and subjects. MLA is the style I am most comfortable with, but I’m happy to assist you in other citation styles. Whether it is a creative writing piece or any form of interdisciplinary writing, I’ll help you in any way I can to get the job done. When I’m not at the writing center you can find me out with friends, exercising, enjoying music while studying, or watching movies(mostly Disney and Marvel).

  • Scott DeLoach

    Professional Consultant
    MA in English, CSU Humboldt

  • Jaimee Horn

    Peer Consultant
    Senior
    Health Science / Psychology

    As a Health Science and Psychology student, I work primarily with APA in my own classes, but I am happy to help you with any and all citation styles. I love working with prompts and developing ideas from the ground up. I also have experience presenting at research conferences. I spend most of my free time as a musician, avid reader, and designated high-shelf reacher.

  • Jennifer Johnsen

    Peer Consultant
    Junior
    English, emphasis in Education

    I love working with any sort of creative writing or long term research projects--at any point in the process. I love working on any sort of creative writing or long term research projects - at any point in the process. Anything that you have put a lot of effort into working on I want to put my heart into helping you with as well! As an English major I am very comfortable working in MLA, but am comfortable working with pretty much every citation style. I don’t have very much free time this year because I’m also a Resident Advisor on campus, but when I get some I love to listen to and discover new music.

  • Abigail Michelini

    Assistant Director
    Lecturer, Writing & Multiliteracy Center
    MA in TESOL, Troy University

  • Sohui Lee

    Faculty Director
    Assistant Professor, Writing & Multiliteracy Center
    B.A. English and German Literature, UCLA
    M.A./Ph.D. English and American Literature, Boston University

    Undergraduate essays and writing, research projects, graduate writing, research statements, personal statements, application letters, creative thinking, multimedia arguments, visual design rhetoric, oral presentations, time management. All citation styles.

  • Sheryl (Eddie) Leonard

    Professional Consultant
    MA in English, CSU Northridge

    Rhetorics, Creative Writing, TESOL, Business Writing, Oral and Visual Presentations, Documentary Films (production, storyboarding, story development), MLA. I was born with curiosity, a creative spirit, and a pen. I thrive on the process of collaborating on written or visual works,. I’m looking forward to hearing your ideas and helping you develop your projects!

  • Shay Liess

    Professional Consultant
    MA in English, CSU Northridge

    Shay(ne) Liess is a teaching associate at CSU Northridge, currently finishing a MA in English with an emphasis on Creative Writing. Shay specializes in narratives writing, as well as traditional MLA style papers on literature, popular culture, critical theory, and queer/gender studies. As an educator, Shay strives to teach utilizing a combination of traditional texts and contemporary ones like anime and video games.

  • Jochelle Macalma

    Peer Consultant
    (Class of 2020) B.A. in Psychology and B.S. in
    Nursing

    In my previous experiences, I have worked with various writing assignments, research, and project assignments (including capstones). In addition, I have experience working with many citation styles and helping revising final projects and/or writing assignments. The citation styles I am very familiar with are: APA, MLA, and ASA etc. Although I live and breath studying, I enjoy daily walks with my dog and work-out as often as possible.

  • Leah Ostermann

    Peer Consultant
    Senior
    Business and ESRM

    I specialize in Business technical writing and Environmental Science and Resource Management papers. I am always happy to help students with Marketing and Management papers as well as ESRM research projects. I am most confident with MLA and APA citation styles. I am very interested in researching and finding out the most effective ways to pitch information to students and grasp people's attention at the beginning of a presentations

  • Lisa Palencia

    Peer Consultant
    Senior
    Sociology / Health Science, Minor in Psychology

    I specialize in ASA and APa citations, research, and other forms of writing, especially those within the sociological field. Since I have completed capstone for sociology, I can also provide a lot of advice for capstone students, especially sociology capstone students. In my free time, I enjoy watching videos on YouTube and reading posts on Reddit.

  • Nick Rada

    Peer Consultant,
    Senior
    English

    I enjoy helping others outline the overall structure of their papers and developing a clear sense of direction. I have experience in MLA, APA, and Chicago Style citations, and have done extensive research throughout the course of my undergraduate career, including presenting at research conferences. Additionally, I am a creative writing emphasis and have experience with fiction and poetry, if that’s what you’re about. I’ve been published, so that’s cool.

  • Lizzie Segovia

    Peer Consultant
    Junior
    English, emphasis in Education

    I am experienced in MLA and APA citations, personal narratives, fictional writing, and many other types of writing. I am an experienced public speaker and can put together speeches and presentations well. I love to write (and even rap) in my free time, and I love giving presentations on things I’m passionate about!

  • Elizabeth Shabazian

    Peer Consultant
    Senior
    Psychology

    As a psychology major, I specialize in brainstorming, research, and revising. The citations I am experienced in are APA and MLA style. During my free time, I enjoy reading mystery novels, visiting museums or historical sites, and going to Disneyland.

  • Jared Sunada

    Peer Consultant
    Junior
    English (Creative Writing)
    Minor in Game Design, Asian Pacific Studies

    I specialize in argumentative/persuasive essays, creative writing, and personal narratives. I can also help with brainstorming for topics. In my free time, I like to do literary analysis, specifically novels, comics, and songs. I also like to look into works that aren't necessarily in prose such as cartoons and video games.

  • Elena Trigueros

    Peer Consultant
    Senior
    Communications, Performing Arts minor

    My area of expertise is oral presentations and grammar. Since I am a Communications major, APA is my strongest. I love everything sports, so hopefully one day I will be commentating/writing to the world about my opinions on sports.

  • STUDENT ASSISTANTS

  • Michael Gesser

    Student Assistant
    Global Studies

    I am fascinated with political subjects and have studied in Germany. I can converse in German for any international students who would prefer.

  • Jasmine Kaiklian

    Student Assistant
    Health Science

    When I am not working as a Student Assistant, you can find me at Kilusan Pilipino Club meetings where I serve as their President for the 2018-2019 term year. I also love to play video games and watch A LOT of Youtube videos

  • Melissa Mercado

    Student Assistant
    Junior
    Political Science

    Hello! My name is Melissa Mercado and I am a Junior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Freedom and Justice Studies. I hope to use my degree to help Foster youth and at risk juveniles. I enjoy reading and writing in all forms. I spend most of my free time watching Youtube videos and cooking new recipes!

  • Sara Ruiz

    Student Assistant
    Junior
    Political Science & Theater

    I hope one day to be a political satirist with my own tv show. I am passionate about Social Justice and empowering marginalized groups on campus and beyond. You can catch me in this year’s theatre production of “In the Heights” or in the student government office working as the Senator for Social Justice.

  • Kiana Sailor

    Student Assistant
    Senior
    Biology

    My academic interest is the study of the structure and function of the human body.
    reland is a place I've always waited to visit (experience) because of the greenery that covers the islands's beautiful coast.
    I love the outdoors, meeting new people, and watching romantic comedies.

  • Deisy Santana

    Student Assistant

    Senior

    Chicano Studies

    My academic interest is in Chicano Studies. When I’m not in school or work at Writing and Multiliteracy Center, you can most likely find me enjoying the outdoors and going on difficult hikes with scenic views.

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  • Avery Peavy

    Student Assistant
    Senior
    Biochemistry

    I am an aspiring medical student interested in changing lives by providing healthy alternatives to the more destructive foods we eat. I want to help those who cannot help themselves while providing care for everyone I come across. I also yearn to study more about our environment so that I can do my part in reducing environmental damage. I love God!