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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.
Tiffany Alvarado
Peer Consultant
Senior
English EducationBilingualI enjoy creative writing and story analysis; I am great at MLA and APA. I actually enjoyed public speaking, have great tips to help you out, and I love reading mystery and crime stories.
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Alva Bailey
Peer ConsultantSeniorAnthropologyMinor 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 I hope to become a professor and share that joy.
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Jordyn Buabeng
Peer Consultant
Senior
PsychologyMy areas of specialty are organization and analysis and I am confident with MLA and APA styles. I enjoy both conducting and reading research papers, and although I am a psychology major, I love learning about different subject areas.
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Adrian Castro
Peer Consultant
Senior
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.
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Scott DeLoach
Faculty/FY-EMT Coordinator
MA in English, CSU Humboldt
Karly Eaton
Peer ConsultantJuniorPsychologyMinor in Freedom and Justice StudiesI would like to get my masters in clinical psychology and pursue a career in mental health. I love brainstorming ideas for essays, projects, and helping with thesis production.
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Adrian "A.J." Gillespie
Peer ConsultantSeniorEnglishI plan to receive my bachelors in English and I am interested in becoming a writer. I'm happy to help with essays, brainstorming, and creative writing.
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Nicolette Henry
Advanced Consultant
Senior
Political ScienceMinor in Philosophy, HistoryI am confident with APA and Chicago citation styles.
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Kiana Johnson
Advanced Consultant
Senior
English/EducationMinor in SpanishMy areas of specialty are literary, research papers, literature reviews, prompts and outlining, MLA, and APA format. I love working on literature reviews!
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Koa Johnson
Special ConsultantB.A.English Major and Psychology MinorI am working towards becoming a narrative writer or world-builder for various gaming companies. I greatly enjoy work-shopping creative writing, story/media analysis, quote integration, and brainstorming/thesis production!
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MacKenzie Kuras
Peer ConsultantJuniorESRM - 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 enjoy brainstorming for paper topics and organizing essays.
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Dr. Abigail Michelini
Assistant Director
Lecturer, Writing & Multiliteracy CenterB.A. in English - Creative Writing, Lehigh University
M.S. in TESOL, Troy UniversityPh.D. in 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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Dr. Sohui Lee
Faculty Director
Associate Professor, Writing & Multiliteracy Center
B.A. English and German Literature, UCLA
M.A./Ph.D. English and American Literature, Boston University
Postdoc. Fellow in Rhetoric, Stanford UniversityI love helping students with all academic writing and communication formats. I particularly enjoy working with undergraduate and graduate-level essays, research projects, graduate school applications, research statements, personal statements, creative thinking, multimedia arguments, visual design rhetoric, infographics, and oral presentations. I enjoy teaching students how to incorporate correct citations!
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Shay Liess
Lecturer and Professional Consultant
MA in 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.
Brianna Marquez
Peer Consultant
Senior
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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Alyssa Perez
Peer Consultant
Senior
Liberal Studies - Bilingual Authorization EmphasisBilingualI specialize in working on research papers, oral presentations, and brainstorming ideas. I am most confident working with APA and MLA citations. I enjoy reading on my free time, specifically classic novels like 1984 by George Orwell. I also enjoy watching a variety of shows on Netflix.
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Areli Perez
Peer ConsultantSeniorBusinessI 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, and I love to read a good book!
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Sabrina Shenker
Peer ConsultantSeniorEnglish Education andMathematicsI would love to become a high school or community college English teacher. I would also enjoy doing technical writing on the side. I can help with essays and projects at all stages of completion.
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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. I am multilingual so if you ever need help with Spanish projects, I would be glad to work with you!
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Dorathy Twitchell
Peer ConsultantSeniorBiologyI 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 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!
Isabella Orue
Student AssistantSophomoreAndrea 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 running and indoor soccer.
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