Writing Center Tutors

Pronouns: She/Her 

Major: Sustainable Food Systems 

Minor: Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: Texts and Critics, SOCI 101, CHMY 151, Soils 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

1. Fine editing and grammar 
2. Brainstorming and idea flow 
3. Problem-solving and re-framing

A Little About Me: I grew up in Twin Falls, Idaho, so I have spent all my life in and around the mountains. I have been studying sustainable food systems at MSU for two years now and am passionate about promoting sustainability and keeping the earth happy. In my free time, I love to be outside hiking, climbing, and camping, and I also have a passion for travel. Books and music are close to my heart as well. As a tutor, I believe that writing is a collaborative process and I am excited to help you on your journey! 

Pronouns:  She/Her 

Major:  Mechanical Engineering 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken:  CLS 101US, SOCI 101IS/201D, CHMY 141/142, EMEC 100 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Brainstorming 
• Refining 
• STEM Writing  

A Little About Me:Hi, I’m Annie, a third year Mechanical Engineering student.I spend my free timewatching Formula 1, hiking, or trying new recipes.I approach tutoring collaboratively and will listen to your ideas and work with you to create writing you feel. My strengthsinclude prompt interpretation and brainstorming sessions, and I enjoy working with writers at all stages of the writing process. Come talk to me about your writing ideas,I’m excited to work with you! 

Pronouns: She/Her 

Major: Geology  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: Texts & Critics, SOCI 101IS, CHMY 141&143 

Strengths as a Tutor: 

• Proofreading for clarity and coherency  
• STEM Writing 
• Organization and flow  

A Little About Me: Hi, I’m Cecilia and it is my third semester here at the Writing Center. I grew up in Alaska, and am here at MSU to look at cool rocks (study Geology). I enjoy backpacking, knitting, camping and most things that involve crafting or spending time with my friends outside. I also like working with pretty much all types of writing, from lab reports to creative writing, and am looking forward to seeing all your projects this semester! 

Pronouns: She/Her  

Major: Microbiology/ Pre-Med 

Minor: German Studies  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: Texts & Critics, German 201/202, CHMY 141 & 143, BIOB 260 

Strengths as a tutor:  

• Brainstorming ideas 
• Word choice and coherency 
• Outlining and organizing thoughts 
• Proofreading  

A Little About Me: I was born and raised in Billings, Montana's “big city.” Science and English courses are generally my favorites, but specifically, I love chemistry! Outside of school, I enjoy crafts and drawing; currently, I am learning embroidery. I also enjoy hiking, hammocking, and playing pickle-ball. As a tutor, I want to help you with your points of need. That may be thinking of essay concepts together or heavy proofreading - whatever you would like to work on. I’m looking forward to working with y’all and hopefully making the writing process a little more fun! 

Pronouns:  He/Him 

Major:  Financial Engineering 

Minor:  Finance/Mathematics 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken:  CLS101, CHMY 141, SOCI101, AMST101, ETME 216 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Tone and audience 
• Grammar and punctuation 
• STEM reports  

A Little About Me: Hi there! I'm currently in my third year here at MSU studying financial engineering. As a STEM major I have written my share of technical reports and am more than happy to help! If I’m on campus, then you can expect to find me in class or at the writing center. When I'm not banded to campus you will most likely find me casting into the Madison or hiking along the “M” Trail. My favorite aspect of writing is identifying and writing for the tone and/or the audience. I hope to see you at the writing center! 

Pronouns: They/Them

Major: Paleontology

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: Texts and Critics 1 & 2, Chemistry 1 & 2, Structure & Function of Language, Earth History & Evolution, Taphonomy

Strengths as a Tutor:

• Creative writing
• STEM research writing
• Grammar and punctuation

A Little About Me:

Hi there! My name is Ginger and this is my fourth year at MSU. Outside of school and work, I love playing the French horn, looking for rocks, and reading about polar voyages. I have several tattoos, including a crawdad and a raccoon skull. I think that writing is one of the most versatile tools at my disposal, especially when it comes to sharing my passions with others. I know that inviting someone new into my own writing process can be quite daunting, so I’m excited to offer others a welcoming, collaborative tutoring experience!

 

Pronouns: She/Her   

Major: Food and Nutrition – Dietetics  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: HONR 201US - Texts and Critics: Knowledge , HONR 202IH - Texts and Critics: Imagination , SOCI 101IS - Introduction to Sociology , CHMY 141/143 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Sentence structure  
• Word choice 
• Essay organization  

A Little About Me: Hey there! My name is Jordyn, and I am from Portland, Oregon! I have a very creative, bubbly personality and I love being artistic and spending quality time with my friends. When I’m not in class or at the Writing Center, you can find me adventuring outside blazing new trails, as well as rock climbing and biking! I hope to cultivate a safe learning environment for my peers to share their writing and collaborate on new ideas, I can't wait to work together!  

Pronouns:  She/Her   

Major:  Psychology   

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: CRWR 240RA, HSTR 210IH, EDU101US, PSYX 382 

Strengths as a Tutor:   

• Organizing ideas and outlines  
• Brainstorming  
• Argumentative essays 

A Little About Me: I cannot stand being bored, have an insatiable need for answers, and love creative intellectual challenges. When I get a free moment I love baking, reading, drawing, and photography. I am passionate about studying psychology but am a science nerd at heart. Writing has always been my hobby and secret weapon. My hope as a tutor is to help each student excel in and be proud of their writing. I believe we all have something to learn from each other and look forward to supporting my peers in their education. 

Pronouns: She/Her 

Major: Political Science 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: GPHY141, PSCI230, PSCI240, CLS101 

Strengths as a tutor: 

• Quote blending 
• Organizing evidence and ideas 
• Clarity within detailed writing 

A Little About Me: Hi! I am Kaylie and I am a political science major from Snohomish, Washington, a little bit north of Seattle. I love to ski, run, bike, swim, and spend lots of time outdoors. On campus, I am also a part of the Student Advocates for Reproductive Rights group and love sharing our work. I am passionate about helping others! My coursework has allowed me to dive deep into the world of policy analysis and our complex political landscape. I can best support you in gathering literary evidence to support your points, something I am confident in. I am so excited to work with you in the Writing Center!  

 

 

 Pronouns: She/Her  

Major: English Literature  

Minor:  English Writing  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken:  LIT 201- Introduction to Literature, CRWR 240 – Creative Writing, LIT 343- African American Literature, LIT 214D- Regional Literature, CLS 101- Knowledge and Community  

Strengths as a Tutor: 

• Syntax structure and essay formatting 
• Generating theses   
• Rhetorical analysis 

A Little About Me: Hi! My name is Kate and I’m from Athens, Georgia! I am an English Literature major with a minor in English Writing (so clearly, I love English). In my free time, I love to cook, bake, read, and spend time with my friends and family. As a tutor at the writing center, I hope to use my experience as a literature student to share my knowledge about facets of writing such as proper essay formatting, word choice, and syntax. Whether you hope to strengthen your rhetorical analysis paper or are writing a close reading for Dr. Leubner, I hope you will stop by the writing center and work with me! I can’t wait to read all your wonderful words and hear your ideas.  

Pronouns: He/him  

Major: Writing & History  

Minor: Literature, Asian Studies, and Africana Studies (certificate)  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: African American Rhetorics, Intermediate Technical Writing, Archival Rhetoric, Intro to Creative Writing, Environmental Humanities… 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Creative writing and brainstorming 
• Concision work, structure, and editing 
• Presentation help 

A Little About Me: Hey gang! I’m from Roberts Montana, a town with fewer than 300 people, and I love the writing process. All aspects, from brainstorming and drafting all the way through revision, reworks, and final edits. One of my favorite things is seeing what other people have to say, because people are creative and I get to learn so much from seeing how and what other people write. Beyond that, I enjoy most all sports and outdoors activities, live theater, and trivia among other things :) I’m always excited to help people with their writing and learn from whomever I encounter! 

 

Pronouns:  She/Her 

Major:  Liberal Studies - Quaternity  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken:  Texts and Critics, WRIT101, BIOB170, SOCI334 Gender Crime & Justice, ARTH200 

Strengths as a Tutor:

• Conversational tutoring style 
• Argumentative writing 
• Paragraph structure  

A Little About Me: Hello! I’m Liv and this is my second year at the Writing Center. I was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon where I grew up tide pooling and skiing mashed potatoes (if you know you know). As a Liberal Studies major, I have a passion for seeking connection between different disciplines. I love to backpack anywhere above a tree line, practice ASL, and cook way too much food so I can share with the people I love. As an avid user of the Writing Center, I understand the discomfort that can come with the territory of learning to communicate effectively.

Pronouns: She/Her 

Major: Chemical Engineering 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: CHMY141/143, CHMY211, Mythologies,  

Strengths as a Tutor: 

• Proposals, research, and other technical writing 
• Proofreading for grammar and clarity  
• Analyzing evidence to create strong arguments 

A Little About Me: Hey there! I’m Olivia and I’m in my 5th year studying chemical engineering. I enjoy all types of crafting in my downtime, and it’s hard to find me without a crochet or knitting project in my bag (in case of an emergency). You can also find me on the board of Society of Women engineers as the Treasurer. I have a very clear and concise writing style and enjoy working with writers hoping to grow in their writing. I look forward to writing with you! 

Pronouns:  She/Her 

Major:  Psychology 

Minor:  English Writing 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: Intermediate Fiction Workshop, Intermediate Nonfiction Workshop, Psychology of Personality, Eating Disorders 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Creative writing 
• Line editing 
• Essay composition 

A Little About Me: Hello, hello! I’m Sydney and I am a fourth-year student from Colorado. With my major in Psychology, I love to help and get to know others, so fostering a supportive and productive environment is my main priority as a tutor. Creative writing is my biggest passion. So far, I have published two novels and am currently composing my third. When I’m not writing, I enjoy reading, being outside, exercising, spending time with loved ones, and going on adventures. After graduating this spring, I will pursue my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and become a therapist specializing in eating disorders. 

Pronouns: She/Her 

Major: Biochemistry  

Some subjects/Courses taken: Chemistry I &II, Organic Chemistry I, History of the Modern Middle East, Intro to Sociology 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Ability and comfort with STEM topics  
• Brainstorming and organization  
• Collaborative/Communicative tutoring style  

A Little About Me: Hi, I’m Sasha! I’m a first-year student studying biochemistry (and love it). My childhood was spent between Portland, Oregon and various locations in the Middle East and Europe, including Tbilisi, Jerusalem, and Moscow. If I don’t have my head stuck in a chemistry textbook, you can find me drawing, struggling through a yoga routine, or blasting music at full volume (anything from Bob Dylan to Bauhaus to Beastie Boys). As a bilingual person who has spent a lot of time around a myriad of languages and multilingual people, I understand just how difficult it can be to utilize language to your needs; so, I am excited and eager to collaborate with you! 

Pronouns:  She/Her  

Major: Anthropology 

Minor:  Native American Studies  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: NASX105D, SOCI101, ANTY101D 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Research formatting and writing 

• Brainstorming 

• Argumentative writing  

A Little About Me: Hi, my name is Sara! I am a senior from Bozeman, MT, studying anthropology with a minor in Native American Studies. I love to try and learn everything that I can and always look for new and fun topics to delve into. In my down time I enjoy watching a wide variety of sports, reading, and spending time in the outdoors. As a tutor, my goal is that each student will leave the session feeling empowered and able to tackle any assignment that comes their way. I look forward to writing with you!  

Pronouns:  She/Her 

Major:  Mechanical Engineering 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken:  CLS 101US, SOCI 101IS/201D, CHMY 141/142, EMEC 100 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Brainstorming 
• Refining 
• STEM Writing  

A Little About Me:Hi, I’m Annie, a third year Mechanical Engineering student.I spend my free timewatching Formula 1, hiking, or trying new recipes.I approach tutoring collaboratively and will listen to your ideas and work with you to create writing you feel. My strengthsinclude prompt interpretation and brainstorming sessions, and I enjoy working with writers at all stages of the writing process. Come talk to me about your writing ideas,I’m excited to work with you! 

Pronouns: She/her 

Major: Geology  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: Texts & Critics, SOCI 101IS, CHMY 141&143 

Strengths as a Tutor: 

• Proofreading for clarity and coherency  
• STEM Writing 
• Organization and flow  

A Little About Me: Hi, I’m Cecilia and it is my third semester here at the Writing Center. I grew up in Alaska, and am here at MSU to look at cool rocks (study Geology). I enjoy backpacking, knitting, camping and most things that involve crafting or spending time with my friends outside. I also like working with pretty much all types of writing, from lab reports to creative writing, and am looking forward to seeing all your projects this semester!