Writing Center Tutors

Pronouns:  She/Her 

Major: Electrical Engineering  

Minor: Materials 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: ECE Capstone, Texts and Critics, EELE 201/203/317/407, EMEC 250/252, CHMY 141 

Strengths as a Tutor:   

• Brainstorming arguments and creating thesis statements 
• Science communication to a variety of audiences 
• Technical writing, including lab reports and research papers 

A Little About Me:   I’m Alexandra, a fifth-year electrical engineering major and aspiring materials scientist. When I’m not building something in the lab or working in the Writing Center, you can find me running, snowboarding, or rock climbing if the weather is good, and reading or painting if not. I am a passionate science communicator who usually has an analogy for everything and loves talking about her research. My strength as a tutor is helping my peers distill their ideas into an argument, whether that be in the form of a research paper or essay.

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 time watching 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 good about. My strengths include 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: Psychology 

Minor: Women & Gender Studies 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: HONR 201&202, PSYX235D, SOCI 101IS 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Brainstorming 
• Proofreading for clarity 
• Application writing 

A Little About Me: Hi! I am studying Psychology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies. When I'm not at school, you can find me trail running, reading, doing yoga, and pretty much anything else outside :) I have an affinity for narrative and persuasive writing—channeling Carrie Bradshaw, naturally. I’m hyped to be working at the Writing Center this year and look forward to helping students feel confident with the writing they have created. 

Pronouns: He/Him  

Major: Microbiology, Environmental Health  

Minor: Water Resources 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: Texts & Critics, SOCI 101, BIOM 360, CHMY courses 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Fine-detail editing 

• Application writing (grad school, grants, etc.) 

• Brainstorming 

A Little About Me:  Hey! I’m from Laurel, Montana—just a hop, skip, and a jump down I-90. Having grown up in “Big Sky Country”, I have a deep appreciation for all things outdoors. From hammocking in the park to skiing down Bridger Bowl, I love to be outside whenever possible. I also enjoy reading contemporary literature and, to be quite candid, scrolling on Instagram Reels. As a tutor, I am here to meet your point of need. Whether you’re down to the final editing stage or just thinking of an idea, I will approach our session with empathy, honesty, and intentionality. Whoever you are, I look forward to working with you and learning from 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 fourth 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 

Minor: German 

Courses taken: Texts & Critics, German 201/202, CHMY 141/143, BIOB 260, BIOM 360 

Strengths as a tutor:  

• Technical writing 
• Brainstorming ideas 
• Word choice and coherency 

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 microbiology! Outside of school, I enjoy crafts and drawing; currently, I am learning to embroider. I also enjoy reading, hammocking, and caring for houseplants. 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: He/Him  

Major: History, Political Science  

Minor: French  

Some Subjects/ Courses Taken: Texts & Critics, Current Conversations, Model United Nations, FRCH 301, Intro to Political Theory,  

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Argumentation  

• Rhetorical analysis   

• Political Science & Theory specific language  

A Little About Me: My name is Caleb Szajkowski and I’m a sophomore pursuing a bachelor's degree in Political Science and History. When I’m not in class or working at the Writing Center, you can find me climbing, skiing, cooking a meal with friends or lost in a book. I’m enthusiastic about using language and writing to interact with my community, and tutoring at the writing center is a wonderful way to do so. My strength as a writing tutor is my passion for turning a convoluted argument into convincing prose.  

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A Little About Me:  I grew up in Missoula MT and have defected to be a loyal fan of the Cats. I am studying Psychology on the Pre-Med track. I love anything that gets me outdoors, which recently has been climbing and backpacking, but skiing will always have my heart. I have continued my passion for Chemistry and am also working as a Chemistry TA for CHMY 141, so feel free to come in with lab reports up to Organic Chemistry 1! I also love any piece of writing with emotion to draw me in. As a tutor, my goal is to help students organize their thoughts and breakdown writing to be simple and enjoyable! 

Pronouns:  She/Her  

Major: Political Science  

Minor: Latin American Studies  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: Texts & Critics I & II, PSCI 230D, PSCI 240, PSCI 250IH, PSCI 348 

Strengths as a tutor:   

• Grammar, spelling, and punctuation 
• Argumentative and opinion writing 
• Revising wordage and phrasing for clarity and formality 

About Me: Hello! My name is Homa, and I’m a political science major from Billings, MT. I spend my limited free time knitting, baking, and binge-watching Grey’s Anatomy. On campus, I currently serve as President of MSU’s chapter of Students for a Democratic Society, and off campus, I’m a debate coach at Gallatin High School – combined, that means that I do a lot of writing and a lot of proofreading, even outside of the Writing Center! I love working with people to help them construct and develop arguments (and other types of writing) that they feel confident in. I can’t wait to work with you!

Pronouns: She/Her 

Major: Earth Science- Snow Science 

Minor: Hispanic Studies 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: Text and Critics, Chemistry I & II 

Strengths as a Tutor: 

• Editing for sentence structure and mechanics 

• Rhetorical Analysis 

• Scientific writing 

A Little About Me: Hi I'm Ingrid! I am in my second year studying Earth Science with an emphasis on Snow Science. I am from Eagle County, Colorado and love anything outdoors including skiing, mountain biking, rafting, and backpacking. On campus I am on the board of the Freeriders of MSU Club as well as a part of the Figure Skating Club. Additionally, I enjoy reading all types of writing and love learning about different perspectives. I can't wait to work with you this semester! 

Pronouns:  She/Her

Major: Political Science

Minor: Water Resources 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: CLS101, ENSC272, Introductory and upper division political science courses  

Strengths as a Tutor: 

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

A Little About Me:  Hi! I’m Kaylie and I am from Snohomish, Washington, about an hour north of Seattle. I love spending time outside, especially skiing and running. I also love apples, peanut butter, ferry boats, and Phoebe Bridgers. On campus, I am co-president of the Student Advocates for Reproductive Rights group. I am passionate about our mission and love sharing our work. My coursework in political science has allowed me to dive deep into the world of policy frameworks and theoretical analysis in our complex political landscape. I hope to make you feel confident in your writing and am so excited to work with you in the Writing Center!  

Pronouns:  She/Her 

Major: Nursing  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: WRIT 201, NRSG 116, SOCI 201, Pre nursing pre-requisites, T1 and T2 Semester nursing classes. 

Strengths as a Tutor: 

• Grammar and word choice  
• Application essays (including nursing school applications) 
• Lab reports and various STEM subjects 
• Argument papers/argumentative essays 

A Little About Me: Hi, I’m Mackenzie. I am a senior at MSU’s College of Nursing, and I love working in creative, collaborative spaces. At home in Kodiak, AK, I am a salmon fisherman, an apprentice picture framer, and an avid beach comber. Living rural as a student has helped me understand the importance of finding and using the resources you need as well as learning to tell your story. I hope to be a resource for MSU students to express themselves in their writing and feel confident in the work they do.  

Pronouns: He/Him  

Major: Sociology 

Minor:  Psychology  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: HONR 201US - Texts and Critics: Knowledge, HONR 202IH - Texts and Critics: Imagination, Lower and Upper Division Sociology Courses, COMX 111 – Introduction to Public Speaking 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Research Essays 
• Scholarship Applications 
• Speeches/Presentations 
• Literature Analysis 

A Little About Me: My name is Noah, and I’m a 3^rd year Sociology student with an interest in tech and disability advocacy. In the rare event where I have free time, I love playing Dungeons and Dragons or video games. One of my favorite genres, no matter what the medium is, is horror; I especially love Stephen King. I have plenty of experience writing scholarship applications and presentation writing. Outside of my work here, I do public speaking professionally so feel free to book an appointment to get critiques on your presentations. 

Pronouns:  She/Her

Major: Chemical Engineering 

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

Strengths as a Tutor: 

• Grant proposals, research, engineering capstones, and other technical writing 
• Proofreading for grammar and clarity  
• Crafting thesis statements and developing strong arguments 

A Little About Me:  Hey there! I’m Olivia and I’m a junior 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, of course!). I’m an avid reader and have a goal to read 50 books this year. As of writing this in August, I’m halfway there! I am also an engineering and computing peer academic leader (ePAL) and am happy to chat about all things being an engineer while we work on your writing. My writing style is very clear and concise, and I enjoy working with writers hoping to grow in their writing. I look forward to writing with you! 

Pronouns: She/Her 

Major: Political Science 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: HONR 201US - Texts and Critics: Knowledge, PSCI 346 American Presidency, PSCI 354 Contemp Issues in Pol Theory 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Proofreading for grammar and clarity  
• Argumentative writing 
• Word choice and coherency 

A Little About Me: 

Hello! I am from Sheridan, Wyoming, which I always describe as a much smaller, less busy version of Bozeman. I love all things outdoors, so you can usually find me trail running, hiking, skiing in the winter or lounging by a mountain lake in the summer. I am also a person in need of down time and absolutely love watching movies and TV shows, reading, listening to political/cultural podcasts, as well as cooking and baking. As a tutor, I want to be your source of support. Whether you are in the beginning stages of an idea or the final stage of editing, I want to provide a space that is fun, productive and safe. While I am a total history buff and politics nerd, as the daughter of a science teacher, I am also happy to talk your head off about any STEM related matter and love to learn about things I am unfamiliar with. I look forward to working with you and hopefully making your writing experience more enjoyable! 

Pronouns: She/Her 

Major: Biochemistry  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: CHMY141/143, CHMY321/323, BCH441/442, HSTR135 

Strengths: 

• Brainstorming and outlining  
• Scholarship, resume, and application writing  
• Proofreading for concision and clarity 

A little about me:  Hi, my name is Sasha, and I’m in my third year as a biochemistry student. I grew up in Portland, Oregon as well as various locations, such as Tbilisi, Jerusalem, Moscow, and Kazan. When I don’t have my nose stuck in a textbook, you can usually find me going on a run, renaissance-man-maxxing, listening to Bjork, or barking up the wrong tree. If I’m not doing that, then I'll be in the Writing Center. I particularly love working with international students and English language learners; though, in general, I adore working and learning with any writer who comes in!