Writing Center Staff
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Director:
Celeste DelRusso
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Assistant director:
CATE ROMANO
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Coordinators
April townson
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Hello! I’m a second year graduate student in Rowan’s Higher Education: Academic Advising program. I studied English and History in undergrad, and I have 5 semesters of tutoring experience. I’ve taken several writing and research-intensive courses, including Procedures and Evaluation in Research at Rowan and a thesis course for my English degree. I have experience with applications tutoring; research project planning; and MLA, APA, and Chicago. My experiences as a first-generation, low-income student have shaped my approach to tutoring and advising, and my favorite part of tutoring is helping students find the tools, language, resources they need to feel confident in their ability to write. Currently, I am also a graduate student worker in the office of Strategic Planning & Management as well as an intern with Student Support Services. My goal is to work as an academic advisor, especially with freshmen and undecided students. One of my favorite books is A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr., and in my free time I enjoy doing yoga, learning about music history, and journaling!
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2021-22 Staff
dominick marconihe / him / his
Hi Guys! I’m Dom and I’m a Masters of Writing student and I am working at the Rowan Writing Center for what is now my fourth year. I enjoy helping tutees with anything and everything and I especially love getting to learn new things through my tutees’ papers—the stranger the better! My specialty is creative writing, particularly poetry and fiction. At Rowan, I’ve taken Creative Writing 1+2, Writing Fiction, Writing Poetry, Screenwriting 1+2, and Fundamentals of Playwriting as well as The Writer’s Mind and Writing, Research + Technology.
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Daniel latchhe / him / his
I’m a junior majoring in RTF with a concentration in film and I’m also minoring in German. I have prior experience with tutoring writing from taking the course Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writing at Rutgers University - Camden. I’m familiar with MLA and APA, but I can familiarize myself quickly with other formats if needed. I’ve written papers on various subjects, including Old Testament studies, biomedical ethics, and film analysis. I am also familiar with psychology, American history, European history, and American government and politics. In my spare time I like to make and edit videos, play video games with friends, and play the accordion.
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Earl garciahe / him / his
Hello, students. I am Earl, a graduate student in the Masters in Writing program at Rowan as well as a Writing Arts graduate from Spring 2018. Since being hired in the Writing Center, my goal for each and every student I interact with is to help them maximize our time together and have them leaving feeling fulfilled and empowered. When you and I get together for a tutoring appointment, you can expect from me that I will go the extra mile to understand what you want for your paper and have a forthcoming conversation about your ideas in a way that benefits you.
During my years as an undergraduate Writing Arts student, I have taken part in two internship courses at Rowan for the Writing Arts Department, developing tutorial videos for new courses being offered in the curriculum as well as revising the curriculum to reflect such changes. These took place during Fall 2017 and Summer 2018. What I can help you best with are creative writing papers, identifying what story elements are working and areas of potential where your story can be enhanced. My time as an intern also gave me experience with video editing so if you’re to make a video project for class and are unsure of how to edit, I can offer my expertise in that area to help you. Writing is meant to be fun and I intend to show you how to take pleasure in your work about writing. |
Juliette huntershe / her / hers
I’m currently a sophomore majoring in Theater with a concentration in Technical theater and a major in Art. I have extensive experience working in MLA and APA formatting. I have previous experience as an art teacher for elementary to high schoolers and just love teaching. I enjoy writing creatively, and my favorite book to read is war and peace. I’m very excited to tutor this semester and can't wait to see you in the writing center!
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Rose mularadelisshe / her / hers
Hi! I’m Rose Mularadelis, an honors sophomore biology major. I plan on heading towards the environmental science/conservation track of biology rather than medical school. Last year, I took Honors CC1 and Honors CC2, so I have prior writing courses here at Rowan. I personally prefer writing essays, especially personal ones since first person is allowed in college, but since I am a STEM major most of my academic writing is in the form of lab reports. I understand that learning how to write for college can be different and sometimes difficult, after all I was a freshman last year, but hopefully I can help some people out by being a tutor! Outside of school, I love to read and watch movies/tv shows, as well as anything performing arts related. My favorite book is Good Omens by Neil Gaiman, and as for my favorite show I don’t know if I could pick one! I am currently super invested in anything Star Wars related however, and have been watching all the shows on Disney+. I look forward to being able to help you this semester!
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Abby leitingerHello! My name is Abby and I am a sophomore studio art major, minoring in psychology. While I do not have a specific concentration in my field (yet), I hope to one day combine my love of art with my love of animals. I’ve also considered authoring and illustrating my own books. This is my first semester at the Writing Center and I’m excited to learn and grow in the writing arts community. I’ve previously worked as a camp counselor, sales associate, and babysitter, and I’ve also volunteered at the Cherry Hill Food Bank and Share n’ Care thrift store. I enjoy traveling, music, and food. I decided to start tutoring after my CCII professor recommended me to Rowan's Writing Center, which helped me rediscover my passion for writing. I am experienced in both MLA and APA format, and I especially love writing research papers!
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brianna broadwaterMy name is Bri Broadwater, an undergraduate student with a Psychology major, and a minor in Spanish. I'm here at the Rowan Writing Center to not only be a tutor, but to advocate and assist those who are considered neurodivergent or disabled. My goal in doing this is to help those students to feel as if they have a place to go if they are struggling in their writing. My favorite pieces to write and edit are on two very different ends of writing--I enjoy writing fiction stories as well as editing and writing research papers. Outside of the writing center, you can find me at Rowan Blvd. Apartments as a RA, or involved in many other places around campus (HCI, Active Minds, Music Therapy Club, etc.). When I'm not doing school things, I love to read, bake, hike, and keep my plants from uncertain death.
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Jillian Milanshe / her / hers
Hello! I'm Jillian and I am a third year dual Music Therapy and Psychological Science major with minors in Music and Neuroscience. At Rowan, I’ve completed Research Methods in Psychology, Psychology of Music, Music Therapy Research Methods, Principles of Music Therapy I & II, and History and Literature of Western Music Repertoires II. As a dual Music Therapy and Psychology major, I’m proficient with APA formatting and have taken most of the required courses and a number of electives in both the music and psychology departments. Outside of the writing center I serve as the President of the Music Therapy Club, conduct research in the RUSSL lab, and participate in a number of the performing arts ensembles, including the orchestra. My primary instruments are cello and clarinet, but through the Music Therapy major I’ve also learned guitar, piano, and voice. I love sharing and developing ideas and building confidence through tutoring and I look forward to working with you!
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Jake Singerhe / him / his
I’m Jake Singer. I graduated from Rowan with my BA in Psychology in 2020 and now I’m a second year graduate student in the School Psychology program. I have worked as a substitute teacher and camp counselor and RSCJ Tutor, all of which has helped to prepare me for a career as a school psychologist. I have taken most of the psychology courses offered at Rowan during my undergrad, so if you need help with a paper in a psych course I’m prepared to help! As a grad student, I have experience working with APA style and research papers. I have been part of the Psych Alliance, Rowan Progressives, and was the president of the Psychology Honor Society during my undergrad. I currently do work with Un-PAC, a youth lead organization who campaigns for expanding voting rights and combating corruption. Some of my hobbies are hiking, playing Magic: The Gathering, Tetris, reading, and watching movies. Some of my favorite books are the Dune novels by Frank Herbert and the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. Favorite series are Avatar: The Last Airbender, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and One Piece. Happy writing!
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Madison hlavachshe / her / hers
Hello! My name is Madison Hlavach. I am in the EdD Program here pursuing my Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership and Higher Education. I received both my BA in English / Secondary Eduction and MA in English / Rhetoric & Writing at Monmouth University. I am from Monmouth County, NJ, and have lived in the area for most of my life. I work full time as a High School English Teacher and love working with high school and college level students. I have years of experience working in Writing Centers and can assist students with a wide variety of writing practices: MLA, APA, & Chicago formatting, constructing outlines, writing organization, Annotated Bibliographies, developing and revising large pieces of works, and improving grammar, syntax, and diction. I believe that writing is recursive and a process in which we are always reflecting and finding our true and authentic voice as individuals. I am excited to be joining the Writing Center here at Rowan and cannot wait to work with students!
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Bianca Grayshe / her / hers
Hello! My name is Bianca. I’m a fourth year undergraduate student majoring in English in the honors concentration, with a year of tutoring experience. I’ve also taken the writing intensive course called Tutoring for writing; I’m fluent in MLA and APA; I’ve won a college freshman essay contest with my work; I am Peer Referral and Orientation Staff Member (PROS) as well as a Flack Mentor; I enjoy both academic and creative writing; and I hope to earn a PhD in English someday and, hopefully, become a bestselling author as well. What I enjoy most about tutoring is getting to work with new people and versing myself in a number of different writing styles. My favorite book is The Hate U Give (NOT the movie) and my favorite thing to do in my free time is to work on writing my books.
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Tim CapalboHello! I’m Tim Capalbo, and I am a second year undergraduate biology student. This year is my first year at the Rowan Writing Center. I took Honors Composition I and II last year. I really enjoy journaling, writing poetry, and writing reviews for music and books, but I also have a lot of experience with lab reports. My main goal is to go to medical school after graduating. I became interested in tutoring because in high school my friends and younger siblings often asked me for help with their writing. I always enjoyed listening to their unique approaches and backgrounds in writing, and doing my best to encourage and support their development as writers. I’m familiar with APA and MLA format. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports and reading. My current favorite book is One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and my favorite genre is magical realism.
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Kelli Hughesshe / they
Hello! My name is Kelli. I am a 2nd year undergraduate. I am a Writing Arts and English double major with concentrations in Creative Writing and Publishing & Writing for the Public. I have interned as a writer for The Borgen Project and am currently interning with the National Park Service at Valley Forge, so I am experienced in article writing. Because of this, I am well-versed in MLA and Chicago citation styles. I have experience with writing intensive courses, including The Writer’s Mind and Biomedical Ethics. In my free time, I enjoy writing fantasy, horror, and science fiction, and dabble in poetry. I would love to be your tutor because I love supporting writers of all backgrounds in all stages of writing!
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Sean Wolffhe / him / his
My name is Sean. I’m currently a senior and this is my second year at Rowan and my first year as a writing center tutor. My major is English but I also have a minor in Creative Writing. I’ve taken many Literary Research classes both at Rowan and Stockton University and I am currently enrolled in Critical Methods II for Lit Majors. When I’m not focusing on my school work, I spend most of my free time writing and reading poetry and spending time in nature.
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Laura Bellshe / her / hers
Hey! My name is Laura Bell. I’m a graduate student majoring in history. In undergrad I took historical Methods at Rowan which gave me the best basis for my writing skills. I’m a member of the Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society at Rowan. I love learning languages like Russian, Arabic, ancient Latin, and my tribe’s native Osage language. Eventually, I hope to become a professor and continue researching the eras of history I love. Outside of class I love to play guitar, play dungeons and dragons with my friends, and experiment with new recipes to cook or bake. I hope to be a great tutor for anyone that wants writing advice and support.
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Abigail Heinzshe / her / hers
My name is Abigail Heinz, and this is my second year as a tutor at the Writing Center! I’m a senior undergraduate in mechanical engineering with an honors concentration and a minor in technical writing. I have taken both technical courses in physics, chemistry, and engineering as well as writing courses like Writing Research and Technology. I am the current president of one of the engineering clubs called ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) as well as working on multiple conference papers and presentations that will be published later this year! I look forward to working with you and I am happy to help on any assignment, whether it be a fiction piece, lab report, or paper for class.
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Nyds Riverahe / they
Hi! My name is Nyds and I’m a Junior majoring in Writing Arts, with concentrations in Creative Writing and Publishing and Writing for the Public. I also have a minor in Psychology. Although English is my first language, I have been raised by a Spanish-speaking family and have a conversational understanding of Spanish. I’m currently taking Spanish classes with the intention of pursuing a minor degree in Spanish. I’ve gained experience with tutoring through the Tutoring Writing course, which I took last semester. At Rowan, I am a member of the Avant Literary Magazine and PRISM. I’m looking forward to sharing my love for the written word with the students in the Writing Center, and utilizing this passion to help others feel confident in their writing. I’m most comfortable in the MLA citation system, and I also have an understanding of APA. Besides writing, my hobbies include reading, music (I played four instruments at one point!), and art. I’ve unintentionally cultivated a collection of Jane Austen novels, so my favorite book would probably have to be anything that she’s written. I look forward to working with you!
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Summaiya ishrat
she / her / hers
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Hello, my name is Summaiya Ishrat and I’m an undergrad rising senior majoring in Liberal Studies with concentrations in Philosophy, and Journalism along with a minor in International Studies, and French. During my time at Rowan, I’ve interviewed, researched, and wrote articles for journalism classes on variety of topics. I’m also experienced in script writing for podcasts, speech writing, creative writing, transcribing oral interviews, and formal writing/assignment-based for subjects like History, International Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy. At Rowan, I’m a member of Sigma Iota Rho, Tau Sigma National Honor Society, and Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship. In my free time, I watch TV shows in different languages, read books, and sketch. I look forward to meeting you soon!
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Ashley chan
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Hello! I’m Ashley, a third year Communication Studies major, with a concentration in Honors and a CUGS in Creative Writing. This is my first year as a tutor at the Rowan writing center. I also have experience in writing intensive classes, including ICCI, Small Group Communication, and Screenwriting I, so I’m fluent in the APA style of citation. I’m President of the Communication Studies Club on campus, and I currently have an internship based in Seoul, South Korea. As a tutor, I enjoy helping other students with their writing and sharing new ideas along the way—we’re all in the same boat, after all! My favorite book at the moment is Abigail Hing Wen’s Loveboat, Taipei, and during my free time, I enjoy watching Korean dramas.
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Brandon simon
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Hello! I'm a fourth year senior in the Bantivoglio Honors College majoring in communication studies with a minor in marketing and a certificate of undergrad study in technical writing. I've had plenty of writing experience in classes ranging from Medical Writing and Rhetoric (WI) to Communication Studies Research Methods and Honors Writing as Managers. I've even submitted my work to journals and been featured in the Edelman CCCA 2021 Student Showcase. When I'm not in the writing center, you can find me working in the wellness center with Healthy Campus Initiatives or completing community service with the Phi Sigma Pi Honor Society. Let's write something cool together!
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Joe talucci
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Hi! My name is Joe and I am going into my second year at Rowan. I am a Civil and Environmental Engineering major and a Computer Science minor. Over the summer I did CS education research with Dr. Kay, so I am familiar with the research process. I have been tutoring in English and Math education for four years and look forward to helping at the RWC. I also love worldbuilding and character writing, and I play way too much Dungeons and Dragons. I firmly believe that we all are entitled to a healthy learning environment, and I hope to do my part to help foster it. If you are feeling down about your assignment or are just stuck, come by and we’ll work on it together.
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Laini parejo
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I’m a junior with a dual major in Writing Arts and Spanish. My concentrations are in creative writing and new media writing. I speak English and am conversational in Spanish. I am thrilled to be working as a writing tutor and to have the opportunity to work with a variety of different students in order to help convey their amazing ideas! In the past, I’ve worked with the Writing Arts department as the head internal intern. One day I hope to get my masters in Writing Arts and also become a published author. If you’ve read Six of Crows or The Secret History we’re already besties.
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Office Staff
If you are a Federal Work Study student interested in an office assistant position, apply to the writing center by emailing us at writingcenter@rowan.edu with a resume.
