Meet the Tutors

Get to know the current tutors at the Writing Center!

Michael Castro, B.A.

Head Tutor

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English: Literature with a minor in Writing. Currently pursuing a Masters Degree in English: Literature.

"Ask yourself guiding questions throughout the writing process. A clearer grasp on your ideas can only help you in the completion of your essay or assignment."

Darren William Palmes, B.A.

Tutor

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English: Literature with minors in Writing and Political Science.

"Writing is a process, so make sure to identify what works well with your writing style. Find preliminary writing activities to see how to start your process and how to revise or redraft your writing. It's your process, have fun creating it!"

Colin Valencia

Tutor

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education with a specialty in Math with a minor in Music.

"Write about the things that you want to write about. If you truly care about what you put on paper, your ideas will come through naturally."

Christiana Palacios, B.A.

Tutor

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English: Literature with minors in Anthropology, CHamoru Studies, and Writing. Currently pursuing a Masters Degree in English: Literature.

"Write about what you love. I promise it makes the whole process faster! Don't feel obligated to shift your interests for the interest of others."

Jason Miller

Tutor

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English: Literature with a minor in Writing.

"Writing helps you to travel impossible distances, connect with the heart and minds of complete strangers, and share otherwise unknown perspectives with those who most need it. An underrated tool for communication, writing provides the medium for timeless interaction."

Dorothy Colodro

Tutor

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

"Before submitting your work, read your writing aloud. You’ll be able hear if there are any inconsistencies in your structure and fluidity before finalizing."

Anna Marie Uy, B.A.

Tutor

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English: Literature with a minor in Writing. Currently pursuing a Masters Degree in English: Literature.

"Writing is a journey, so remember to take breaks and enjoy the scenery."

Tatiana Reyes

Tutor

Currently pursuing a Bachelors in Elementary Education with a minor in English.

"Write first, edit later. Let your ideas flow without worrying about perfection initially."

Ha'ani Bettis

Tutor

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Tropical Agriculture Production with minors in Nutrition and Art.

"Dive in! Into yourself, the unknown, learning and growing."