Consultants
Boca Raton Campus
Adrieene
Major/Program of Study: MA in English, with a concentration in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: screenwriting, creative writing, science fiction and fantasy
Hi! My name is Adrieene. I am from Brazil, and I am at 麻豆精品视频getting my MA in English with a concentration in Science Fiction and Fantasy. My undergraduate degree is in Radio, TV, and the Internet, and I have been a screenwriter for the last six years. My main experience is creative writing for the screen and writing project proposals for cultural funding opportunities. I am also a Graduate Assistant teaching ENC 1101 at 麻豆精品视频this semester, so I am prepared to help you with your academic writing challenges.
I know how writing can be challenging and overwhelming, so no matter what kind of writing you have to do, I am here to help you and try to make you feel comfortable working on it.
Alexandrea
Major/Program of Study: MA in English, with a concentration in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: speculative fiction, postcolonialism, Afrofantasy, Afrofuturism
Hi! My name is Alexandrea, but you can call me Alyx. I鈥檓 a Master鈥檚 student studying English with a concentration in Science Fiction and Fantasy. I earned my Bachelor鈥檚 in English at FAU, graduating Magna Cum Laude and with double honors in Creative Writing and English. During my undergraduate studies, I also served as editor-in-chief of Coastlines, our undergraduate literary arts journal.
My writing strengths lie in brainstorming, argument development, and grammar assessment. I am most familiar with MLA format citations, but I am more than happy to work with students in any other format. My areas of interest include speculative fiction, postcolonialism, Afrofantasy, and Afrofuturism. I also have experience in business writing, having worked in digital marketing for the last decade.听
I鈥檓 excited to work with students across all disciplines and majors! Looking forward to our first session!
Briana
Major/Program of Study: BA in English, M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling听
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: mental health studies, literary analysis
Hi everybody! My name is Briana Mazzocchi, and I graduated with my Bachelor鈥檚 degree in English from the University of Florida in 2020. Since then, I have taught high school English for the past six years in the Palm Beach County School District. I have taught subjects such as AICE English Language, AICE General Paper, and ESE and ESOL English 2 classes. I have experience working with diverse learners, and I am excited to help students who need a little extra support with their writing! I specialize in mental health studies and literary analysis, but I can assist with a variety of subjects. If you need help with any stage of the writing process, I鈥檇 be happy to help!
Courtney
Major/Program of Study: MA in English, with a concentration in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: history, classics, science fiction, fantasy
My name is Courtney; I'm an MA student studying English Literature here at FAU. As an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, I minored in History and Classics and am knowledgeable with writing in these majors/fields of interests. I am most familiar with MLA Citation but can also help with APA and Chicago Style Citation. I believe that, as writers and as students, we can best accomplish our writing goals when engaging in a positive, collaborative writing community. My goal is to help students feel welcomed and supported by the University Center for Excellence in Writing here at FAU.听
Danessa
Major/Program of Study: MFA in Creative Writing
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: creative non-fiction
Hi! My name is Dani and I鈥檓 MFA graduate student with a concentration in Creative Non-Fiction. I typically write memoirs, personal essays, analytical essays, and poetry. Prior to joining FAU, I worked in non-profits where I managed youth development programs and government contracts. I also have some experience with grant writing and grant submissions. With my interests and professional background, I hope I can help and meet you at any stage in your writing. Whether you鈥檙e just starting or seasoned, whether you鈥檙e writing creatively, academically or professionally, I hope I can bring an outside perspective to advance your writing.
Danielle
Major/Program of Study: MFA in Creative Writing
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: creative Writing (fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction), literary fiction and fairy tale analysis
Hey! I鈥檓 Danielle Patino (she/her), a first-year MFA fiction student at 麻豆精品视频. I was born and raised on Long Island, NY, but I鈥檝e just moved to Florida to grow my professionalism as a GTA instructor and writing consultant. I got my BA in Creative Writing (with a minor in Religion) and my MA in Adolescent English Education at Hunter College in NYC. My areas of focus are creative writing and literary analysis, both of which I practice in my free time and post to my literature and writing blog storybeforeslumber.com. My favorite novels are Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, East of Eden by John Steinbeck, and The Witching Hour by Anne Rice. My writing tends to focus on addiction, family dynamics, and childhood, and I have a special interest in fairy tales, archetypal tropes, and nostalgia/memory.
Elaine
Major/Program of Study: PhD in Comparative Studies CLL (Cultures, Languages, and Literatures);听 BA and MA in English
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: auto/biography and Judaic studies, certified ESOL instruction
Elaine Barron Mendelow is the founding director of Heritage Biography International (HBI), a company that enables people to tell their life stories in the form of a recorded video narrative. She has published a book entitled Narrating Diaspora: A Study of Five Contemporary Jewish Auto/Biographies. She has extensive tutoring experience in varied subject areas, running the gamut from extremely reluctant to very eager writers. She looks forward to assisting students with crafting everything and anything: class assignments, resumes, online bios, articles/publicity, graduate school/job applications, dissertations鈥攏o writing task is too great or too small!
Ellis
Major/Program of Study: Ph.D. in Comparative Studies, with concentrations in History and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: U.S. history, women鈥檚 history, socio-political history, race relations, gender studies, religious history, 19th and 20th century
Hello, my name is Ellis! I'm a current Ph.D. student and a graduate teaching assistant spending my time in both the History department and UCEW. I am originally from Newcastle in the UK, and graduated in 2023 from Northumbria University with a B.A. in American Studies. In 2023, I moved across seas to achieve my M.A. in History while working as a GTA in FAU鈥檚 History department from which I graduated in 2025.
During my academic career so far, I have worked as an Instructor of History and writing tutor at other institutions, as well as a research assistant, navigating various archives and databases to acquire information. As a tutor, I have helped students not only with U.S. History related tasks, but also with a variety of World History, English, Psychology, U.S. Government, Sociology and Art History courses, as well as personal statements, scholarship letters and resumes. As I am a historian at heart, I am well versed in Chicago Style formatting and citations, but can also help you with APA and MLA. No matter where you are in your academic journey, I hope to work with you soon, and support you in advancing your skills. Anything writing related, I鈥檇 be happy to help you with!
Emma
Major/Program of Study: BA in Sociology, minor in English
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: sociological theory and research
Hi! I鈥檓 Emma and I graduated from 麻豆精品视频in 2022 with my BA in Sociology and an English minor. I have been tutoring all ages for around 6 years now. I love consulting students with any sort of writing, but my expertise is in analytical essays, social research papers, sociological theory analysis, and personal statements. I especially enjoy helping students organize their ideas at any stage of the writing process and learn how to critically examine text to analyze effectively. I'm looking forward to working with you!
Gervasio
Major/Program of Study: MA in History
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: European history, ancient Mediterranean history, religion/religious history, creative writing
Hello! My name is Gervasio Martins and I am an MA in history. I love history, particularly ancient Mediterranean and European history. I also love literature, including reading, writing, and talking smack about it with friends. I got my first Bachelor鈥檚 in English Education at 麻豆精品视频in 2019 and have worked on and off as a tutor and a substitute teacher ever since. I am now back in 麻豆精品视频to continue my education and to give back to the institution and the community that has given me so much support over the years. I am familiar with most forms of writing, but have the most experience with essays in MLA and Chicago style. I also have experience with writing personal statements, application letters, and poetry. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can help. Ad astra per alia porci!
Jingle
Major/Program of Study: MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction)
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: creative writing, marine biology
My name is Jingle Wells and I'm at 麻豆精品视频getting my MFA in creative fiction--however, my undergraduate background is in marine biology! It would be my pleasure to help you with anything from your creative writing needs on a short story to analyzing a scientific paper...but I鈥檓 not much of a history buff, so I am stronger in MLA and APA than I am in Chicago style. I hope you leave a session with me feeling more comfortable and confident in whatever project you鈥檝e brought to the table.
Kate
Major/Program of Study: MA in English, with a concentration in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: science fiction and fantasy
Hi! My name is Kate Aydlette. I graduated from 麻豆精品视频with a Bachelor's in Education. I鈥檓 currently at 麻豆精品视频as an English graduate student studying for an MA in Science Fiction and Fantasy. I specialize in analytical essays, argumentative essays, and helping with education-based assignments. I had a short fiction story published in Coastlines in Spring 2025 and can help with any creative writing projects. I'm most familiar with APA and MLA formatting for assignments, but I'm happy to help with anything. I want to help you through every step of the writing process so that you can reach your full potential as a writer!
Kenny
Major/Program of Study: MA in English, with a concentration in professional and creative writing
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: professional and journalistic writing, creative writing, literary analysis
Hi! My name is Kenny. I am a 麻豆精品视频graduate student with the end goal of becoming an English teacher. I have been an off-and-on English tutor since high school and helping others reach their writing goals is something I am very passionate about. This love for writing prompted me to begin my studies as a journalism student when I began at FAU. During this time, I helped co-found OUT麻豆精品视频on campus and greatly honed my journalistic skills before changing my major to English in Spring of 2025.
My primary expertise with writing is more focused on the professional and academic side, whether that be in journalism or essay writing, but I also dabble in creative writing! I am more than willing to help in any aspect of the writing process and answering any questions along the way. I look forward to working with you and helping you reach your writing goals!
Leslie
Major/Program of Study: MA in English
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: Late 19th - 20th century literature
My name is Leslie, and I am an MA student in English, concentrating in rhetoric and composition. I have experience in writing professional, formal papers and applications, as well as academic research and opinion pieces. Though I specialize in academic analysis and research, I am also experienced in creative writing and can offer insight on manuscripts and potential plots/ideas. I am happy to help in any and all steps of writing, from forming a thesis to outlines to revision!
Lisa
Major/Program of Study: MFA in Creative Writing
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: theology, myth, multicultural narratives
I鈥檓 Lisa Shaw, a writing consultant in the University Center for Excellence in Writing. I come to 麻豆精品视频after over 40 years as an English instructor, writer, and editor with the goal of helping students improve their writing in any discipline. My decades of experience teaching ENC 1101, ENC 1102, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature have taught me that everyone can overcome 鈥渂lank page syndrome鈥 and writing anxiety. 鈥淚 think; therefore I write.鈥 One of my favorite challenges is helping students develop essays through prewriting, using simple questioning and relaxed conversation, erasing the anxiety that often blocks the writing process. The key is to organize our thoughts so others understand us. I also enjoy helping students skillfully integrate researched material into their papers without inadvertently sliding into plagiarism. Oh, and I love grammar!
Nathan
Major/Program of Study: MFA in Creative Writing
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: creative writing (short stories, plays, novel chapters, etc.), literature, rhetorical analysis
Hello! My name is Nathan. I鈥檓 a first-year Creative Writing MFA grad student here at FAU. While I have a wide array of writing experience, I鈥檓 most familiar with workshopping creative works鈥 short stories, novels, plays鈥攁s well as argumentative essays and rhetorical analysis; I鈥檓 less experienced with regards to citation help and academic writing. Still, I鈥檇 be happy to consult you on any writing brought to the table, at any stage of its development journey. Thank you for dropping by the UCEW, and I look forward to working with you!
Olawale ('Wale)
Major/Program of Study: BA in English, MA in African Studies (Cultural and Media Studies Track), PhD in Comparative Studies (Cultures, Languages, and Literatures Track)
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: postcolonial African cultures, postcolonial African media and cultures, African music and folklore
Hello there! My name is Olawale, but you can call me 鈥榃ale. I would be pleased to apply my knowledge and experience to guide and support you through your writing tasks in any way I can and to the best of my ability. Before now, I had taught writing and composition for a reasonable number of years before my 麻豆精品视频journey started. I also had the opportunity to teach ENC 1101 during the Fall, 2024 Semester. So, be assured that I鈥檓 prepared to offer insights and writing tips to help you overcome your writing challenges. I hope you鈥檒l have a rewarding and satisfactory session with me as I look forward to collaborating with you through an exciting writing session!
Sarah
Major/Program of Study: MA in English
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: interdisciplinary studies, African American literature, arts and humanities
Hello! My name is Sarah, and for the past several years I鈥檝e had the pleasure of collaborating with students to assist them with their reading, grammar, and writing skills. I acquired my B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concertation in Arts and Humanities and minor in English from 麻豆精品视频 in 2020 and then went on to complete my M.A. in English and African American Literature from North Carolina A&T State University in 2024. The strengths that lie at the center of my tutoring sessions are being able to listen to students鈥 concerns and give them the tools needed to hopefully build their academic voice and writing confidence. With experience instructing English at the college level, I can assist with argumentative research papers, efficiently navigating FAU鈥檚 digital library database, outlines, MLA and APA formatting, annotated bibliographies, and refining thesis statements.
Taylor
Major/Program of Study: MA in Linguistics
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: language, semiotics, sociolinguistics, speculative fiction, television and video game analysis听
My name is Taylor, and I am a second-year graduate student studying Linguistics. I graduated from 麻豆精品视频with a BA in both English and Linguistics with honors and earned a Professional and Technical Writing Certificate. My thesis won first place at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Additionally, I served as the editor-in-chief for our undergraduate literary magazine Coastlines.听
My background gives me experience with both rhetorical and scientific writing styles. I can effectively assist with projects ranging from literary analysis to research papers and have a trained eye for both MLA and APA formatting. I am also well-versed in professional styles of writing needed for CVs and resumes. No project is too unconventional for me. My goal is to help students find and refine their voice and share their unique perspectives with the world.
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Holly
Major/Program of Study: MFA in Creative Writing
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: journalism, literary analysis, creative non-fiction
Hi there! I'm Holly Caughran, a graduate student in the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program. Before enrolling at FAU, I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida and spent several years writing brand journalism articles and strategic content for universities in Florida and Georgia. My work in journalism sharpened my analytic skills and helped me develop a keen eye for writing structures, which I apply across genres to craft essays, creative non-fiction articles, literary and science fiction novellas, and the occasional fantasy story. I look forward to reading your work and supporting your writing journey!
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Frederick (Eric)
Major/Program of Study: MFA in Creative Writing, with a concentration in Fiction
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: short stories, novels, poetry, 20th century American literature
Hello, my name is Eric. I'm a current MFA student and a graduate teaching assistant currently teaching ENC1101. I graduated in 2014 from Brandeis University with a major in Film, Television, and Interactive Media and a minor in History. I've lived all over the country, born in Des Moines, Iowa, lived in Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and most recently Huntsville. My parents were television anchors in Fort Pierce, and later worked for the government at the state level in education and the arts. I also have a general knowledge of tech industry through my family. Any and all writing is welcome.听