Mia Noelle, frequently known as Mia, is a tutor at the Mt. SAC Writing Center and student journalist for the SACMedia publication. Growing up, libraries, which she believes is the birthplace for her love of reading, writing, and storytelling, were always a sanctuary for her. This passion for literature and community is what motivated Mia to major in English and work at the WC; the perfect place on campus that combines the two. During her free time, Mia likes to draw, stargaze, play the guitar, and song-write. A poem that remains very dear to Mia’s heart is Mary Oliver’s “Dogfish;” the poem contains a line that she personally lives by: “Mostly, I want to be kind.”

Megan earned a B.A. in English from UCI, along with far more Shakespeare knowledge than she knows what to do with. In community college, Megan tutored for microeconomics and earth science, and at university she mentored writers in the video game development club. Megan's favorite part about tutoring is helping students gain confidence in their own writing. In her free time, Megan enjoys writing novels, playing TTRPGs with her friends, embroidery, and gardening.

Amber is a graduate student at Cal Poly Pomona looking to earn her M.A. in English Literature in 2026. She received her B.A. in English Education and a TESOL minor in 2023 at CPP. Amber aspires to teach English at the college level to encourage students to grow not only in their academic life but personal life as well! She enjoys working with students to develop ideas, brainstorm topics, further their skills, and engage in texts. She hopes to support students to obtain their goals while creating a comfortable learning environment. Outside of school, Amber loves reading, writing (where she has taken that passion and wrote a poem book), spending time with her cat, drinking boba, and travelling abroad.

Andrew (he/him/his) is a nontraditional student who returned to school after a long hiatus. He is currently earning three AA-Ts: Communication, Sociology, and Social Justice. His goal is to transfer to UCLA or UCB and earn a degree in communication or sociology, respectively. He hopes to attain his MA degree and eventually his Ph.D. Andrew started off at the Writing Center in the fall of 2022 working the front desk. He is now training to be a tutor and a tutor in the classroom (TC). As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Andrew is an activist for equality. He enjoys learning about the socioeconomic disparities that exist in the world and is educating himself to fight the good fight that is social justice. During his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends, thrifting, and working out.

Jessica is currently a student at Mt. San Antonio College and is majoring in English. She hopes to transfer to Cal State Fullerton and graduate with both a Bachelor's degree in English and her teaching credentials. She believes that education is very important and that intelligence is not something that one is naturally born with; it is something that comes with practice and resilience. She has a genuine passion for tutoring and helping others reach their goals, and finds it immensely rewarding when a student comes into the writing center feeling worried/lost, and leaves feeling confident. She enjoys baking desserts such as pies, cookies, and pastries from scratch. Her other hobbies include cooking, playing video games, and relaxing while watching movies in a cozy bed. 

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Mason is a Tutor in the Classroom for the Writing Center. He achieved his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Science in Education at California State University, Fullerton. After working in educational administration for over a year, he found that he wanted to be an instructor. He hopes to obtain credentials in Social Science and Physical Education. Outside class, Mason exercises four times a week, enjoys different movies/shows, watches a variety of sports, listens to all kinds of music, hangs out with pals in real life and on Twitch, and keeps up with WWE every week. His favorite music genre is Hard Rock and his favorite wrestler is the Megastar L.A. Knight (YEAH!).

Jasmine is a 3rd year student at Mt. SAC. and the secretary of the Pride Club on campus. They are a nursing major hoping to transfer to Cal State Long Beach and have had a dream of being a nurse since childhood because their grandmother was an LVN. They enjoy reading books, watching shows, going on hikes, and drawing. They learned how to read a bit later than others in the 2nd grade but since learning, they have loved reading all kinds of books. They have experienced their own struggles in school and recieved tutoring when needed which helped them succeed in their classes. Because of their own experiences with tutoring, they are dedicated to helping others achieve their learning goals. 

Jason is a first-year student at Mt. SAC and is majoring in computer science. His education goal is to transfer to a four-year university and become a software engineer. Jason found his inspiration from former teachers and peers; he loves to code and learn new and complex coding languages. Although he is a computer science major, he has always shown a keen interest in Literature and Psychology. Working in the Writing Center has given him a path to express this side. Jason is a huge music nerd! He also spends his free time watching and playing sports. His personal motto is “Don't let a single story dictate your views of any person or group of people.”

Ali is an In-Center Writing Specialist at the Writing Center. Born in the Middle East and moved here when he was 5, he is now a third-year computer science major at Mt. SAC, where he is working toward a specialization in cybersecurity. He plans to transfer to a four-year institution in the Fall of 2025 to further his education. Ali enjoys driving, martial arts, and rock climbing, and is an avid reader with a particular interest in dystopian sci-fi, history, and psychology. He is dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential by creating a welcoming and encouraging environment. Ali believes in the value of education and is always eager to support others on their academic path.

Kait is in her master’s program at Cal Poly Pomona with a double emphasis in literature. She received her bachelors degree in English education. She currently works as a Tutor in the Classroom and loves helping students follow their dreams through writing. As a neurodiverse first-generation college student, Kait knows firsthand the difficulties of getting an education and has a passion for helping students find their voice. When she is not studying or working, Kait loves collecting antique and rare classic books, spending time with her dogs, and playing video games. As she finishes up her masters program, Kait intends to teach at the college level and make working with students, her career.

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Giovanni has a bachelor’s degree in English literature and language from Cal Poly Pomona and has worked with several on campus programs such as Arise, Bridge, Tutor in the Classroom, and the American Language Department. Furthermore, working in the American Language Department has given Giovanni an opportunity to work closely with ESL students and learn various ways to help improve any student’s English and writing skills. His favorite thing about tutoring is helping students understand the writing process which is fundamental in all writing. Giovanni started a career path as a social skill specialist and behavior interventionist where he provides social and academic services to individuals with extensive support and needs. In his free time, Giovanni likes going to restaurants, sports, and local social events. 

Ryan is currently a student enrolled at Mt. SAC and is majoring in business administration. He plans to transfer to a 4 year university after his time at Mt. SAC and/or find a job in his field of work. Ryan started working at the Writing Center in the spring of 2024. He works at the front desk and enjoys interacting with students. During his free time he likes driving, reading, listening to music, watching movies, and hanging out with friends. His favorite movie of all time is Real Steel and as for reading and music his current tastes are always changing.

Ashley is currently a student at Mt. SAC and is majoring in Kinesiology (with a minor in ASL) to become a physical therapist. She’s hoping to transfer into a four-year university to get her bachelor’s degree in both majors. Ashley has known American Sign Language for over ten years now. She’s excited to work in the Writing Center as in-center specialist to help other students improve their writing skills and learn new ones. Ashley is a world-traveler and has a story for everything. Ashley loves movies, drawing, playing video games, hiking, taking care of her pets, and reading.

Mayra is a current student at Mt. San Antonio College and is an English major. She hopes to transfer to Cal State LA and graduate with her bachelor’s degree. She hopes to have a career in creative writing and publishing. She is a self-acclaimed “word nerd” and hipster, and thus hopes to share her love of writing with those in the writing center who might need a push. She believes that everyone is capable of being a good writer, they just need to find what works for them. When she’s not on campus she’s playing dnd with her friends, drawing, or working on her fantasy novel. 

Drew is a student at Mt. San Antonio College studying English and philosophy. He intends to transfer to a university after finishing his associate’s degree. Drew’s experience with taking English classes and receiving tutoring for English 1C inspired him to focus on literary studies and to work at the Writing Center. He values engaging with and contributing to an educational environment that develops students’ critical thinking and writing skills. Drew is active in the Mt. SAC Philosophy Club and likes to engage in interesting philosophical discussions with his fellow club members. In his personal time, Drew enjoys reading, watching films and shows, and listening to music.

Madeline (she/her/hers) or also commonly known as Maddy is majoring in animal science. Madeline hopes to pursue a career in animal science and plans to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona. During Madeline’s first semester at Mt.SAC she was introduced to the Writing Center through her English 1A Dedicated Writing Specialist. He showed her how the ins and outs of the Writing Center as well as encouraged her to become a Writing Specialist. Madeline looks forward to helping her peers the way she was helped. In her free time Madeline enjoys binge watching shows while crocheting, she loves listening to music, and spending time with her sisters!

Erin is a Studio Arts major entering their second year at Mt. SAC. They like dedicating their time to understanding how to best express the self through art and writing and find the most inspiration in other people and their relationships. Knowing the importance of personal expression, Erin hopes to help other people learn how to best express themselves through their writing. They plan on transferring to Cal State Fullerton to continue their arts education to build a career making art for films, games, or pick up general freelance work. Outside of school, they like doing archery, reading, and is currently writing a poetry collection.

Becky is studying kinesiology at Mt. SAC. She hopes to receive her AA and get into the nursing program. She began her studies with ESL classes and became a full-time student after one year. While she was taking her English courses (AMLA 80, AMLA 90, English 1A, English 1C) Becky received a lot of help from the Writing Center and it inspired her to want to work there to help other students receive help too. She is happy to meet students at the front desk and gives presentations to classes sharing what the Writing Center has to offer. In her spare time,Becky likes to cook, spend time with her husband and daughter, and prepare for a future in nursing.