Meet Our New Peer Writing Tutors – Part 1

This fall 14 new CLC student tutors joined our staff in the Writing Center. As part of our Peer Writing Tutor Program, they are taking a 3-credit English class, English 260 (Intro to Writing Center Theory and Practice) this fall while they work their first semester as writing tutors. Meet Alex, Juan Jose, Jacqueline, Xiomara, and Noelle!

Alex W

Teacher(s) Who Recommended You:  Dr Pat Gonder
Major or Career Focus:  Psychology
How long have you been at CLC? This is my 4th semester
What is one strategy you use to get over writer’s block?  Talking over it out loud with someone
Handwrite first drafts or type them?  Always typed
What food can you not stop eating?  Brownies!
Recommend a book, graphic novel, movie or TV series that you have enjoyed recently: Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven
If your life had a theme song right now, what would it be?  “Frontier Psychologist” by the Avalanches
What is one surprising thing we should know about you? I’m a huge musical theater fan.

Juan Jose G

Teacher(s) Who Recommended You: Dr. Jenny Staben
Major or Career Focus:  Sociology
How long have you been at CLC?  Since Fall 2022
What is one strategy you use to get over writer’s block?  Allow yourself to take breaks, sometimes you need to take a deep breath and relax a little bit. Then you will be ready to continue working.
Handwrite first drafts or type them?  Handwrite
What food can you not stop eating?  Charcuterie and wine
Recommend a book, graphic novel, movie or TV series that you have enjoyed recently:  Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
If your life had a theme song right now, what would it be?  “The Best” by Tina Turner
What is one surprising thing we should know about you?  I am an attorney in Mexico.

Jacqueline G

Teacher(s) Who Recommended You: Nolan Chessman
Major or Career Focus: Criminal Justice
How long have you been at CLC? This while be my second year
What is one strategy you use to get over writer’s block? I talk out loud about the subject
Handwrite first drafts or type them? I type them
What food can you not stop eating? Sushi
Recommend a book, graphic novel, movie or TV series that you have enjoyed recently: The Florida Project
If your life had a theme song right now, what would it be? “Middy Titty” by Paulie Leparik
What is one surprising thing we should know about you? I’ve been dying my hair since I was 12.

Xiomara A

Teacher(s) Who Recommended You:  Stephanie Fleck
Major or Career Focus: Psychology
How long have you been at CLC? 1 year
What is one strategy you use to get over writer’s block? I listen to music, it helps me regain focus on what I’m trying to write about.
Handwrite first drafts or type them? Type! It’s easier to edit in my opinion.
What food can you not stop eating? Strawberries
Recommend a book, graphic novel, movie or TV series that you have enjoyed recently: Fleabag, it’s a bit strange, comedic, but real. It’s one of my favorite shows.
If your life had a theme song right now, what would it be? Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido- Karol G
What is one surprising thing we should know about you? I own 5 guitars. I spend most of my free time playing and learning songs.

Noelle C

Major or Career Focus: English / Education
How long have you been at CLC? This is my sophomore year at CLC.
What is one strategy you use to get over writer’s block? I write down every word that pops into my head. No structure, no plan, nothing. I write and write and write for 30 minutes and then completely close my notebook or laptop and walk around or do something completely unrelated to writing. Then when I revisit my previous brain dump, I usually can pick out an idea I want to explore further or reiterate, and the rest I discard for another time.
Handwrite first drafts or type them? I always handwrite my outline and notes and then type my actual first draft. That way I can have my notes in front of me, scribbles, doodles and all, while I have a more cohesive, written piece in front of me.
What food can you not stop eating? Kinder bueno chocolate bars and Ferraro Roche chocolates. Also, any fries. I am known as a fry fanatic.
Recommend a book, graphic novel, movie or TV series that you have enjoyed recently: I love the TV series Arcane, on Netflix. Beautiful show. I recently finished The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. If you haven’t read it, you should.
If your life had a theme song right now, what would it be? My answer, always and forever, is Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls. It is the only song I’ve ever met that perfectly encapsulates how I feel at all times. However, specifically right now feels like the song “About You” by the 1975. Or “Free Now” by Gracie Abrams.
What is one surprising thing we should know about you? I’m pretty decent at video games! I love talking about them. I also have over 400 Spotify playlists!