Hi, my name is Tife Agunloye and I’m passionate about helping others find their voice in writing. My top two values as a tutor are patience and empowerment. I believe that every writer, no matter their level, has a unique voice and story to tell. My goal is to patiently guide you in honing your skills, while also empowering you to confidently express your thoughts and ideas. I aim to be a tutor who not only provides constructive feedback but also celebrates your progress and achievements. Outside of tutoring, here’s a fun fact about me: I have a twin brother who attends Bowdoin. Whether you’re looking to improve your academic essays or dive into creative writing, I’m here to support and cheer you on every step of the way!

English is my primary language and I can also read and write in Spanish.

Hi everyone, my name is Nick Brown and I’m a junior economics and history major! This is my second year with the SWLC and I’m looking forward to another great semester. I can assist you with English Language assignments, with a focus on social sciences and humanities. My tutoring philosophy revolves around Authenticity and Respect. I want everyone to feel comfortable being their authentic selves in my sessions, and respecting any differences in mindset. Everything discussed should be approached collaboratively and with the tutees authentic voice in mind.

Hi folks! Welcome to the SWLC! My name is Caroline Cassell (they/them), I am a senior at Bates and am majoring in Gender and Sexuality Studies, Theater, and Sociology, and minoring in Educational Studies! I am fluent in English and am an Italian and Bulgarian language learner. To me, tutoring is an opportunity to get to know people as writers and thinkers outside of classroom and social settings. Thus, in my tutoring, I strive to form genuine connections by bringing curiosity, humor, and compassion to the space. When I am not in the SWLC you’ll find me drinking apple cider at commons, enjoying the sun, or reading a book!! I am so excited to meet you soon! 

Hello, my name is Alexis and this is my second year as a peer writing tutor. I’m a senior here at Bates and I’m majoring in Sociology with a minor in Digital and Computational Studies. In my free time, I enjoy solving puzzles, reading, and playing video games. I’m available to provide writing support at any stage of the writing process, whether it’s brainstorming or the final finishing touches.

Hi! My name is Sammy and I am a sophomore from Dallas, TX. I speak and write in English.  I strive to be an empathetic tutor, who treats students with kindness, respect, and grace. I understand that coming to talk to someone about ideas or written work can be intimidating and overwhelming, so it is my job to create a safe environment for all students. I am here for students to ask questions, develop ideas, and work through the writing process as a whole. Even if a student doesn’t know exactly what question they have to ask, I promise to aid in any way possible. I can’t wait to work with you and see you in the PLC! Fun fact: I am on the sailing team!

Hi, my name is Eli. I’m a sophomore from Scarsdale NY and it is my first year as a writing tutor. I haven’t decided on a major yet so I am always happy to help with any subject. I have always loved to write and I want to be able to help people with their writing because I know how stressful it can be to be stuck on an essay with other assignments piling up. I am super excited to start tutoring and I really hope I can help as many people as possible.

Hi! My name is Tamaki Hashiramoto and I’m a senior from Japan, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Chinese. I speak Japanese and Chinese. I studied abroad in Taiwan during the summer of my sophomore year. I don’t think many people choose to do so during summer, so if you are curious about it, feel free to reach out to me! I love playing sports, cooking/baking, knitting, and most importantly napping! A fun fact about me is that after studying abroad in Taiwan, a complicated connection led me to work as a research assistant in endoscopy research at the best cancer hospital in Japan. My top two values as a tutor are collaboration and inclusion. I want to be a cooperative and respectful tutor. I would be happy if students who come to my tutor leave with more knowledge and interest in the subject than when they entered.

Hi everyone! My name is Rachel and I’m a Senior Politics Major from Boston, Massachusetts. I’ve been a peer writing tutor at the SWLC for two years and I’m looking forward to connecting with more students this year! I became a tutor at the SWLC because I love writing, collaborating with students, demystifying the tutoring process, and helping students feel welcomed and supported in the writing center. I aim to be an authentic and open minded tutor in my interactions with other students and my colleagues at the SWLC. You can usually find me biking around campus, at the library, in the Fitness Center, or on the softball field:) If you would like to set up an appointment or come visit me during my office hours they are listed on my profile. You can also email me at rliazos@bates.edu if you have any questions. Hope to see you soon:)

Hi. My name is Julianne Massa. I am a junior at Bates, majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing and minoring in Japanese. I am passionate about writing and seek to inspire a confidence within students about their own writerly voice. One of the best things about being a peer tutor is the opportunity to engage with other students writing and experience all the ways in which people choose to express themselves. I believe writing is a process, so I emphasize a willingness to grow and develop one’s ideas and language choices. 

On campus, I am a dedicated member of the Bates Jazz Ensemble. I also enjoy reading, knitting, snowboarding, and drinking Earl Grey tea.

Hi, I’m Caroline Milne! My pronouns are she/ her. I’m a senior politics major from Bethesda, Maryland. I’m a native English speaker and a Spanish language-learner and have a minor in Hispanic Studies. I love to sing, hike, ski, and spend time with dogs. Some fun facts are that I studied abroad in Valencia, Spain junior year and sing in the Bates College Choir. 

My goal of a tutoring session is to have joyful and productive discussions. I value collaboration and curiosity in tutoring sessions and enjoy learning from our conversations. I am excited to meet you! 

Hi, my name is Aidan Riano. I’m from New York City, New York and I’m a senior majoring in Art History and Criticism and double minoring in Educational Studies and Rhetoric/Film/Screen Studies. It’s my first year working in the SWLC and I’m so excited to finally work in the same place that has helped me out many times in the past. I see collaborations between fellow students as our greatest strength and am looking forward to engaging in work as a team! So please feel free to come with whatever you need to talk through, or if you wanna just chat about art and movies. 

Hey y’all! My name is Cerise (sir-eese) and I am a junior. This is my second year at the Student Writing and Language Center. I’m a Writing Fellow and have worked both as a FYS W-CAT and General Writing Tutor. As an Economics major and Earth and Climate Science minor, I can best assist writers within social and natural science disciplines, but am always happy to support fellow humanities students. I value a student-centered approach to tutoring, which emphasizes writers’ agency and individuality as part of the writing process. As a peer tutor, my suggestions and support are simply meant to guide tutees as they ultimately develop a self-determined writing process.

Hi all! I am a senior biochemistry major here at Bates, and this is my third year working in the writing center. I spend most of my time in the SWLC supporting students who are adapting to science writing conventions and generally trying to express scientific ideas in their own voices, but I have also supported peers working on projects in almost every discipline offered here. I love to learn from my fellow students and get inspired by how other people express themselves, so please drop in if you want to think through your ideas and chat about the writing process. I am on the cross country and track teams here, and in my free time I like to swim in the river or the ocean. I am looking forward to meeting you, and hopefully I can help to make your writing process as authentic and liberating as it should be!

I speak English.