Asha Abdisamad ’27 (she/her)

Hi! My name is Asha (she/her), and I’m a junior from Maine. I’m the WCAT for FYS 551: Purpose, Work, & College. This is my first year working as a tutor, so I’m excited to meet you all, get to know you, and support you at any stage of your writing. I’m also here for any general questions you might have. I really appreciated the feedback I received from my WCAT during my first year, so I’m hoping to give back that same support. At Bates, I’m a Biochemistry major and an Education minor, and I also have a GEC in Public Health. On campus, I work in Purposeful Work as an Office Assistant and am also a Bonner Leader. Outside of academics, I really enjoy reading, trying new recipes, and taking river walks with friends. Hope to see you in the PLC!

Abdullah Alzamili ’27 (he/him)

Hi, my name is Abdullah Alzamili (He/Him), and I am a Junior (Class of 2027) from Portland, Maine. I am a Psychology and Religious Studies double major and a general writing tutor. This is my second year tutoring, and I have previous experience tutoring as a W-CAT. I was drawn to writing for many reasons, among which was all the legal films and shows I watched growing up, which sparked my interest in the power of words. This year, I’m especially excited to help tutor students writing in subjects I’m otherwise unfamiliar with. Outside of tutoring, I love the outdoors and enjoying what Maine has to offer. I am also an officer on the Muslim Student Association e-board, a Community Advisor on the Reslife team, and an admissions tour guide.

Samantha Gable ’26 (she/her)

Hello! My name is Samantha Gabel (she/her) and I am a senior from Los Angeles, California. This is my first year as a writing tutor at SWLC and I am very excited to work and learn with you! I am a double major in History and Art and Visual Culture (History & Criticism track) so I have lots of experience writing in the humanities fields. I am only fluent in English but I do know a little bit of Spanish. My majors have taught me to love the process of writing over the years, so I can’t wait to share some of that with you!

Sam Hallett ’26 (he/him)

Hi everyone! My name is Sam Hallett, my pronouns are he/him, and I am from Pittsburgh, PA. I am excited to start my third year as a writing tutor specializing in Earth and Climate Science and Educational Studies writing. I feel good knowing that I help people not just get A’s in classes, but I prioritize helping tutees build skills that will enable them to excel in their personal and professional lives. My tutoring philosphy is engaging with the tutee as a peer where I emphasize knowing the full individual and their preferences for learning to their best ability. When working with others, I focus on honesty and patience in order to accommodate and facilitate an environment that leads to successful learning. I am particularly strong at assisting peers with structure, preparation, and planning in the writing process. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant for EACS 104 and have summer research experience from the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Penn State and the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences within the Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Pittsburgh. I am looking forward to bringing my expertise from these experiences into my last year as a writing tutor at Bates!

Whitney Miller ’26 (she/her)

Hi! My name is Whitney Miller (she/her) and I am a senior from Brooklyn, NY majoring in History. I speak some Spanish, a little Vietnamese (I studied abroad in Vietnam), and a tiny bit of Japanese. Outside of the writing center, you can catch me taking a lengthy walk, drinking tea with friends, working at Multifaith, or doing a crossword puzzle. This is my third year working as a writing tutor here at the SWLC. I love supporting writers at every stage of the writing process, and am super excited to help support you all in any discipline!

Catalina Passino ’26 (she/her)

Hi, my name is Catalina (she/her/hers). I am a senior from Leesburg, VA. As a writing tutor, I value empathy, growth, and a collaborative/conversational atmosphere. My priority is you and your goals as a writer, so don’t feel like you need to come in with a polished draft. I am happy to work with you at any stage of the writing process.

At Bates, I major in Psychology and minor in Gender and Sexuality studies. Last semester, I studied in Sweden and learned a bit of Swedish. This year, I am also continuing my 6-year-long attempt to learn Spanish. Outside of class, you can find me recruiting for The Bates Student, in the ceramics studio, or baking a four-layer cake.

Owen Wang ’26 (he/him)

你好(Hi), My name is Owen Wang. I use Hi/Him pronouns. I am a senior majoring in psychology and minoring in education studies. I am from Beijing, China, and therefore fluent in Mandarin. I am excited to be a speaking buddy for the Chinese language, so if you’d like to practice with me, I am happy to do so. We respect and admire multilingual speakers here at SWLC. As someone who speaks 2.5 languages (did Japanese a year here at Bates), I am comfortable tutoring in English and Chinese, whichever you prefer. English is my second language, so I am glad that SWLC is inclusive and welcoming to multilingual students. So don’t be shy and come to us. Knowing a different language means having a different way of thinking, so I might be able to provide some unique perspectives, and you may provide another insight as well. So let’s collaborate and work together on your writing. Also ,this is my third and last year working as a writing tutor, but I am still actively learning from all of you, so if I make any mistakes during our session, feel free to point them out! I hope to meet all of you soon 🙂