Hi! My name is Adya Agarwal (she/her) and I am a senior from India majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Philosophy. I am bilingual in English and Hindi. I love learning from different meaningful and dynamic conversations I have with my peers not only due to my position as a Writing Tutor for the PLC but also generally, like in Commons! These interactions along with active listening influence my writing and my interest in being a lifelong learner. These practices reflect my values as a tutor, which are curiosity, eternal growth and collaboration. A fun fact about me is that I am left handed, and the only thing I can do with my right hand is to play the guitar.

Hi, I’m Molly Allison, a sophomore from Southern California, and have yet to declare my major. I am excited to work in the SWLC so that I can encourage and empower individualized voices, and highlight the many unique perspectives that the Bates community has to offer. This year I am also a Junior Advisor and am thrilled to be working with the Residence Life staff on campus. A fun fact about me is that I love birds and birdwatching- I wouldn’t say I’m a pro but I do know my way around Maine’s bird species’ specifically. Ultimately, I consider it a privilege to learn with my peers and be a resource for their academic endeavors.

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! 

I’m an English major with concentrations in Applying Mathematical Methods and The Ancient World. Outside of working at SWLC, I’m a member of Bates Club Lacrosse and an editor for Snaggletooth Magazine (our website is really cool, you should check it out!). I’m an English speaker and a beginner Spanish speaker. 

I believe in approaching writing with enthusiasm and patience. I’m a huge fan of messy first drafts and am excited to collaborate with students at all stages in their writing processes. Feel free to schedule an appointment with me to go over an assignment prompt or brainstorm response ideas. There’s no need to wait until you have a full draft to connect with tutors. I know how difficult it can be to get started on a new project, and am here to provide support in whatever way students feel it will be most effective. Looking forward to working with you! 🙂

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!

Hello! I’m Charlotte, and I am a junior from London, England! I am majoring in sociology and minoring in Education Studies. I would love to help you with anything. Even if you haven’t started, we can brainstorm and organise ideas together!

I found it a little difficult to adapt to the new writing style at Bates, especially since I am an international student, so I can totally relate if you feel like that, too. So, I would love to help you!

Hi, my name is Samuel! Well just to make it easier you can just call me Sam. My pronouns are he/him and some of the things I love to do are biking, pickleball, and cooking/baking. English is my first language and have a rudimentary level of speaking and writing in Spanish. The two values that I connect with the most are Empathy and Accountability. As a tutor and a student, I understand what it means to be under stress and pressure from college life and classes in general. This is why I believe it is important that writing coaches/ tutors learn the difference between sympathy and empathy and emphasize the latter while working with writers. Next, I believe that accountability is an important skill to learn and abide by when coaching students with their writing. I want to give students the ability to find a space where they can express themselves as writers and excel in their academic careers. As a tutor, I strive to listen and support students with whatever activity they might need help with. 

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My name is Maddie Kemp, and I am a junior from Bethesda, Maryland. I am a double major in History and Criticism of Art and Visual Culture and Politics. This is my first semester in the Bates Writing Center, and I am so excited to get to work with you all this year. I work usually with writing in the humanities, but can also help with writing for visual arts, such as artist statements. I can help with any stage of the writing process and can’t wait to learn from you all and work to find writing strategies that best work for you. Outside of the SWLC, I love to draw and paint, explore Maine, and am a member of the rowing team. 

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 Whitney Miller and I am a sophomore from Brooklyn, NY majoring in History. My first language is English and I speak a little Spanish and a bit of Japanese. In my free time, you can catch me taking a lengthy walk, drinking tea, doing a crossword puzzle, or enjoying the snow. This is my first year working in the writing center. Inclusivity and individuality are central to my tutoring philosophy, and I am super excited to help support you all in any discipline as a writing tutor!

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. 

Hi everyone! My name is Stella (she/her) and I am a American studies major, Hispanic studies minor, and have a GEC in Queer Studies. I am excited to write with you all and learn from each other. I am in the SWLC for all sorts of humanities, interdisciplinary writing, and Spanish language. Aside from tutoring I like to pass time around Maine, enjoy nature, and do arts and crafts!

Mabuhay! I’m Joaquin (they/them), a Neuroscience and Theater double major (and DCS minor). I will be a writing tutor and a designated W-CAT for DCS 206. While I’m trained to tutor general writing, I specialize in writing in the sciences (neuroscience, biology, and DCS), psychology, theater and creative writing. When I’m not in a lab playing with computers or brain waves or onstage acting my heart out, you can see me tossing a frisbee with Orange Whip on one of the fields or hanging out in the library reading a book. 

My name is Henry Welch and I’m a Junior at Bates majoring in Politics and Spanish. I think the most important values for peer tutors to have are empathy and attentiveness and I believe these values can help peer tutors focus on the student as a whole, thereby building a relationship which makes it easier to talk about assignments as well as offer and accept feedback. I aim to be a tutor that can create a safe environment to ask for feedback and one in which I get to know my peers not just as writers but as students and people as a whole.