Center for Writing Excellence

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Philosophy

Roles: Consultant, Webmaster

Strengths: MLA, APA, Editing, Revising, and Organization

Biography:

Michael is a junior majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Philosophy. He enjoys working with students from History, English, and Math / Computer Science courses. After completing his undergraduate degree, he hopes to pursue a graduate degree in Computer Science. He enjoys volunteering as a percussion instructor at his former high school. He also enjoys wearing tacky Christmas sweaters and envisioning the future.

Major: Journalism

Minors: Professional Writing and Spanish

Role: Consultant, Creative Writing Group Leader

Strengths: APA, Brainstorming, and Revising

Biography:

Corinne is senior at UNA. She is very involved as a UPC delegate, member of the UNA Honors Program, staff writer for The Flor-Ala, and President of Panhellenic Council. Corinne enjoys traveling, running and swimming, and eating the chocolate in the Writing Center.

Major: Professional Writing

Role: Consultant, Creative Writing Group Leader

Strengths: Brainstorming, MLA, APA, Fixing awkward sentences, Grammar, and Addressing counter-arguments

Biography:

Holden is a junior majoring in Professional Writing and minoring in French. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, writing, camping, hiking, watching movies, making videos, and listening to music. Holden especially enjoys writing creative works of fiction. He runs a creative writing group for UNA students in the Writing Center.

Graduate Studies: Geospatial Science

Role: Consultant

Strengths: The writing process, especially revision/organization, grammar, and documentation. Education, English, Geography, and History papers are my cup of tea.

Biography:

Cayla received her undergraduate degrees from UNA in May 2011 in Education, English, and Geography. She has varied interests—everything from writing poetry to traveling to singing—and she hopes to one day find a job that incorporates writing, research, and traveling.

Major: Secondary Education: English Language Arts

Role: Consultant

Strengths: Brainstorming, Source Integration, and Media Writing

Biography:

Sarah-Jane is a junior majoring in Secondary Education: English Language Arts. She wants to teach high school English and eventually make her way to teaching at a university. She enjoys reading, I Love Lucy re-runs, and crafts.

Major: Social Work

Role: Consultant

Strengths: Organization, Media Writing, Writing Structure, Subject Matter, and Grammar

Biography:

Jacob is currently obtaining his BSW. He seeks one day to obtain his MSW in order to advocate for the equality of underrepresented people and groups in society. Jacob enjoys working with people on volunteer projects and serving UNA as a 2013 SOAR counselor.

Major: Elementary Education

Role: Consultant

Strengths: Grammar, to-the-point writing

Biography:

Since she was five years old, Courtney has lived in Madison, Alabama with her mom, dad, and little sister. She graduated this summer from Bob Jones High School where she was active in the arts programs, National Honor Society, and the yearbook staff. Courtney plans to graduate in 2016 with a degree in Elementary Education. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, singing, going to church, and spending time with her friends and family.

Major: Elementary Education

Role: Consultant

Strengths: Organization, Grammar (especially commas), and Editing

Biography:

Whitney is a junior in UNA's Education Program. She enjoys art and music, and spends all her free time with kids. After she graduates, Whitney hopes to teach kindergarten at a nearby school.

Role: Director

Biography:

Dr. Koch received his PhD in English Composition from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2004, and has been directing writing centers for six years. Dr. Koch has recently published an edited collection Before and After the Tutorial: Writing Centers and Institutional Relationships, co-edited with Dr. Nick Mauriello and Dr. Bill Macauley. His research interests include writing center theory and practice, classroom pedagogy, composing in digital environments, and writing in the disciplines. He also writes poetry and long fiction.

Major: Professional Writing

Minor: English

Role: Consultant

Strengths: Creative writing, brainstorming, organization, clarity, grammar, and blogging

Biography:

Jessie welcomes students from any major because she likes learning about various topics.  When she is not studying or working, she is busy reading and writing.  She has two publications in Northeast Mississippi Community College Literary Journal and another coming shortly in Spotlight on Recovery Magazine.  She secretly still awaits her Hogwarts acceptance letter.

Major: Professional Writing

Role: Consultant

Strengths: Brainstorming, Literature, MLA, APA

Biography:

Alex is a junior Professional Writing major in his second year of work at the Writing Center. He enjoys writing, editing, and helping others with writing.

Major: English

Role: Consultant

Strengths: MLA, Brainstorming, Organization, Transitions, English papers

Biography:

Teena is a sophomore majoring in English literature. She writes for the Flor-Ala and teaches at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library as part of Youth Services during the summers. She enjoys helping others learn, making conversation, and reading/translating anything Latin-based.

Major: Film/Digital Media Production

Minor: Psychology

Role: Consultant

Strengths: Creative writing, MLA, Brainstorming, Organization, and Revising

Biography:

Kennedy is a sophomore majoring in Film and Digital Media production. He enjoys creative writing, composing music, and making films. Kennedy hopes to pursue a writing or directing career in the film industry after college.

Major: Secondary Education: Spanish

Role: Consultant

Strengths: The research paper process, flow issues, organization, brainstorming, EN 112, APA, Education essays, History papers, and grammar errors

Biography:

Amy is a junior majoring in Secondary Education for Spanish. She enjoys writing, teaching, traveling, graphic design, and performing. After graduating, her dream is to do mission work in the US and abroad full time.

Role: Assistant Director

Biography:

Dr. Richards has a Master's degree in British Literature from UNA and a Doctorate in Composition and TESOL (Teaching English to Students of Other Languages) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Richards has five years of experience teaching First Year Composition, three years of experience tutoring in writing centers, and one year of experience tutoring ESL Writers in a First Year Composition course.

Role: Administrative Assistant

Biography:

Kayla Scott was born and raised in Florence, AL. She has a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of North Alabama. She enjoys shopping, traveling, and watching college football.

Majors: Industrial Hygiene and General Chemistry

Role: Consultant

Strengths: MLA, Scientific Writing

Biography:

Hannah is a junior. She enjoys reading, watching movies, traveling, and singing. After graduating from UNA, she hopes to go on to graduate school to pursue a graduate degree in environmental sciences.

Major: Entertainment Technology

Minors: Computer Science and Film and Digital Media

Role: Consultant

Strengths: Brainstorming, Analysis, and Grammar

Biography:

Philip is a sophomore majoring in Entertainment Technology. He enjoys playing piano, composing music, watching movies, and reading. After graduation he hopes to pursue a career as a music producer and engineer.