Samantha Knudson — Graduate Student Tutor
Major: Biology and Accelerated Nursing
I love looking at papers during every stage of the writing process! I’m comfortable with looking at papers from all fields and topics but am most experienced with biology reports, CIVITAS, sociology/psychology and FYS papers. I prefer working with MLA, APA and J.Cell citation styles.
Mondays, from 7-9 p.m. | Wednesdays, from 6-10 p.m. online | Thursdays, from 7-9 p.m. online
Amina Koch — Assistant Director
Majors: English (literature emphasis), Spanish and Languages, Literatures & Cultures (LLC)
I love tutoring at all stages of the writing process, but I am particularly fond of outlining, organizing and brainstorming. I am most familiar with MLA style, but I have experience working with all kinds of papers. As a fourth-year Spanish major, I can also help with composition assignments in Spanish. Though I primarily do literary analysis for my own essays, I love to work with FYS and research papers.
Mondays, from 6-8 p.m. (Walk-Ins Only) | Tuesdays, from 3:30-5 p.m. | Thursdays, from 3:30-5 p.m.
Jocelyn Baas — Assistant Director
Majors: English and Languages Literatures & Cultures (LLC), with writing and pre-law emphases
I am a flexible tutor who is willing to take a look at almost anything with which you need help. My favorite writing subjects are English, government/law, social studies, journalism and Civitas. Additionally, I was pre-med at one point and can navigate STEM assignments. Essentially, feel free to bring me any subject and I will give it my best. I am familiar with most major citation styles – MLA, APA, Chicago – but am willing to learn new ones as needed. I thoroughly enjoy every stage of the writing process; that said, I do particularly like “clean-up,” fixing grammar errors and adjusting sentence structure.
Tuesdays, from 8-10 p.m. | Thursdays, from 8-10 p.m.
Madisyn Stogsdill
Major: Journalism
Minors: Art
Hi! I love to read and write, so you are coming to the right place. I have plenty of experience with general papers as will as FYS essays ranging from any topic. I specialize in news writing, journalism, AP style, literary analysis and dabble in some government & international affairs papers as that used to be my major/minor). Even if I didn’t mention it as an interest, I am willing to tackle anything you send my way, whether you just want me to skim over writing or to help you brainstorm an entirely new piece! You’ve got this.
Mondays, from 8-10 p.m.
Beatrice Achieng Anyim
Majors: Quantitative Economics and Government & International Affairs
Brainstorming, creating and refining outlines are my favorite parts of the writing process. I like working with general papers but I’m open to anything. I’m most comfortable with MLA and APA. Chicago terrifies me, but it’s never too late to learn something new. I'm looking forward to working with you!
Tuesdays, from 8-10 p.m. in the Mikkelsen Library Classroom | Thursdays, from 5-7 p.m.
Chilotam Okafor
Majors: Sociology and Government & International Affairs
Minor: English
Heyyy, I love to write and read. I think my specialty is in grammar, paraphrasing and organization. I really love MLA and APA, but I can help out with anything really. I also have a specialty with Civitas Honors papers. I’m looking forward to working with you!
Mondays, from 9-10 p.m. | Wednesdays, from 7-9 p.m. | Thursdays, from 8-10 p.m.
Kate Bebensee
Majors: English and Secondary Education
Hello! I love looking at papers, no matter what stage of the writing process they are in. But, I find the greatest excitement in polishing and refining. As for writing styles, I am most comfortable with MLA, but I will do my best to help with any others if needed. Additionally, I am in the Civitas Honors Program, so feel free to ask me questions about any papers you may have in those courses, too. I cannot wait to meet, work and learn with you!
Tuesdays, from 3:30-5 p.m. | Wednesdays, from 6-8 p.m. | Thursdays, from 6-7 p.m.
Myranda Griesert
Major: Biochemistry (Civitas)
Hey there! I look forward to being a part of your writing journey and would feel most comfortable working with you on papers from your FYS or Civitas classes. I also would be super excited to help with any chemistry or biology lab reports! One of my favorite parts of the writing process is brainstorming ideas, and I am most familiar with MLA style citations but also have experience with Chicago and can assist with any citation style or revising that you might need!
Thursdays, from 7-10 p.m.
Savanna Osowski
Majors: Computer Science and Media Studies
Hello! While I’m happy to work with you on any paper or project, I feel most comfortable working with papers written in MLA and Chicago styles. My favorite part of writing is making tiny grammar corrections, fixing the “flow” of sentences and paragraphs, and finalizing papers for submission. However, I can also appreciate the power of a complete revision when necessary. I’m ready to learn and be challenged this year; I hope you are too!
Mondays, from 6-8 p.m.
Ollie Langley Peterson
Majors: Mathematics and English
Hi! I especially love working with creative writing and research papers, but I’m comfortable with most writing assignments and projects. Feel free to bring me any paper in any stage of the writing process, and I’ll do my best to help. In the past, I’ve mostly written and worked with MLA papers, but I have some experience with APA, AP and Chicago styles too. For me, collaboration and mutual learning between tutor and tutee is key. I look forward to working together!
Sundays, from 6-8 p.m. | Wednesdays, from 7-9 p.m. in the Mikkelsen Library Classroom
Parker Carbonneau
Major: Data Journalism
Hello! As a journalism major, I have a passion for working with journalism pieces. However, I enjoy working with many types of writing assignments regardless of the field. I am most comfortable working with MLA formatted papers but have some experience with Chicago style. I love working on word choice as well as sentence structure. I look forward to meeting with you and assisting your writing process in any way I can!
Sundays, from 6-8 p.m. | Thursdays, from 6-8 p.m.
Rashel Sanjeev
Major: Biochemistry (Civitas)
Hi! I would love to assist you with brainstorming ideas, organizing projects, reviewing lab reports or simply being a second set of eyes for your papers. I am well versed in MLA formatting, but I’m also happy to work with any style you prefer. I am excited to be a part of your academic journey.
Tuesdays, from 6-8 p.m. | Wednesdays, from 8-10 p.m.
Suki Ford
Majors: English (Literature Emphasis) and Secondary Education
Hi there! I am excited to work with you at any stage of the writing process (though I am particularly fond of organization and flow). While I have the most experience with English, education and Civitas Honors projects, I love exploring all types of writing assignments from other areas. I feel most comfortable working with MLA, Chicago and APA styles. I look forward to seeing you in the Writing Center!
Sundays, from 7-9 p.m. | Tuesdays, from 3:30-5 p.m.
Julia Stelter
Majors: English and Journalism
Hi! I love all stages of the writing process and am comfortable working with any writing assignment, but I especially love journalism and Civitas Honors papers. I work best with MLA format, but I am also familiar with Chicago and APA styles. I look forward to seeing you in the Writing Center!
Sundays, from 8-10 p.m. | Wednesdays, from 8-10 p.m.
Clara Binstock
Major: Journalism
Minor: Spanish
Hi! I would love to help you with your paper at any stage of the writing process, but I especially love polishing and editing. I am most familiar with MLA and AP styles, but I’m happy to work with you on anything you throw at me. I’d love to help with your FYS essays too!
Tuesdays, from 7-9 p.m. | Thursdays, from 7-9 p.m. in the Mikkelsen Library Classroom
Jackson Paslay
Majors: Philosophy and English
Derridean by birth, Foucauldian by choice, Jackson is enjoying a brief few months back at Augustana before returning to Potsdam, Germany, where he will be applying to graduate schools in the fields of critical theory and literature. Jackson boasts the most impressive collection of Crocs on this side of the U.S. Canada border, and his work has been featured in literary magazines and spray painted on the walls of abandoned buildings in Berlin. He also enjoys Chicago style and proofreading.
Sundays, from 7-9 p.m. in the Mikkelsen Library Classroom | Tuesdays, from 6-8 p.m.
Maya Madson
Majors: English and Sociology
Hello! I am so excited to hear about what students are writing about! I love to talk to people about what they’re passionate about, especially in the form of storytelling, which is what writing is all about. I’m experienced with MLA and APA styles, rustling with thesis statements and whipping up a concise but open-ended conclusion. I can’t wait to help!
Mondays, from 7-9 p.m. in the Mikkelsen Library Classroom | Tuesdays, from 8-9 p.m.
Sofia Hein
Majors: Biology and Spanish
Minors: Psychology and Neuroscience
Hi! I’m happy to work on any type of paper at any writing stage, but I am most comfortable with MLA and various science formats. I love to work on polishing and revision as well as broader outlining and brainstorming. As a third-year Spanish student, I am also more than happy to work on Spanish compositions as well — it helps me stay challenged! I can’t wait to meet you and work with you!
Wednesdays, from 6-9 p.m.
Sydnee Serck
Major: Biology
Minor: Sociology
Hi! I am happy to work on any type of paper at any stage of the writing process, whether that’s brainstorming, revising, or anything in between. I am most comfortable with MLA, APA and scientific formats. I look forward to seeing you in the Writing Center!
Sundays, from 8-10 p.m. | Mondays, from 7-9 p.m.
Abigail Smith
Major: Government & International Affairs
I’m Abby, a junior beginning my journey as a writing tutor! I’m so excited to make memories and be your biggest cheerleader. I like to run, roller skate, and work as a server at Olive Garden. I love researching and writing about topics in my field of study, but I also like journaling. Rats are my favorite animal.
Tuesdays, from 8-9 p.m. | Thursdays, from 3:30-6 p.m.
