Graduate Peer Tutors

Pronouns: He/Him 

Program: MFA Science and Natural History Film 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: upper division land resource and environmental science (LRES) classes; upper division writing classes 

Strengths as a Tutor: 

• Research writing 
• Brainstorming and early drafting 
• Sentence structure editing 

A Little About Me: I am pursuing an MFA in Science and Natural History Film. This is my sixth semester working at the writing center; I started here while pursuing my bachelor's in environmental biology with a minor English writing. Outside of MSU, I work in science communications. I have a special place in my heart for biogeochemistry (especially in relation to riparian systems), but I love learning about research projects across all fields! As a tutor, my primary goal is to help folks navigate the stresses of academia and grow more comfortable utilizing their written voice. 

Pronouns:  He/Him  

Program:  Masters in School Counseling 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken:  Counseling Theories I, Counseling Ethics and Professional Orientation, Career Counseling 

Strengths as a Tutor: 

• Planning and organizing writing 
• Articulating complex ideas succinctly  
• Identifying and reimagining sections that feel stuck 
• Aligning with assignment expectations

A Little About Me: I grew up mostly inCincinnati, Ohio, and have called Bozeman home for the past 9 years. I recently became reacquainted with student life after spending the past few years building and remodeling homes around Gallatin Valley. Though I love reading and writing in any form, my favorite genres include fiction, historical books and biographies. I also enjoy learning foreign languages and reading books from cultural traditions different from my own. In my free time I prefer to move my body, often finding my way outside to ski, trail run, or rock climb. I look forward to connecting with you over your writing assignments!

Pronouns: They/Them 

Program: M.A. English 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: HIST 507 Writing History, HIST 592 History of American Religion, ENGL 530 Rhetorical Theory, ENGL 510 Studies in Critical Theory, CRWR 437 Craft and Genre: Prose, CRWR 411 Advanced Poetry Workshop 

Strengths as a Tutor: 

• Grammar and proofreading 
• Structure and organization 
• Succinct, effective argumentation 
• Delivering constructive feedback with interpersonal warmth 

A Little About Me: I am a graduate tutor pursuing a master’s degree in English with an emphasis on transhistorical rhetorics. I grew up in the windy wilds of northeastern Montana before moving to Oklahoma to finish my B.A. in Music and Piano Pedagogy. After college, Montana called me home, and I’ve been living in the Bozeman area ever since! In my free time, I enjoy playing and arranging music, going to concerts, reading, writing, and weightlifting. As a tutor, I look forward to building ongoing, collaborative relationships with fellow grad students working in a variety of academic areas. Stop in and see me!