Meet our People!
WALES is a team effort; without the help of dedicated faculty, staff, and students, our organization would not be able to do the important work we do.
The Consultants
Our consultants work in WALES to help students improve their reading and writing skills.
Major: Information Technology Management (ITM)
Major(s): English Literature, Mass Communications
Expertise: Brainstorming, Evidence, MLA Citations
"My favorite part about working at WALES is the diverse group of great people."
Major(s): Secondary Education, English Literature
Expertise: APA Citations, Grammar, Brainstorming
"I like working with new and interesting people."
Major(s): Political Science
Expertise: Brainstorming, Evidence, Clarity of Language
"I enjoy the opportunity to give tutees advice that's helpful long term!"
Major(s): Secondary Education, Literature
Expertise: Research papers, narratives
'I want to help people succeed."
Major(s): Speech Pathology, Spanish
Other Language(s): Spanish
Expertise: Organization, Clarity of Language
"I like being able to learn new things from writers."
Major(s): Secondary Education, English Literature
Other Language(s): Spanish, ASL
Expertise: Organization, Evidence, Argumentation
"I love having the ability to share a passion for writing with other consultants and students. Being able to collaborate during the process is so important for growth, both academically and personally."
Major(s): Communications, Journalism
Expertise: Research papers, citations
"I'm excited to help students broaden their writing abilities and to help them understand fundamental concepts."
Major(s): Secondary Education English
Expertise: Organization
"I get to do what I love and gain experience for my future career as an English teacher all while helping fellow students..."
Major(s); Communication Studies
Expertise: Organization, mechanics
"I aim to show students that writing is not a daunting task."
Major(s): English Literature, Psychology
Expertise: Brainstorming, Organization, Clarity of Language
"I love reading and revising writing."
Major(s): Psychology
Expertise: Organization, Sentence structure
"I enjoy hacing the ability to meet and help different people."
Major(s): Mass Communication, Journalism
Expertise:Brainstorming
"Connecting and helping those who may need help with stressful assignments."
Major(s): Speech Pathology
Workshops: ePortfolio
Expertise: Brainstorming, Evidence, Clarity of Language
"I love the positive work environment and helping others successfully develop as writers."
Major(s): English (Professional Writing and Digital Rhetoric)
Expertise: Organization and structure
"I enjoy working with fellow students to create something they are proud of."
Major(s): Creative Writing, Russian
Other Language(s): Spanish, Russian
Expertise: Clarity of Language, Sentence Structure, ePortfolio
"I love helping students learn how to improve their own work."
Major(s): Mass Communication/Journalism
Expertise: Style and organization
"I like the atmosphere at WALES and how eager and understanding everyone is."
Major(s): Secondary Education, English Literature
Workshops: Reading and Writing with Sources, ePortfolio
Expertise: Brainstorming, Argumentation, Clarity of Language
"I like meeting different people and seeing how everyone writes in different styles."
Major(s): Accounting
Expertise: Organization
"I enjoy working on writing projects"
Major(s): English Literature, Marketing
Expertise: Clarity of Language, Word Choice, Sentence Structure
"I like working at WALES because I get to see the stress lift off writers' shoulders when they work with us. I also know that the skills they improve with us are going to help them for years to come."
Major(s): Chinese, Art History
Other language(s): Chinese
Expertise: Brainstorming, Audience, Clarity of Language
"I love working with students with various cultural and literacy backgrounds, with the intention to install confidence and passion within their writing, reading and speaking abilities..."
Major(s): English Literature, Digital Writing
Workshops: Reading and Writing with Sources, ePortfolio
Expertise: Audience, Organization, Evidence
"It's great experience working with writers in a professional setting."
Major(s): Secondary Education, English
Expertise: Organization
"I love meeting new people."
Major(s): Accounting
Expertise: Organization, Sentence Structure, ePortfolio
"I love that WALES provides everyone with a warm welcome."
Major(s): Communication Studies
Workshops: ePortfolio
Expertise: Formatting, Brainstorming, Organization
"I enjoy collaborating with people from all over campus."
Major(s): Geology. Russian
Other languages: Russian
Expertise: Organization
Major(s): English
Expertise: Style
"I love helping people while working on my passion."
Major(s): English Literature, Creative Writing
Other Language(s): ASL
Expertise: Organization, Formatting, Sentence Structure
"I love how open everyone is to helping others and the friendly atmosphere."
Major(s): Psychology
Expertise: Brainstorming, Evidence, Clarity of Language
"I love to see people's ideal writing turn into reality."
Major(s): Psychology
Expertise: Evidence, Argumentation, Sentence Structure
"I love learning while still helping to teach others."
Major(s): Early Childhood Education
Workshops: Reading and Writing with Sources
Expertise: Brainstorming, Clarity of Language, Sentence Structure
"I like the friendly environment and the ability to help others."
Major(s): Secondary Education, English Literature
Expertise: Brainstorming, Organization, Evidence
"I enjoy the collaborative learning element of WALES."
Major(s): Accounting
Expertise: Organization, Clarity of Language, Sentence Structure
"I enjoy working with my peers and working on papers alike."
Major(s): English Literature
Expertise: Organization, Argumentation
"I enjoy working with many different types of people."
Major(s):Nursing
Expertise: Organization
"It feels like a safe and comfortable space, almost like home..."
Major(s): Marketing
Expertise: Brainstorming, persuasion
"WALES is so beneficial because the consultants are students that understand how their peers may be feeling."
Major: Medical Imaging
Expertise: Formatting, organization
"The writers and environment of WALES feels so welcoming."
Major: Biology
Expertise: Organization, brainstorming, word choice
"I enjoy having the ability to help those who need it..."
Major: Nursing
Language(s): Spanish
Expertise: Brainstorming, organization
"I love how supporting the consultants are with each other and how helpful they are with the students. It makes you want to be there all the time!"
The Fellows
Our Fellows sit in Enrichment classes to help students by providing guidance and advice.
Major(s): Psychology
Expertise: Brainstorming, Organization, Word Choice
"I like to see the writer's eyes light up when they find something they want to talk about."
Major(s): Secondary Education, English Literature
Other Language(s): Spanish
Expertise: Argumentation, Punctuation, Discussing Assignments
Major(s): Secondary Education, English Literature
Expertise: Brainstorming, Audience, Organization
"Working at WALES is a valuable experience with lasting effects."
Major(s): Spanish, Philosophy
Other Language(s): Spanish
Expertise: Organization, APA Citations, Formatting
"It's refreshing to see how many people are always willing to give support."
Major(s): Secondary Education, English Literature
Other language(s): ASL
Expertise: Organization, Argumentation, Sentence Structure
"I love being able to help others feel more confident in their writing and in themselves!"
Major(s): Creative Writing
Expertise: Organization, Argumentation, Clarity of Language
"I like helping other students."
Major(s): Secondary Education, English Literature
Expertise: Brainstorming, Supporting Evidence, Final Draft
"Working with College Enrichment students is rewarding because they are learning skills that will transfer in their other courses and future careers."
Major(s): Early Childhood Education
Expertise: Audience,
Organization
"My favorite part of WALES is the people; everyone is always welcoming and friendly."
Major(s): Mass Communications, Political Science
Expertise: Formatting, brainstorming, research papers, argumentative essays
"Going to WALES is like going to work, you might not feel like going all the time, but you know it will get your paper up."
The Writing and Literacy Engagement Studio (WALES)
University Page: http://intranet.bloomu.edu/wales
Bakeless 206: Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 7 pm & Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Andruss Library, Schweiker Room: Sunday - Thursday, 7 pm - 9 pm e-Mail wales@bloomu.edu for an appointment today!
Elwell Lobby: Sunday - Thursday, 9 pm - 11 pm
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