Consultants
Boca Raton Campus
Aliya
Major/Program of Study: BA in Political Science
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: political science, interdisciplinary studies
Hi! My name is Aliya Sylvester (she/her), and I’m a political science major at FAU. I also am pursuing minors in business law and women, gender, and sexuality studies. I am most comfortable working within the humanities and have spent most of my academic career using APA and MLA citations. I love being able to help people, and I have a long history of peer tutoring, mentoring, and coaching. I am excited to start helping fellow writers at UCEW. As someone who often struggles with writing anxiety, my goal is to always be understanding and open because writing is not always easy! I would love to offer assistance if you want help with brainstorming, planning, reviewing, or even if you need a bit of motivation!
Alyson
Major/Program of Study: MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; BA in Biological Sciences
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: mental health studies, literary analysis, creative writing
Hi everyone, my name is Alyson! I am a born-and-raised South Floridian and I am currently working on my master’s here at FAU. I am very excited to be learning about mental health and working towards being an effective counselor! My undergraduate degree in Biology has given me experience in writing scientific research papers and lab reports, and I am most experienced in MLA and APA style writing. I also enjoy writing creatively and can help with humanities writing, including literary analysis! I am happy to assist with any part of the writing process, from brainstorming to revising. I look forward to working with you!
Asna
Major/Program of Study: Political Science and Sociology
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: social sciences and humanities; legal writing and doctrine
Hello all! My name is Asna Nayani, and I am a undergraduate student at FAU. I have a diverse background with an wide array of writing experiences. I have served as a researcher in the social sciences with topics ranging from social media and pop culture to Covid-19 and emerging adulthood. I have worked as a writer and editor for the Undergraduate Law Journal for two years, and served as Editor-in-Chief for the past year. No matter what writing assignment you have, I would be more than happy to work with you!
Carrie-Anna (they/them)
Major/Program of Study: MFA; BA in English, concentration in writing and rhetoric
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: creative writing, interpretation, and literary studies
Hello there! My name is Carrie-Anna. I'm thrilled to offer my knowledge and Focus to you, and I'm committed to providing guidance and support in any way I can. Currently, I'm teaching ENC 1101 here at FAU, which has given me a deep understanding of the standards and requirements that come with introductory English courses. I understand that the academic landscape can be overwhelming, but don't worry! I'm here to offer insight and tips to help you achieve your goals. Whether you're looking to hone your writing skills or seeking guidance in navigating the intricacies of literature, I'm here to lend a helping hand on your academic journey. I’m so excited to start working with you!
Elaine
Major/Program of Study: PhD in Comparative Studies CLL (Cultures, Languages, and Literatures); BA and MA in English
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: auto/biography and Judaic studies, certified ESOL instruction
Elaine Barron Mendelow is the founding director of Heritage Biography International (HBI), a company that enables people to tell their life stories in the form of a recorded video narrative. She has published a book entitled Narrating Diaspora: A Study of Five Contemporary Jewish Auto/Biographies. She has extensive tutoring experience in varied subject areas, running the gamut from extremely reluctant to very eager writers. She looks forward to assisting students with crafting everything and anything: class assignments, resumes, online bios, articles/publicity, graduate school/job applications, dissertations—no writing task is too great or too small!
Emma
Major/Program of Study: BA in Sociology, minor in English
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: sociological theory and research
Hi! I’m Emma and I graduated from FAU in 2022 with my BA in Sociology and an English minor. I have been tutoring all ages for around 6 years now. I love consulting students with any sort of writing, but my expertise is in analytical essays, social research papers, sociological theory analysis, and personal statements. I especially enjoy helping students organize their ideas at any stage of the writing process and learn how to critically examine text to analyze effectively. I'm looking forward to working with you!
Joshua (he/him)
Major/Program of Study: Political Science (Hons)
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: political philosophy of religion, speech, and privacy; legal theory
Hi there, my name is Josh (he/him). I work best with Chicago and APA styles, and with academic, theory-based papers, but I’m happy to help with any type of writing assignment—coursework, theses, applications—and any stage of writing—revising, outlining, procrastinating. I’m least adept at fictional works; I'm not very creative. Everybody—good writers and bad—can benefit from a visit to the UCEW—to get help with grammar, to work through a difficult reading or prompt, to discuss a draft, even just to talk about ideas—so I hope I’ll see you around here soon.
Jingle
Major/Program of Study: MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction)
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: creative writing, marine biology
My name is Jingle Wells and I'm at FAU getting my MFA in creative fiction--however, my undergraduate background is in marine biology! It would be my pleasure to help you with anything from your creative writing needs on a short story to analyzing a scientific paper...but I’m not much of a history buff, so I am stronger in MLA and APA than I am in Chicago style. I hope you leave a session with me feeling more comfortable and confident in whatever project you’ve brought to the table.
Kris
Major/Program of Study: BA in History, Minor in Spanish
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: U.S. history and law, undergraduate research
My name is Kris, and I'm studying History and Spanish here at FAU. I specialize in research papers, argumentative essays, and historiographies. As a writer and editor for FAU’s Undergraduate Law Journal, I'm also experienced with legal research and writing specifically. Regarding citation format, I’m most familiar with Chicago Manual of Style and Bluebook, but I’m happy to help with anything. I know firsthand that writing can be a long and tedious process, but it doesn't have to be a lonely one!
Olawale ('Wale)
Major/Program of Study: BA in English, MA in African Studies (Cultural and Media Studies Track), PhD in Comparative Studies (Cultures, Languages, and Literatures Track)
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: postcolonial African cultures, postcolonial African media and cultures, African music and folklore
Hello there! My name is Olawale, but you can call me ‘Wale. I would be pleased to apply my knowledge and experience to guide and support you through your writing tasks in any way I can and to the best of my ability. Before now, I had taught writing and composition for a reasonable number of years before my FAU journey started. I also had the opportunity to teach ENC 1101 during the Fall, 2024 Semester. So, be assured that I’m prepared to offer insights and writing tips to help you overcome your writing challenges. I hope you’ll have a rewarding and satisfactory session with me as I look forward to collaborating with you through an exciting writing session!
Virginia
Major/Program of Study: MA in English, BA in English
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: American literature, music, mythology, ASL, Jewish studies, law, sciences
Hello! My name is Virginia Boyd. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Florida and am now working on my M.A. in English at FAU. One of my main interests in English is studying how older texts like the Bible and mythology are used intertextually in American literature. I also love to research how the fields of music and law come into play throughout various genres of literature specifically considering the effects of language choice and issues of censorship. I have studied the fields of American literature, music, mythology, American Sign Language, Jewish studies, law, and many sciences in-depth. Due to my diverse academic background, I am well-versed in both MLA and APA formatting. Currently, I am a graduate assistant teaching ENC 1101 at FAU. Professionally, I have worked in medical offices, a college Admissions department, as an instructor of piano and music theory, and as a piano accompanist in Classical, Jazz, and church settings. In my spare time, I love to play piano and organ, arrange and compose music, bake, kayak, read, write essays, poetry, children’s literature, and short forms of creative writing.
Jupiter Campus (Wilkes Honors College Campus Library)
John
Major/Program of Study: BA in History, MA in English
Areas of Focus/Research Interests: Gothic literature, history of intellectual thought, dramaturgy
John holds a B.A. in Classical Civilizations and Literature, and he is currently pursuing an M.A. in English Literature. John is a novelist, poet, and playwright. His most recent publications are Icarus/If You Give Up (poetry, 2023) and Jupiter (fiction, 2021). He is also a veteran of the U.S. Army, a College Writing instructor, and an experienced educator, having taught and tutored subjects across the Humanities. John will be happy to work with you on any stage of the writing process.