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Alek

I am an electrical engineering student with a passion for learning. I play a few instruments and absolutely love to listen to and experience music.

Writing Center Alek

Sam

Howdy! I'm Sam, a sophomore double majoring in mathematics and economics here at Tech! I'm from Dhaka, Bangladesh, and it does, in fact, take a minimum of twenty-five hours of flying to get there from Lubbock! In my free time, I do enjoy badminton, ping pong, pickleball and .... well, any sport that involves racquets!

Writing Center Sam

Madeline

I'm a master's student studying biological and forensic anthropology. In the spring of 2025, I graduated from Tech with a BA in both anthropology and classical studies. When I'm not in class, I'm on one of many side quests: hosting my radio show at KTXT, playing violin in the Tech Sinfonietta, or consulting students here at UWC! I'm a serial hobbyist and enjoy everything from knit and crochet to video games (mostly Minecraft). As far as fun facts are concerned, I speak Italian and own three coffee makers (it MIGHT be a problem). I'm excited to work with you here at UWC!

Writing Center Madeline

Amy

I am a master's student at TTUHSC studying clinical mental health counseling. I hope to work as a child and adolescent therapist specializing in chronic illnesses. In spring 2025, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas Tech. I love to sing, bake, cook, and read and write poetry. I am so excited to work with you!

Writing Center Amy

Ruskin

I am an international student from Bangladesh who is majoring in electrical engineering. The first love of my life was playing/watching cricket. It is an extremely popular sport in Bangladesh, but that love story didn't have a happy ending as my parents never allowed me to pursue it as a profession. Also, I may not be the best at it skill wise, but we don't talk about that. Currently, the plan is to earn my bread with engineering while nourishing my soul with words; therefore, majoring in ECE while working in the Undergraduate Writing Center is absolutely ideal for me. I don't want my grandchildren to consider their grandpa as a greedy engineer who only worried about money; therefore, I am also trying to pursue research on dissolvable needles for drug delivery so that I can leave a positive impact in this world.

 Writing Consultant Ruskin

Jordyn

I am a master's student in the College of Education studying special education. I aspire to teach in an integrated elementary classroom. I graduated in the spring of 2025 with my bachelor's in English with a minor in education. In my free time, I love to read and do anything creative (especially on Canva). I can't wait to meet you! 

 Writing Consultant Jordyn

Aiden

I'm a junior here at Tech and currently pursuing a dual major in global studies and history. I am currently learning Russian through my minor and have a basic understanding of German and Albanian; although, I have the sentence structure of a preschooler. When I'm not in class or studying, you can find me traveling to a distant place or hiking in a national park with a heavy backpack.

Writing Center Aiden

Emily

Hi! I'm a senior here at Texas Tech, majoring in creative media industries. My aspirations for after graduation are to work in the film or publishing industry. In my free time, I like to read, write, watch movies, and travel. I look forward to meeting and working with y'all!

Writing Center Emily

Laila

Hi there! I am a junior majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in aerospace engineering and mathematics. In my free time, I love working on any kind of craft or home project, trying new coffee spots, baking, and going out dancing. I’m excited to meet and work with y’all!

Writing Center Abigail

Abigail

Hi! I am majoring in mathematics with a concentration in data science and a minor in computer science. I cannot wait to work with you all and grow in the writing process together!

Writing Center Abigail

Justin

I’m a University Studies major whose concentrations include apparel design and manufacturing, technical theatre, and drawing. As a writer, my background is more creative than academic; I’m the president of the Script Writers student organization and love plays as an art form. I also enjoy writing narratives and rules for tabletop games, composing music, doing cosplay, and relaxing by playing through my video game backlog. I look forward to helping you hone your writing skills!

Writing Consultant Justin

Shelley

I received my bachelor’s and master’s degree in English from Texas Tech University and have over 20 years’ experience teaching writing to students. I enjoy working with students in all genres of writing, including personal statements, resumes, and dissertations. I strive to bring compassion, empathy, and a motivational spirit to our sessions. When I have leisure time, I enjoy traveling with my husband, relaxing with my pets, and fostering animals until they find their forever homes.

 Writing Consultant

Isabel

I am a global studies major on the pre-medicine track. Emergency medicine is my career goal, but language has always been my main passion. I’m double minoring in Russian and Arabic, which will be my third and fourth languages! Aside from the UWC, I am also involved in the Arabic Language Student Organization, Latin Dance Club, TrUE Research Scholars, and AMSA. In my free time, I do Brazilian Jiujitsu and longboard aimlessly around campus while listening to music. I’m very excited to work with y’all!

 Writing Consultant Isabel

Dustin

Howdy Y'all! I was born in Texas, Amarillo to be exact, and moved to Lubbock during high school. I then moved to Santa Fe, NM for my undergrad, majoring in Liberal Arts. After that, I moved to East Asia (China and Taiwan) for 14 years to teach English and study Chinese. While living in Taiwan, I got an MA in English Literature and Languages. After moving back to Lubbock, I got an MA in Applied Linguistics at Tech. Now my family lives in Austin so my daughter can go to a Chinese immersion school. As you may have surmised, I'm interested in language, communication, culture, and literature and spend a lot of my free time reading when I'm not walking my dog or playing with my daughter. I've worked with the Writing Centers of Texas Tech for five years now and love helping students become better writers! 

 Writing Consultant Dustin
 

Charity

I have bachelor’s degrees in journalism and English from New Mexico State University and a master's degree in technical communication from the University of North Alabama. I enjoy reading, taking walks, and losing in Mario Kart tournaments to my kids.

Writing Consultant Charity

Dominic

Hi! My name is Dominic and this is my 3rd year working at the UWC. I am originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Currently at Texas Tech, I am a double major in finance and economics! A fun fact about me is that my favorite book is Dracula by Bram Stoker. Another fun fact is that my favorite sports team is the Chicago Bears, and I am big fan of most of the Chicago sports teams, too! A hobby of mine is playing basketball, so if you see me at the Rec Center, don't be afraid to say hi! It is a real joy of mine to help students realize their writing potential and guide them in refining their writing skills! I look forward to helping you grow as a writer!

 Writing Consultant Dominic

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