Our team

Katie Garahan (she/her)
Writing Resources Center Director
Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies

Dr. Garahan began directing Charlotte’s WRC in 2022. She holds a PhD from Virginia Tech in Rhetoric & Writing and has worked as a writing center administrator for 7 years. Visit the Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies Directory for more information about Dr. Garahan.

Jan Rieman
Writing Resources Center Associate Director
Writing, Rhetoric, & Digital Studies

Dr. Rieman has been the Associate Director of the WRC since 2023. Visit the Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies Directory for more information about Dr. Jan Rieman.


Chris Harrington
Senior Tutor

Chris is the WRC’s senior tutor and specializes in tutoring graduate students. She speaks English. Chris can collaborate with clients in any form of writing and enjoys helping with: Chris supports clients from any discipline, and she has an interest in Biology, Business, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Engineering, English, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, […]


Candice
Doctoral Writing Fellow
Denny 213

In her role as DWF, she will be providing one-on-one writing feedback to doctoral and postdoctoral students and will conduct writing presentations and workshops. She is especially interested in supporting first-generation graduate students,non-native English speakers and students fromunderrepresented minority groups with academic writing and find their voice in academia. Her areas of interest as a […]

Caitlin
Doctoral Writing Fellow
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Caitlin BrabbleRose (she/her) is a Doctoral Writing Fellow (DWF) for the Graduate and Postdoctoral Writing Center. She was a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Biological Sciences for five semesters and received the university’s Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award in 2023. In her role as DWF, she will be providing one-on-one feedback to doctoral and […]


Katelyn (She/Her)
Writing Tutor

is an English and History double major. She speaks English. Katelyn can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and she enjoys helping with:

  • Essays
  • Flash or short fiction
  • General Research Papers
  • Longer fiction (i.e. novels/manuscripts)
  • Proposals
  • Screenwriting
  • Historiography

Katelyn supports clients from any discipline, and she has an interest in English, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

Mary
Writing Tutor

is a junior majoring in Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies (WRDS) and Women and Gender Studies (WGST). She speaks English and enjoys helping clients at any stage of the writing process. She enjoys helping clients with:

  • Creative Writing
  • Research Essays
  • Poetry
  • Presentations
  • MLA & APA formatting
  • Personal Statements
  • Cover Letters
  • Resumes
  • Annotated bibliographies

Mary supports clients of all disciplines and is most interested in Writing Rhetoric & Digital, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Business, Education, Political Science, History, and English studies.

Emiliann
Writing Tutor

is a graduate student getting her M.A in English Literature. She enjoys helping with:

  • Creative nonfiction
  • Academic essays
  • Poetry
  • Short fiction
  • Longer fiction (i.e, excerpts from a novel or manuscript)
  • Statements of purpose
  • Presentations
  • Annotated bibliographies
  • Screenwriting

AJ
Writing Tutor

is an Architecture major. They speak English. AJ can help you with any form of writing. They most enjoy working with:

  • Poetry
  • Longer fiction
  • Short fiction/Creative non-fiction
  • Presentations
  • Book reviews

AJ supports clients from any discipline, and they are most interested in Architecture, Criminal justice,  Psychology, Writing, and Women’s and Gender Studies.

Tanisha
Writing Tutor

 is majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies. Although she is more than happy to help any student, she mostly enjoy working on:

  • Presentations
  • Applications
  • Portfolios
  • Short fiction
  • Research essays
  • Proposals
  • Inquiry projects
  • APA & MLA citations

Tanisha supports clients from any discipline but is interested in Computer Science, Sociology, W.R.D.S., Social Work, Psychology, and Journalism. 

Anna
Writing Tutor

 is a first-year student in the M.A. in English Program. She speaks English. She can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and she enjoys helping with: 

  • Resumes
  • Cover letters
  • Statements of Purpose and Personal Statements
  • Research Papers
  • Ethnography 
  • Annotated Bibliographies 
  • MLA Citations

Anna supports clients from all disciplines, and is particularly interested in English, Psychology, History, Art History, Sociology, Anthropology, and Education.

Natalie
Writing Tutor

is a graduate student studying English with a concentration in Linguistics. She speaks English and can collaborate with clients in any form of writing. She most enjoys working with:

  • APA and MLA citations
  • Creative writing
  • Graduate-level writing
  • Multimedia writing
  • Playwriting
  • Research papers
  • Rhetorical analysis
  • Technical/Professional writing

Natalie supports clients from any discipline and is interested in Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, English, Film, Pedagogy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre, WRDS, and Women’s & Gender Studies.

Haley
Writing Tutor

is a first-year M.A. student studying English with a concentration in Children’s Literature. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Philosophy. She speaks English and can help you with any form of writing. She most enjoys working with:

  • MLA citations
  • Presentations
  • Research papers
  • Flash or short fiction/creative non-fiction
  • Longer Fiction
  • Essays
  • Personal Satements

Haley supports students of all disciplines and is most interested in English, Philosophy, Anthropology, and Education.

Gianna
Writing Tutor

is a second-year graduate student pursuing an M.A. in English literature. She received her undergraduate degree in Journalism and Political Science from Appalachian State University. Gianna speaks English and particularly enjoys working with:

  • Application essays, personal statements, and cover letters
  • Literature reviews
  • Research essays
  • Portfolios
  • Longer fiction
  • Poetry
  • Presentations
  • Personal statements
  • Graduate-level writing

Gianna supports students of all disciplines and is most interested in English, Journalism, Criminal Justice, Psychology, History, Political Science, and the Humanities.

Carly
Writing Tutor

majors in Political Science and Mathematics: Concentration in Statistics. She speaks English. She can collaborate with any form of writing. She enjoys working with:

  • Rhetorical Analysis
  • Research Essays
  • Presentations
  • Application Essays
  • Law Journal Comments

Carly supports clients of all disciplines. She is most interested in Political Science, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and the Law, Mathematics, and Data Science.

Matt
Writing Tutor

is a first-year English MA student concentrating in Creative Writing. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with a minor in History. He speaks English. Matt can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and he enjoys helping with:

  • Academic Cover Letters
  • Annotated Bibliographies
  • Application Essays
  • Personal Statements
  • Book Reviews
  • Research Essays
  • Flash or Short Fiction
  • Graduate-level writing
  • Inquiry Projects
  • Literature Reviews
  • Longer fiction (i.e. novels/manuscripts)
  • Poetry
  • Portfolios
  • Scientific Research Report
  • Screenwriting

Matt supports clients from any discipline, and he has an interest in Biology, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering, English, Environmental Science, History, Journalism, Philosophy, Physics, and Psychology.

Daniel
Writing Tutor

is a junior majoring in Marketing. He speaks English and can help you with any form of writing. He most enjoys working with:

  • APA and MLA citations
  • Application essays, personal statements, and cover letters
  • Book reviews
  • Business memos
  • Lab reports
  • Presentations
  • Resume writing 
  • Research papers
  • Rhetorical analysis

Daniel supports students of all disciplines and is most interested in Communications Engineering, English, History, Music, and Sports Journalism.

Valentin (Any Pronouns)
Writing Tutor

is a Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies major with a minor in English. He speaks English and Portuguese. Valentine can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and he enjoys helping with:

  • Book Reviews
  • Research Essays
  • Flash or short fiction
  • Longer fiction (i.e. novels/manuscripts)
  • Poetry
  • Screenwriting
  • Multimedia writing
  • Presentations

Valentine supports clients from any discipline, and he has an interest in Communication, Education, Engineering, English, Psychology, Sociology, Languages, and WRDS.

Steven (He/Him)
Writing Tutor

is an English major with a minor in WRDS. He speaks English. Steven can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and he enjoys helping with:

  • Books Reviews
  • Research Essays
  • Flash and Short Fiction
  • Inquiry Projects
  • Literature Reviews
  • Longer Fiction
  • Poetry
  • Presentations
  • Resumes
  • Screenwriting

Steven supports clients from any discipline, and he has an interest in Education, English, Psychology, Sociology, Languages, and Writing Rhetorical & Digital Studies.

Meg (She/Her)
Writing Tutor

is an English major with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in International Studies. She speaks English, conversational Spanish, and basic Korean. Meg can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and she enjoys helping with:

  • Annotated Bibliographies
  • Application Essays
  • Personal Statements
  • Book Reviews
  • Poetry
  • Portfolios
  • Presentations
  • Resumes
  • Multilingual Writers
  • Flash or short fiction
  • General Research Papers
  • Inquiry Projects
  • Literature Reviews
  • Longer fiction (i.e. novels/manuscripts)

Meg supports clients from any discipline, and she has an interest in Criminal Justice, Education, English, Political Science, Public Health, Healthcare, History, Psychology, Sociology, Languages, WRDS, Religion, Journalism, and Women’s & Gender Studies.

Maya (She/They)
Writing Tutor

is a Creative Writing and Philosophy double major with a minor in Japanese. She speaks English. Maya can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and she enjoys helping with:

  • Academic Cover Letters
  • Annotated Bibliographies
  • Application Essays
  • Personal Statements
  • Book Reviews
  • Research Essays
  • Flash or Short Fiction
  • Graduate-level writing
  • Inquiry Projects
  • Literature Reviews
  • Longer fiction (i.e. novels/manuscripts)
  • Poetry
  • Portfolios
  • Scientific Research Report
  • Screenwriting

Maya supports clients from any discipline, and she has an interest in Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering, English, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, History, Philosophy, Public Health, Healthcare, and Journalism.

Bree (Any Pronouns)
Writing Tutor

is an English major with minors in Japanese and Film Studies. She speaks English. Bree can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and she enjoys helping with:

  • Academic Cover Letters
  • Annotated Bibliographies
  • Application Essays
  • Personal Statements
  • Book Reviews
  • Research Essays 
  • Flash or short fiction
  • Graduate-level writing
  • Inquiry Projects
  • Lab Reports
  • Literature Reviews
  • Longer fiction (i.e. novels/manuscripts)
  • Memos
  • Poetry
  • Portfolios
  • Presentations
  • Proposals
  • Resumes
  • Scientific Research Reports
  • Screenwriting
  • Multilingual Writers

Bree supports clients from any discipline, and she has an interest in Biology, Business, Computer Science, Education, English, History, Psychology, Sociology, Languages, and WRDS.

Alaunna (She/her)
Writing Tutor

is a Civil Engineering Major. She speaks English. Alaunna can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and she enjoys helping with:

  • Annotated Bibliographies
  • Application Essays
  • Personal Statements
  • Book Reviews
  • Research Essays
  • Flash or Short Fiction
  • Scientific Reports
  • Portfolios
  • Presentations
  • Inquiry Projects
  • Lab Reports
  • Literature Reviews
  • Longer fiction (i.e. novels/manuscripts)
  • Memos

Alaunna supports clients from any discipline, and she has an interest in Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, WRDS, Music/Music Theory, and Physics.

Gia (She/Her)
Writing Tutor

is an English major with minors in Linguistics and Diverse Literature & Cultural Studies. She speaks English. Gia can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and she enjoys helping with:

  • Academic Cover Letters
  • Application Essays
  • Personal Statements
  • Book Reviews
  • Research Essays
  • Literature Reviews
  • Poetry
  • Presentations
  • Resumes

Gia supports clients from any discipline, and she has an interest in English, History, WRDS and Anthropology.

Selina (She/Her)
Writing Tutor

is a Creative Writing Major with a minor in Film Studies. She speaks English. Selina can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and she enjoys helping with:

  • Academic Cover Letters
  • Annotated Bibliographies
  • Application Essays
  • Personal Statements
  • Research Essays
  • Resumes
  • Flash or Short Fiction
  • Literature Reviews
  • Longer fiction (i.e. novels/manuscripts)
  • Poetry
  • Portfolios
  • Screenwriting

Selina supports clients from any discipline, and she has an interest in English, History, Journalism, Political Science, Languages and WRDS.

Keven (He/Him)
Writing Tutor

is computer science major. He speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Keven can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and he enjoys helping with:

  • Application Essays
  • Personal Statements
  • Book Reviews
  • Research Essays
  • Flash or short fiction
  • Literature Reviews
  • Longer fiction (i.e. novels/manuscripts)
  • Memos
  • Poetry
  • Portfolios
  • Presentations
  • Resumes
  • Screenwriting

Keven supports clients from any discipline, and he has an interest in Business, Communication, Computer Science, Engineering, English, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Journalism, Psychology, Sociology, Languages, and WRDS.

Sophia
Writing Tutor

is a Computer Engineering major with a minor in Mathematics. She speaks English. Sophia can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and she enjoys helping with:

  • Academic Cover Letters
  • Annotated Bibliographies
  • Application Essays
  • Personal Statements
  • Book Reviews
  • General Research Papers
  • Inquiry Projects
  • Lab Reports
  • Memos
  • Poetry
  • Portfolios
  • Presentations
  • Proposals
  • Resumes
  • Scientific Research Report

Sophia supports clients from any discipline, and she has an interest in Computer Science, Engineering, History, and Mathematics.

Emily (she/her)
Writing Tutor

is a junior majoring in Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies. She speaks English and can help you with any form of writing. She most enjoys working with:

  • Annotated bibliographies
  • Literature reviews
  • MLA citations
  • Annotated bibliographies
  • Literature reviews
  • MLA citations

Emily supports students of all disciplines and is most interested in Communications, Education, English, Public Health, and Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies.

Liam (he/him)
Writing Tutor

is double-majoring in Data Science and Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies. He speaks English, and can help you with any form of writing. He most enjoys working with presentations and research papers.

Liam supports students of all disciplines, and is most interested in Computer Science, Political Science, and Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies.

Hassan (He/Him)
Writing Tutor

is a Sophomore majoring in Computer Science with a concentration in AI, Robotics, and Gaming as well as pursuing a minor in Statistics. He speaks English and can help you with any form of writing. He most enjoys working with:

  • Creative Literary Works
  • APA and MLA citations 
  • Presentations
  • Application essays, personal statements, and cover letters
  • Book reviews
  • Longer Fiction
  • Flash and Short Fiction
  • Inquiry Projects
  • Poetry
  • Rhetorical analysis

Hassan supports students of all disciplines and is most interested in Computer Science, Creative Writing, Education, English, History, Religion/Religious History,  Psychology, Sociology, & Digital Studies.

Jason (He/Him)
Writing Tutor

is an English graduate student. He speaks English and elementary Spanish. Jason can help you with any form of writing, and he enjoys helping with:

  • Academic citations (MLA, APA)
  • Application essays
  • Book reviews
  • Cover letters
  • Essays
  • Fiction writing and creative nonfiction
  • Poetry
  • Portfolios
  • Presentations
  • Research papers
  • Resumes
  • Screenwriting and scripts

Jason supports clients across all disciplines, and he has an interest in Anthropology, English, History, Languages, and Music.

Luke (he/him)
Writing Tutor

is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Science. He speaks English and can help with any form of writing. He most enjoys working with: 

  • Application essays, personal statements, and cover letters
  • APA and MLA citations 
  • Flash or short fiction/creative non-fiction
  • Poetry 
  • Presentations 
  • Research papers 
  • Rhetorical analysis

Luke supports students of all disciplines and is most interested in Biology, English, Journalism, Political Science, Psychology/Sociology, and WRDS. 

Izzy (She/Her)
Writing Tutor

is a first-year English M.A. student concentrating in Children’s Literature. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with a minor in Italian from Texas A&M. She offers support with all forms of writing and particularly enjoys working with:

  • Application essays and personal statements
  • Resumes and cover letters
  • Rhetorical and literary analysis
  • Annotated bibliographies
  • Social science and humanities research
  • General research papers
  • Creative writing projects, including short form and long form fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and creative nonfiction

Izzy supports students of all disciplines and is most interested in English, Literature, Creative Writing, Rhetoric, Linguistics, Communications, Education, History, Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology. 

Sara (She/Her)
Writing Tutor

is a senior majoring in English. She speaks English and can collaborate with clients with any form of writing. Particularly, she enjoys collaborating with:

  • Poetry
  • Flash Fiction
  • Longer Fiction
  • MLA and APA Citations
  • Research Papers
  • Personal Essays
  • Film and Video Game Reviews
  • Memos
  • Presentations
  • Proposals
  • Screenwriting
  • Book Reviews

Sara supports clients from any discipline and has an interest in English, Communication, Education, Sociology, WRDS, Journalism, Woman’s & Gender Studies, and Religion.

Eesha (She/Her)
Writing Tutor

is a Senior majoring in Applied Anthropology with minors in Human-Centered Design and Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies. She speaks English, Telugu, and Hindi. Eesha can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and she enjoys helping with:

  • Ethnographic Writing
  • Articles
  • Reports
  • Annotated Bibliographies
  • Application Essays
  • Resumes
  • Cover Letters
  • Portfolios
  • Professional Summaries
  • Creative Writing
  • Research Writing
  • UX Writing
  • Inquiry Projects
  • Statistical Reports
  • Literature Reviews

Eesha supports clients of all disciplines and is most interested in Anthropology, WRDS, Human-Centered Design, Statistics, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Communications, History, Journalism, English, and Education.

Morgan (she/her)
Writing Tutor

is majoring in Communications, concentrating in public relations, with a minor in journalism. She speaks English and can help you with any form of writing. She mostly enjoys working with:

  • APA and MLA citations
  • Research essays/papers
  • Narrative writing
  • Presentations
  • Speeches
  • Application essays
  • Personal statements
  • Cover letters
  • Poetry
  • Fictional writing

Morgan supports students of all disciplines and is most interested in Communications, English, Journalism, Political Science, and Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies.

Lauren (She/Her)
Writing Tutor

is a Communications major with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Psychology. She speaks English and basic Spanish. She can collaborate with clients on any type of writing and enjoys helping with:

  • Annotated bibliographies
  • Application Essays
  • Personal Statements
  • Book Reviews
  • Poetry
  • Resumes
  • Flash or short fiction
  • General Research Papers
  • Literature Reviews
  • Longer fiction (i.e novels/manuscripts)
  • Screenwriting

Lauren supports clients in any discipline and has an interest in English, creative writing, history, public health, and psychology.

Melanie (she/her)
Writing Tutor

 is majoring in English. She speaks English and Spanish and can help you with any form of writing. She most enjoys working with:

  • Annotated bibliographies
  • Application essays, personal statements, and cover letters
  • Book reviews
  • Business memos
  • CV writing
  • Flash or short fiction/creative non-fiction
  • Literature reviews
  • Longer Fiction
  • MLA citations
  • Poetry
  • Portfolios
  • Presentations
  • Resume writing 
  • Research papers
  • Rhetorical analysis
  • Screenwriting
  • Spanish-speaking students

Melanie supports students of all disciplines and is most interested in Business, Communication, Criminal Justice, Education, English, History, Journalism, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Languages.

Mallory (she/her)
Writing Tutor

is double-majoring in Communications with a Public Relations concentration and Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies. She speaks English and can help you with any form of writing. She most enjoys working with:

  • APA citations
  • Application essays, personal statements, and cover letters
  • Book reviews
  • Flash or short fiction/creative non-fiction
  • Portfolios
  • Presentations
  • Research papers 
  • Rhetorical analysis
  • Screenwriting

Mallory supports students of all disciplines and is most interested in Communications, Criminal Justice, Education, English, History, Journalism, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Languages, and Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies.