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.

Megan Keaton (she/her)
Writing Resources Center Associate Director
Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies

Dr. Keaton has been in the field of Rhetoric and Composition with an interest in digital composition since 2010 and has taught first-year writing and upper level writing and rhetoric courses at four institutions. She has been a part of writing center administration since 2015, with a hand in running and creating centers at Florida […]



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, […]


Paulo
Doctoral Writing Fellow

Paulo Freire (he/him), Brazilian (native Portuguese speaker), is a Doctoral Writing Fellow for the Graduate and Postdoctoral Writing Center (GPWC). In his role at the GPWC, Paulo works with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to provide one-on-one feedback and assist in writing and science communication development. Paulo holds a bachelor’s degree in Bioprocess and Biotechnology […]


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. Keven is specially trained to support writers applying to nationally competitive awards.

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. Daniel is specially trained to support writers applying to nationally competitive awards.

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. Carly is specially trained to support writers applying to nationally competitive awards.

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.

Kalissa
Writing Tutor

is a sophomore majoring in computer science. She speaks English and can help with any form of writing. She mostly enjoys helping with:

  • presentations
  • resumes
  • cover letters
  • application essays 

Kalissa supports students of all disciplines and is most interested in computer science, Africana studies, and WRDS.

NOAH (he/him)
Writing Tutor

is a second-year student currently majoring in English with a Minor in Film Studies and a Certificate in Video Production. He speaks English and basic Spanish, can help with any form of writing, and particularly enjoys working with: 

  • Research papers
  • MLA citations
  • Short stories
  • Poetry
  • Screenwriting

Noah supports students of all disciplines and is most interested in English, Creative Writing, Film & Television, Psychology, and Sociology.

Caroline
Writing Tutor

is an Architecture and English major with a concentration in Creative Writing. She speaks English and is happy to help with any writing, particularly: 

  • Creative Writing
  • Research Essays
  • Presentations
  • Book reviews
  • Literature reviews
  • Portfolios
  • Inquiry Projects
  • Flash or Short Fiction

Caroline supports clients from any discipline and has an interest in Architecture, English, Psychology, History, Journalism, and Education. 

Ryn (she/her)
Writing Tutor

is an English major with a concentration in Creative Writing. She speaks English. Ryn can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and she enjoys helping with:

  • Flash or short fiction
  • Longer fiction (i.e. novels/manuscripts)
  • Poetry
  • Presentations
  • Screenwriting
  • Research Papers
  • Application Essays
  • Personal Statements

Ryn supports clients from any discipline, and she has an interest in History, Music, English, Philosophy, Psychology, Biology, Women’s & Gender Studies, and Journalism.

Sophie
Writing Tutor

is an Anthropology and French double major. She speaks English. Sophie can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, but especially enjoys working with:

  • Research Papers
  • Presentations
  • Book Reviews
  • Cover Letters
  • Creative Writing
  • Poetry
  • Resumes
  • Annotated Bibliographies 

Sophie supports clients from all disciplines and is most interested in English, WRDS, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, History, and Political Science

Silverixx
Writing Tutor

is a graduate student getting her M.A. in English, Creative Writing. She speaks English and can help you with any form of writing. She most enjoys working with:

  • Creative Writing, including longer fiction (i.e. novels/manuscripts)
  • Research papers
  • Essays
  • Annotated bibliographies
  • Book reviews
  • Graduate-level writing

Silverixx supports clients from any discipline, and she has an interest in Linguistics, Creative Writing, Languages, History, Psychology, Philosophy, Biology, and Chemistry.

Brendan
Writing Tutor

is a Senior/Early Entry Graduate Student pursuing a Master’s in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. Can help writers at any stage of the writing process. Enjoys helping with:

  • Creative Writing (Long and Short Form Fiction/Nonfiction)
  • Essays (Research or Otherwise)
  • Poetry
  • Personal Statements
  • Annotated Bibliographies
  • Presentations
  • MLA & APA Formatting 
  • Theses (Honors & Graduate)
Syerra
Writing Tutor

is an English major with a Concentration in Creative Writing. She speaks English. Syerra can collaborate with clients in any form of writing, and she enjoys helping with:

  • General research essays
  • Resumes
  • Longer fiction
  • Flash & Short Fiction
  • Cover Letters & Application Essays
  • Literature-based essays
  • APA & MLA Citations 
  • Poetry
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.

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.

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.