Undergraduate Writing Peer Tutors and Student Administrative Assistants
Undergraduate Peer Tutors

Andie San Lius (she/her)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: Literary Journalism
I have loved writing ever since I was young, beginning with fictional stories I wrote as a kid to reporting at the collegiate level. I recently finished Humanities Core and have experience writing a variety of different styles, both creative and technical. I look forward to working with you all!

Ava Kidder (she/her)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: Psychology

Cathy Nguyen (she/her)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: Psychology & Neurobiology
Even if you do not enjoy writing, I hope that I can make the process more engaging, fun, or at the very least more tolerable! I can support all types of writing, including but not limited to formal essays, creative writing, or personal statements/resumes. My specialty lies in literary/ rhetorical/visual analyses and Humancore papers. In my free time, I like to draw, write poetry, and listen to Kpop. Languages: English and Vietnamese (Speaking)

Corinna Chin (she/her)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: Literary Journalism

Desirae N. Aldana (she/her)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: Criminology, Law and Society; Psychological Sciences
Per the stereotypical pipeline, I grew up with a love of books and that has evolved into a love of writing! I’m most familiar with social science and humanities-type papers, but my goal is to help you find your voice in whatever piece you may write. I’m really interested in personal narratives, analytical essays, grammar/punctuation, and helping you find the general “flow” of your piece. If you’re interested in books, anime, pop culture and media, feel free to stop by and say hello!

Jamie Li Damonti (she/her)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: History and Criminology, Law and Society
I love writing, but as a former self-proclaimed “bad writer,” I understand how overwhelming putting together a paper can feel! I’m also a Humanities Core survivor, so I have experience writing rhetorical analysis essays, historical and art historical research papers, and literary papers, and I’m familiar with all current Humanities Core readings! In my free time, I love to read creative or political pieces! If not writing, I’m normally yapping with anyone and everyone or baking!

Kade Brown (he/him)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: Film & Media Studies with an emphasis on television writing.

Lana L. Noguera (she/her)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: Business Economics
I genuinely enjoy writing research-based papers as well as argumentative essays. I find it fun to formulate an argument into one cohesive piece. Additionally, I have a lot of experience in mentoring for job recruitment including resume critiques, LinkedIn critiques, cover letters, application overviews, and more! On campus, I am involved in the Undergraduate Business Association as the VP of Company Relations, and the business leadership fraternity, Lambda Phi Nu, as the Chief Operating Officer. I am so passionate about helping others grow both personally and professionally, and am excited to contribute to your success in writing!

Melinda Radilla (she/her/ella)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: Education Science and Social Ecology (Psychological Science)

Ruth Emily Edillor (she/her)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: Public Health Sciences
I have experience in writing research projects, lab reports, and argumentative papers. I also have experience in literary analyses and personal statements. I enjoy brainstorming ideas with other students and helping them be more creative with their writing, whether it is a short story or a persuasive essay. At the Writing Center, I am excited to help students gain confidence in their writing and communication skills, as well as to guide them through the writing process. Looking forward to working with you all! Languages: Tagalog (fluent)

Shannie Luu (she/her)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: English, Double Minor: Humanities & Law and Psychological Sciences
I enjoy working on argumentative essays and close reading papers (rhetorical, poetry, literary), but I also like creative writing pieces and research papers. I took Hum.Core in its current World-building theme, so I’m familiar with the readings and types of writing styles the program teaches! Even though these are the areas I’m most familiar with, I’m always open to learning about new topics and looking at other types of writing that fits your needs, whether that’s personal statements, cover letters, or scholarship essays! I like painting, playing music, going to the beach, coffee AND matcha, and I’m currently on the pre-law route.

Nora Tang (she/her)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: Business Economics

Linda Zhu (she/her)
Undergraduate Peer Tutor
Major: Art
Student Administrative Assistants

Destiny S. Bowman (she/her)
Student Administrative Assistant
Major: Political Science and Criminology, Law and Society
I am a third year double majoring in Political science and Criminology. This is my first year as an SAA and I am excited to work with everyone! I like to spend my time hanging out with friends and family, listening to music, and finding new spots to eat at in Irvine! Hoping for a great year 🙂

Kate G.Chuidian (she/her)
Student Administrative Assistant
Major: Art
I am a second year art major, and this is my first year working at the Writing Center. In my spare time, I love to draw, listen to music (boygenius, Hozier, and BTS are some of my favorite artists), and hang out with my friends! I’m passionate about all things creative and hope to travel to many different places in the future.

John Nguyen (he/him)
Student Administrative Assistant
Major: Business Administration; Minor: Philosophy
This is my first year at the Writing Center as a Student Administrative Assistant (SAA). I am a second-year Business Administration major with a minor in Philosophy. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, going on hikes, playing volleyball, and spending quality time with friends. Nice to meet you!
Languages: English and Vietnamese (fluent)

Ailene Roque (she/her)
Student Administrative Assistant
Major: Biological Sciences
This is my second year at the writing center! I enjoy eating sushi and spending time with my little dog, Maxine (she’s a mixed poodle). Feel free to stop by if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment at the writing center!