Name: Kenneth Batiste (Writing Center Student Tutor)
Area of Study: Computer Science Transfer Pathway
Strengths: I am good at helping people organize their papers and finding new ways to support their ideas or add content. I love to hear everyone’s unique perspectives, so I’m willing to help write for any topic.
Schedule:
- Monday (In-person & Zoom): 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday (Zoom): 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday (In-person & Zoom): 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Friday (Zoom): 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fun Fact: I am Ojibwe. My name is Naawiigezhic in Ojibwe, which roughly translates to sunset. My favorite book is Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu, my favorite movie is “Waltz with Bashir”, and my favorite anime is “One Piece” (even though I’m not finished yet).
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Name: Zakkery Brandt
Area of Study: Business Transfer AS
Strengths: Can help with any type of writing, but specializes in grammar/syntax, MLA, Chicago, and rhetorical essays.
Schedule:
- Tuesday & Thursday (In-person & Zoom): 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fun Fact: I spent a year in Belgium in 10th grade and speak French fluently
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Adam K
Writing Tutor
I attended NHCC from 2019 to 2021 and I absolutely loved my time here, building strong foundations in writing and biology. I transferred to the University of Minnesota as a history major and became well versed in Chicago formatting. I've also taken genetics, developmental biology, and general chemistry, so I can assist with ACS formatting and some scientific writing as well.
Availability:
Tuesday & Thursday (Zoom): 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Name: Isabella Feulner
Area of Study: Liberal Arts and Sciences AA
Strengths: I can help with any kind of writing, and I’m familiar most with APA, MLA, and research papers.
Schedule:
- Thursday (In-person): 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Friday (In-person): 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fun Fact: I love building LEGOs in my spare time and I hope to go into Neuroscience in the future!
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Name: Edward “Ed” Hahn (Writing Center Co-Coordinator)
Writing Strengths: As a writing teacher in the English Department, I love helping writers discover ideas and organize and develop their thoughts. I'm very familiar with essays for nursing, history, and English courses as well as for scholarship and program applications.
Schedule:
- Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Zoom), 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (In-person)
- Friday (In-person): 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fun Fact: I have two wonderful daughters, Greta (2 y/o) and Ivy (4 y/o), who make me laugh, cry, sing, and learn every day.
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Name: Bernadette Nelson
Area of Study: Psychology
Strengths: I am particularly good with grammar, syntax, text analysis, and general writing principles, like taught in College Writing. I am good with MLA citations, but not very familiar with APA or Chicago citations, though I am willing to educate myself on them. I am happy to help with whatever!
Schedule:
- Wednesday (In-person): 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Friday (Zoom): 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fun Fact: In elementary school, I wanted to be an author of children’s books
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Name: Mimi P. Truong
Area of Study: Majoring in Psychology
Strengths: General writing courses. Not familiar with Chicago citations or business reports but still willing to help.
Schedule:
- Tuesday: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Fun Fact: Along with being a new writing tutor, I also participate in NHCC’S Veterans club in hopes of continuing my personal growth through giving back to those who have served.
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Name: Cheyenne Vaughn (Writing Center Co-Coordinator)
Strengths: I can help with any type of writing assignment, but I have a large amount of experience with APA, nursing writing, and EAP. Also, I can help with improving digital literacy skills (Microsoft Office, Basic Computer Skills, etc.).
Schedule:
- Monday (In-person & Zoom): 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Nursing writing tutoring in BHCC), 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday (Zoom): 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday (In-person & Zoom): 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday (In-person & Zoom): 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Friday (Zoom): 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fun Fact: I used to teach English in Okinawa, Japan, a tropical island similar to Hawai’i.
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Name: Katiya Wandrie
Area of Study: Paralegal
Strengths: I can assist students with general writing classes as I have some skill in MLA and APA citation. However, I am not an expert with Chicago citation.
Schedule:
- Monday (Zoom): 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday (Zoom): 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday (Zoom): 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fun Fact: I exist.
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Steven A
EAP Professor
I teach EAP (English Language for Academic Purposes) courses at NHCC. I’m also the EAP Writing Center Liaison. I’m available for tutoring on Wednesday afternoons (12:00-3:00) and Thursday afternoons (3:00-5:00).
Availability:
Wednesday afternoon 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday afternoon 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.