The Writing Center - About the Tutors
Director
David R. DiSarro, Ph.D.
David earned his doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition from Ball State University in July 2011. He has a M.A. in English from Southern Connecticut State University, where he was also a Graduate Research Fellow, and a B.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Maine at Farmington. David has taught numerous courses in writing, rhetoric, and research at Southern Connecticut State University and Ball State University, as well as designed courses in the History of Women’s Writing and Rhetoric and Writing for the Digital Age. In addition, David has tutored writing across the disciplines, presented at national and regional conferences, and has published several poems and short stories in print and online literary journals. He currently has a book chapter under review on the use of activity theory in writing pedagogy. David tutors in the Writing Center alongside the other Professional and Peer Writing Tutors. He can be reached by phone at (978) 232 - 2237 or by e-mail at ddisarro@endicott.edu.
Professional Writing Tutors
Peer Tutors
* 2012 - 2013 Endicott College Writing Fellow
Professional Writing Tutors
Amy Cohn
Although Amy grew up in New York City, she has spent almost her entire adult life in the Boston area. She graduated from Binghamton University with honors in history and election to Phi Beta Kappa and went on to work in publishing for a year. Then she returned to school to earn an M.A. in children's literature at Simmons College. A long career in children's literature and publishing ensued, part of which included (and still includes) wearing an educator's hat (teaching courses in children's literature to undergraduate and graduate students). Amy came to Endicott College and the Division of Academic Resources seven years ago, splitting her time among the Writing Center, one-on-one work with students, and occasional teaching. She enjoys every part of this community tremendously--students, colleagues, and those breathtaking ocean views. Amy is married with two high-school age children.
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Linda Emma
Linda is an author, journalist, and freelance writer with more than 20 years experience writing for newspapers, magazines, online websites, and private clients. She has a BA in journalism from Northeastern University and currently works as a college instructor, tutor, and private writing coach.
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Ellen Goldstein
Ellen has a B.A. from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and an M.F.A. in poetry from Emerson College in Boston. She began tutoring at Carleton and has also tutored at the Boston Architecture College. She has been a copy editor and a bookseller, and has published poetry in a wide range of journals. When not tutoring, she is a freelance editor.
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Julie Jensen
Julie holds a B.S. in elementary education from Salve Regina University and an M.A. in foundations of teaching and curriculum from Fairfield University. Julie was a public elementary school teacher for 10 years in Connecticut and Massachusetts school systems. During this time she was a cooperating teacher for graduate and undergraduate education majors, and a district mentor to beginning teachers. She has also served as the assistant program director for the Connecticut Council of Teachers of English. In addition, Julie was awarded a fellowship through the University of Connecticut to participate in the Connecticut Writing Project, where she developed and ran a workshop on maintaining student voice in non-fiction writing. Julie lives on the North Shore with her family.
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Courtney Olmos Ryan
Courtney has a B.A. in history and English from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, and an M.Ed. in secondary education from the University of Phoenix. She completed a college internship with Walt Disney World and worked there as a recreation guest service manager before entering the teaching profession. She taught English and history at Professional and Technical High School in Kissimmee, FL and history at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School in Billerica, MA. She loves to travel and thinks of herself as an adventurer. Courtney lived in London, England in 2006-2007 and considers it one of her greatest adventures. She is happy to call the Boston area home and lives in Winchester with her family.
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Jessica Richard
Jess graduated magna cum laude from Endicott with a B.A. in English (creative writing) and a double minor in religious studies and environmental studies. As an undergraduate at Endicott, she had the pleasure to work for the writing center as a peer tutor for three years, graduating with CRLA Level III certification. Originally from Hampden, MA, she enjoys relaxing, being outside in beautiful weather, and spending time with family or friends. Although she has no idea how her future will unfold, she trusts that it will be great.
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Patricia Shepherd
Tricia holds a B.A. in Individualized Studies (2008) and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (2010) from Goddard College in Plainfield, VT. She has lived in/worked as a teacher, librarian, and administrator in Casablanca, Morocco; Las Palmas, Spain; Cairo, Egypt; Blue Hill, Maine; and Asmara, Eritrea. Interested in educational leadership, she served as student trustee at Goddard and is on the Miss Hall's School board of Visitors in Pittsfield, MA. She writes poetry, fiction, short stories, and nonfiction. She currently lives with her husband Jack in Gloucester, MA and Blue Hill, ME. They have two adult children: a son and a daughter -- both live on the west coast.
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Peer Tutors
Peer Tutors are certified by the College Reading and Learning Association
Michelle Backlund
Michelle hopes to someday become a Certified Public Accountant. She is from Whitman, MA. In addition to tutoring at the Writing Center, Michelle tutors various business and accounting courses in the Business Lab. She is also a member of the Endicott College Scholars Program. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys relaxing on the beach, going out with friends, and traveling.
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Katie Brown
Katie is a business major with a concentration in marketing. She is from Portsmouth, RI. Along with tutoring at the Writing Center, she is also a member of the Endicott College Scholars Program and works part-time in the Mail Center. In her free time she enjoys being involved in team sports like soccer and volleyball, and spending her summers on the beaches in Newport. In the future, Katie hopes to study abroad in Italy and pursue a career in marketing.
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Kevin Duffy
Kevin is a sophomore honors student from Reading, MA. Even as a finance major, Kevin knew immediately the Writing Center would be a critical academic resource. He adores both his Endicott family and the surrounding North Shore community. At Endicott, Kevin serves as the Vice President of the Class of 2015, and as a Residence Hall Associate for Healthy Living. Along the North Shore, Kevin works as an industrial sales associate at Fastenal in Peabody, volunteers for the North Shore Habitat for Humanity, and plays in the North Shore baseball league.
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Emily Fournier
Emily is majoring in psychology with a criminal justice concentration. She grew up in Shrewsbury, MA, but moved to Leicester, MA two weeks before starting her freshman year at Endicott. She is a member of REACH Peer Education, the Law and Justice Club, and the Endicott College Scholars Program. Emily was awarded the position of Endicott College Writing Fellow for the 2012 - 2013 academic year. She also works off campus at the Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop. After graduation, she plans on going to graduate school to earn a Ph.D. is criminal psychology and to become a criminal psychologist.
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Elizabeth Griffin
Lizz is a Communications (Media Studies) major from Abington, MA. She is a member of the Equestrian Team, enjoys traveling, reading, writing, and is constantly listening to music.
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Nicole LeLacheur
Nicole is from Lowell, MA and is majoring in communications with a concentration in contemporary journalism. Nicole is a staff writer for the Endicott Observer and enjoys writing, blogging, crafts, traveling, and going to the beach. She hopes to one day write for a magazine like Real Simple, or do something in the field of writing.
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Lachlan Magee
Lachlan is a business major with a concentration in finance. He is an international student from Melbourne, Australia. After graduating Endicott, he plans on returning to Melbourne to seek out a career in the financial industry. He is also a member of the Endicott College Scholars Program and the Endicott College Men’s Basketball Team. In his spare time he enjoys surfing, fishing, playing sports, relaxing to music, and spending time with friends. He has ambitions to one day continue to travel around the world and discover new places.
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Kimberly Pavlovich
Kimberly is from Northampton, MA. She is majoring in with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in Communication. She hopes to work in either publishing or advertising. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, making jewelry, and spending time with friends and family.
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Colby Pastre
Colby is from Sharon, CT and is majoring in English with a concentration in literary studies. He is also a staff writer for the Endicott Observer and studied architecture and creative writing before coming to Endicott. He hopes to one day pursue a career in law.
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Meghan Perkins
Meghan is an English major with a concentration in creative writing. She is from Westiminster, MA. She is involved with the Endicott College Scholars Program, as well as the Endicott Review, Spoken Bird, Comedy Sketch Show Club, and intramurals. Meghan was awarded the position of Endicott College Writing Fellow for the 2012 - 2013 academic year. She hopes to eventually study abroad in Greece during the spring semester. In the future, she hopes to be an author or an editor in the publishing business.
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Nicole Porcello
Nicole is an English major with a concentration in creative writing, and minors in both Spanish and Psychology. She is from Nashua, NH. At Endicott, Nicole is a Resident Assistant, a member of the Endicott College Scholars Program, and Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. She enjoys helping people and hopes to instill a love of writing in others as a writing tutor.
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Rachel Socolow
Rachel is a Liberal Studies major with a concentration in Gender, Sexuality, and Sociology, and a minor in Psychology. She is from Westford, MA. At Endicott, Rachel is a member of the Women's Lacrosse team, the Endicott College Scholars Program, Liberal Studies Honor Society, and President of the EC Alliance. After graduation, she plans on traveling and eventually earning a Ph.D. in sociology.
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Alyson Stearns
Alyson is a Psychology major with a minor in Human Services. She is from South Windsor, CT. Alyson hopes to become a substance abuse counselor when she graduates from Endicott and go to graduate school for a masters degree. In her spare time she enjoys playing softball, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
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The Writing Center
Halle Library, Room 126
(978) 232 - 2490
writingcenter@endicott.edu