Drop-In Writing Tutor Bios
Learn more about our Drop-In Writing Tutors!
Tanvi Dutta Gupta
Class of 2023
Major:
Biology concentrating in ecology and evolutionary biology, minor in computer science
Favorite topics to tutor:
Science writing, brainstorming, creative writing, RBAs!
Activities and interests:
Students for a Sustainable Stanford, Stanford Storytelling Project, Stanford Women’s Ultimate, Earth Systems Writers Collective!
Shirley Frame
Class of 2024
Major:
Psychology major, Spanish and Education minors
Favorite topics to tutor:
Theses, introductions, idea mapping, brainstorming, THINK and PWR assignments
Activities and interests:
Art, music, social justice, nature
Briana Garcia
Class of 2024
Major:
English
Favorite topics to tutor:
Creative writing projects, PWR assignments, anything that weaves multiple Englishes together
Activities and interests:
Creative writing, Latinx culture/literature/expression, Disney
Anita Garg
Class of 2022
Major:
Management Science and Engineering, Finance
Favorite topics to tutor:
PWR essays
Activities and interests:
Running, singing, and boba
Leah Harris
Class of 2022
Major:
Major in Psychology with an emphasis in Neuroscience. Minor in Electrical Engineering.
Favorite topics to tutor:
Personal statements, PWR papers, creative writing pieces
Activities and interests:
Dancing, reading fantasy and spy novels, being a Matriculate advising fellow
Winnie Huang
Class of 2022
Major / Minor:
Environmental Systems Engineering/ Chemistry & CS
Favorite topics to tutor:
Speeches and Research papers
Activities and interests:
Baking, Knitting, “Playing” Instruments, Drawing
Hannah Kunzman
Class of 2022
Major:
Philosophy & Religious Studies, Ethics in Society, Spanish
Favorite topics to tutor:
Brainstorming, philosophy papers, creative nonfiction
Activities and interests:
Watercolor painting, cooking, swimming
Evelyn Kuo
Class of 2023
Major:
English major, CSRE and TAPS minors
Favorite topics to tutor:
Personal statements, creative writing, close readings, PWR essays, speeches, flow
Activities and interests:
Creative writing, theater, film/TV, racial justice
Sarah Lee
Class of 2022
Major:
International Relations
Favorite topics to tutor:
PWR 1 papers, creative writing, and organization!
Activities and interests:
Baking, eating baked goods, reading The New York Times and The Atlantic, listening to NPR and The Daily!
Enshia Li
Class of 2022
Major:
English Literature, East Asian Studies
Favorite topics to tutor:
Literary analysis, resumes and cover letters, application essays
Activities and interests:
Stanford Debate, creative writing, music
Tiffany Liu
Class of 2023
Major:
English, Symbolic Systems
Favorite topics to tutor:
PWR assignments, essay structuring, creative writing, science writing
Activities and interests:
Dancing, reading, and doing the NYT crossword
Zach Lo
Class of 2023
Major:
Film & media studies major, education minor
Favorite topics to tutor:
Brainstorming, creative writing, PWR 1 essays
Activities and interests:
Hiking, country music, handmade pasta
Natalie Longmire-Kulis
Class of 2022
Major / Minor:
International Relations / Human Rights
Favorite topics to tutor:
Personal statements, creative writing pieces, rhetorical analyses
Activities and interests:
Running, yoga, cooking, learning languages, traveling, and, of course, writing!
David Ludeke
Class of 2021
Major:
Environmental Systems Engineering
Favorite topics to tutor:
Applications, scientific writing, and anything to do with languages or linguistics; also early-stage drafting where I can help to talk through how to arrange initial ideas and arguments into a logical outline.
Activities and interests:
Running, being in the ocean (swimming or scuba diving), drawing/painting, reading epic fantasy series, and practicing sign language with my friends.
Christina MacIntosh
Class of 2022
Major:
English Major (Creative Writing track), Earth Systems Minor
Favorite topics to tutor:
Brainstorming, outlining, PWR assignments
Activities and interests:
Student steward at Stanford Farm, distance running, backpacking
Lexie Maltzman
Class of 2023
Major:
English major, Education minor
Favorite topics to tutor:
Argumentative essays, brainstorming, outlining
Activities and interests:
YA novels, comedy, education, and politics
Sol Martinez
Class of 2022
Major:
American Studies
Favorite topics to tutor:
Brainstorming, English and history assignments, and anything peers are especially passionate about!
Activities and interests:
Ballet Folklórico de Stanford, crocheting, learning from abolitionist organizers, and exploring local history museums
Natalie Milan
Class of 2024
Major:
Sociology
Favorite topics to tutor:
Topic brainstorming, personal narratives -- really anything that taps into a student's uniqueness!
Activities and interests:
Global Health Student Council, crafting, cooking, and being outdoors
Samuel Ogunsanya
Class of 2023
Major:
Human Biology + Music (minor)
Favorite topics to tutor:
Politics, Race, Biology, and Science Communication
Activities and interests:
Piano, Personal Knowledge Management (fancy note taking), Gym
Kathryn Radziwonski
Class of 2022
Major:
English major, Computer Science minor
Favorite topics to tutor:
Outlining and critical writing assignments!
Activities and interests:
Stanford Cheerleading, Kids with Dreams, hiking
Merissa Rieken
Class of 2023
Major:
Product Design
Favorite topics to tutor:
Creative writing , personal statements, and brainstorming
Activities and interests:
Axe Committee, hanging out in QSpot, and cooking new dishes!
Courtney Rosales
Class of 2023
Major:
Major in English (Creative Writing), Minor in Spanish and Biology
Favorite topics to tutor:
I love all writing but I especially love any short stories, poems, or personal writing pieces that you're willing to share!
Activities and interests:
I am a Camp Kesem counselor, a choreographer for the Common Origins dance team, and I am deeply passionate about animals and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community!
Barbara Sanford
Class of 2023 or 2024 (she's a sophomore and a half)
Major:
International Relations; Minor: Education
Favorite topics to tutor:
PWR assignments, brainstorming, anything I can help you with!
Activiteis and interests:
Baking, hiking, reading, crafting, etc!
Udani Satarasinghe
Class of 2022
Major:
Management Science & Engineering
Favorite topics to tutor:
Brainstorming, PWR 1, personal statements/application prompts
Activities and interests:
Sculpting/drawing, cooking, exploration walks, learning about new startups
Ben Shell
Class of 2023
Major:
English Major, Film & Media Studies Minor
Favorite topics to tutor:
Creative writing, Concept development, Brainstorming, Analysis papers
Activities and interests:
Film/TV, DJing, running, screenwriting
Jordan Tirico
Class of 2023
Major:
Political Science, MCS minor
Favorite topics to tutor:
Pre-writing process, creative writing, style
Activities and interests:
Sports (soccer, nba, formula 1), history, poker, the law
Sam Waddoups
Class of 2023
Major:
English and Linguistics majors
Favorite topics to tutor:
Creative writing, RBAs, conclusions, philosophy papers
Activities and interests:
Stanford Storytelling Project, hiking and being in nature, Writers' Collective
Hanna Yip
Class of 2022
Major:
Computer Science, Music
Favorite topics to tutor:
Creative writing, PWR assignments, personal statements, applications
Activities and interests:
Stanford Internet Observatory, Ultimate Frisbee, and chamber music
Crystal Zepeda
Class of 2024
Major:
Undeclared (possibly MS&E)
Favorite topics to tutor:
Personal statements, PWR assignments, brainstorming
Activities and interests:
Baking desserts, playing unhealthy amounts of Splatoon 2, spending time with my family
Linda Zhou
Class of 2022
Major:
East Asian Studies, Minor: Digital Humanities
Favorite topics to tutor:
Brainstorming, literary analyses, argumentative essays
Activities and interests:
DJing, reading sci-fi and fantasy stories, exploring cities