Writing Consulting

Supporting writers of all majors at any point in the writing process.

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Meet the Team!

Assistant Director of Writing Consulting

Amariah is a senior at Albion pursuing a major in Art with a double minor in Art History and Educational Studies. They have a passion for education, working in the art department as a Teaching Assistant for all levels of printmaking and over the summers as an instructor with the Abolitionist Teaching Network. They love singing, tabletop games, and overanalyzing horror movies.

Peer Writing Consultants

Abby is a junior, studying math and history at Albion. On top of being a writing consultant, she is a part of Briton Singers and Concert Choir, and is the music director of Euphonics! Abby loves museums, playing guitar, and her cat!

 

 

My name is Makeba Bantu. I am a senior at Albion College, double majoring in Psychology and Communications. I am a part of the P.M.B honors program, Psi Chi — International Honors Society in Psychology, and a member of the James L. Curtis Institute for Social Change. In addition to being a writing consultant, I am an intern at the Marketing & Communication department on campus. I love boba, reading, and watching reality competition shows.

 

Caroline is a junior at Albion. She is currently double majoring in psychology and history, and she is a member of the P.M.B. Honors program. When she’s not working or studying, Caroline enjoys working out at the Dow, watching movies, and drawing. Although she hopes to have a career in social work, Caroline also has dreams of one day writing and publishing her own novel.

 

Alina is a Biology major with a concentration in neuroscience and on the pre-med track. She enjoys reading, singing, going for walks, playing and coaching lacrosse, and spending time with her friends!

 

 

 

My name is Kayli Renaud and I am a Junior at Albion College. I am majoring in English Literature with a concentration in Secondary Education, and minoring in Theater. I am part of the college marching band, spinning in the color guard and playing in the percussion section. For fun, I can most likely be found watching unusual movies, reading outside, or spending time with friends.

 

My name is Gabby Thomas. I am a sophomore here at Albion College, majoring in Art. In my free time, I draw, make comics, listen to music, and look at pictures of my cat Leonardo.

 

 

 

Maya is a senior at Albion. She is majoring in English literature and is a member of the P.M.B. honors program. Maya is also in the Briton Brigade Marching Band as well as Albion’s Euphonics group. Maya loves reading, writing, painting, and singing. She hopes to be an English professor someday.

 

Robert is currently a sophomore, majoring in business. He runs Cross Country and Track at Albion. In his spare time, he loves to work on cars, listen to music, and spend time with his friends.

 

 

Director of Writing Consulting

Angela graduated from Albion in 2009 and earned her PhD in English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She’s been teaching writing, training writing consultants, and generally nerding out about language with students for over 10 years. Her recent research focuses on how faculty across the curriculum use writing assignments to assess student learning, and how they might do so in more equitable ways.

 

Mission

The Writing Consulting Program at Albion College supports students in their writing across all fields of study, at all levels, and at any point in the writing process. Our purpose is to encourage development of students’ writing skills and foster an environment of inclusive dialogue. We provide suggestions, inspire ideas, and create a collaborative space where students can work toward achieving their goals—from brainstorming and outlining to guided editing for grammar and stylistic voice.
– Peer Writing Consulting staff of 2024-25

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