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Writing Center Tutors
Miguel DeJesus
Major: Programming
Hometown/Country of Origin: Manhattan, NY
Age: 20
Languages Spoken: English
Writing Tutor Since: Spring 2021
Semesters at STCC: 4
Favorite Book: Come to Me by Amy Bloom
Favorite Food: Clam Chowder
What I Love About Writing: It gives me a way to express myself, and to be free without being held down by questions that have a prompt or a required response.
One Fun Fact About Me is: I build and fix computers that have had issues. I always find a way to outdo myself when building them, which feels great.
Eylen Diaz Soto
Major: Biology
Hometown/Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Age: 17
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish
Writing Tutor Since: Spring 2020
Semesters at STCC: 3
Favorite Book: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
Favorite Food: Ramen
What I Love About Writing: You can better articulate your thoughts and emotions, creating a safe haven for you to express yourself.
One Fun Fact About Me is: During the summer, I enjoy cliff diving and exploring nature.
Deon Goines Jr
Major: Environmental Science
Hometown/Country of Origin: Agawam, MA
Age: 19
Languages Spoken: English
Writing Tutor Since: Spring 2020
Semesters at STCC: 2
Favorite Book: Nature Wars/Scary Godmother Collection/Earth The Definitive Visual Guide
Favorite Food: Mozzarella Sticks
What I Love About Writing: Having an easily accessible and quick medium to lay down my ideas and thoughts in the exact way I want to convey them.
One Fun Fact About Me is: The environment is a giant priority for me, I tend to pick up bottles discarded in the woods as well as discarding any waste food I have in the woods nearby to bolster that ecosystem.
Kaylah Sheppard
Major: General Studies
Hometown/Country of Origin: Valley Stream, NY
Age: 18
Languages Spoken: English
Writing Tutor Since: Spring 2020
Semesters at STCC: 3
Favorite Book: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Favorite Food: Jamaican Chicken Patties
What I Love About Writing: I see writing as a way to express myself and a great outlet when I’m stressed or upset or even when I just want to have some fun.
One Fun Fact About Me is: I’m currently learning sign language and I’m working toward becoming fluent.