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The Foreign Language Writing Tutors

The Multilingual Writing Center is staffed by Overseas Assistants and by Dickinson students who have experienced study abroad and are recommended by foreign language faculty for their writing ability.

Tutor Language Biography Tutor Development
Omar Ali Arabic    
Xenia Makosky Arabic (studied in Amman, Jordan)   *Multilingual Tutors: Identity Negotiation, Legitimacy, and Tutoring", presented at the National Conference on Peer Tutors of Writing
*"Meeting Writers Where They Are: Self-Direction in the Writing Center", presented to Mid-Atlantic Writing Center Association
Mark Naguib Arabic    
Kyle Titchenell Arabic (studied in Amman, Jordan)    
Ruoning Fang
(she/her)
Chinese   *AI in Writing
Agnes Zhang Chinese   *AI in Writing
Andrew Cummings
(he/him)
French (studied in Praque/Toulouse) Hi everyone! I am a senior French and Russian double major from Scranton, PA. Last school year I had the life-changing opportunity to study abroad in both Prague, Czech Republic and Toulouse, France where I had the privilege to pursue my passion for traveling and getting to experience new cultures. I am looking forward to returning and helping new people at the MWC after my year abroad!  
Tatum Jones French (studied in Toulouse) I am from Charlottesville, Virginia (Go Hoos!) I am majoring in both INBM and French and Francophone Studies, but I also have a secret admiration all things history related. I spent the entire
2022-2023 year in Toulouse, France and I am so excited to meet and help out everyone who comes into the MWC! In my free time you will probably find me watching The Office or thrifting around Carlisle!
 
Georgia Mantione
(she/her)
French Outside of the writing center, I am on the women's soccer team! When I’m not at soccer or in the writing center, I enjoy reading, listening to music, and playing the guitar. I’m so excited to work with you in MWC:)  
Vasilisa Pallis German (studied in Bremen) I’m originally from Odessa Ukraine, but now live in New Jersey. I’m double majoring in German and Russian. Some things I enjoy are swimming, hiking, travelling the world, and learning new languages. I’m very excited to start working in the MWC!  
Jenna Speer German I’m from Concord, MA and have been speaking German my whole life. My extended family lives there, and I recently spent a year living in Freiburg. I am a German major here at Dickinson, and I am excited to help others gain proficiency in a language that is so special to me.  
Rachel Pistol
(they/them)
Hebrew

Hi! I'm an Educational Studies and Psychology major from LA and I'm so excited to be back as a Hebrew tutor. On campus, I can usually be found at a Hillel event or at cooking club. I'd love to help you work through either writing or speaking Hebrew, and I can't wait to see you at the MWC!

 
Gabi Morichi
(she/her)
Italian    
Will Orcutt Italian I’m from Eagleville PA and majoring in INBM and Italian Studies. Some of my hobbies include cooking, watching and playing soccer, and traveling. I’ve lived in Italy for over year and I’d be happy to help with your Italian compositions. I look forward to working with you in the writing center!  
Konoka Uematsu
(she/her)
Japanese Hi! I am a Biology major from Yokohama City, Japan, and I enjoy writing short stories in my free time. My other hobbies include reading, drawing, and listening to music. I'm excited to be a resource for you at the MWC this semester! *AI in Writing
Amos Ek Russian Hello. I am from Hillsboro, New Hampshire. I double-major in Russian and International Studies. I delight in creative writing, games of all kinds, and most any sort of artistic pursuit, from dance to painting to more unorthodox varieties. I think working with you will be enjoyable as well, and am eager to assist in whatever endeavors you pursue here in the MWC.  
Andrew Cummings Russian Hi everyone! I am a senior French and Russian double major from Scranton, PA. Last school year I had the life-changing opportunity to study abroad in both Prague, Czech Republic and Toulouse, France where I had the privilege to pursue my passion for traveling and getting to experience new cultures. I am looking forward to returning and helping new people at the MWC after my year abroad!  
Aziz Muminov Russian

 

 
Denys Sharpylo
(he/him)
Russian Hi everyone! I am a double major in Quantitative Econ and Data Analytics and a Computer Science minor (hopefully!). I love sports, working out, and music. I am looking forward to being of service and helping with what I can!  
Kady Freedman
(she/her)
Spanish Hi everyone! I’m Kady, a born and raised Carlislian, triple major in Spanish, Latin American/Latinx/Caribbean Studies, and Educational Studies, and I’m so excited to be working with you this semester. I’m in Delta Nu, am a huge fan of Gilmore Girls, and love to be creative: anything from painting to crocheting. Can’t wait to work with you soon!  
Emerlee Simons
(she/her)
Spanish I am so excited to join the staff as a Spanish writing tutor! Growing up, I learned Spanish from my Argentine mother and attending school abroad in Argentina, Peru, and Spain. I am continuing my study of Spanish at Dickinson as a double major in Spanish and American Studies, while running sprints on the track and field team in my spare time.    
Kayla Slomeana
(she/her)
Spanish Hi! I am a Neuroscience major and a Spanish minor with a concentration in pre-health from Collegeville, PA. I enjoy learning about the sciences and getting involved in healthcare. I love cheerleading, so you can find me on the Dickinson Cheer team as well! I am super excited to be a part of the MWC staff this year and hope to make a difference within the Dickinson community!  
Emma Glaviano

French,
Overseas Student Assistant

   
Yuna Grignon
(she/her)
French,
Overseas Student Assistant
   
Antonia Gabler
(she/her)
German, 
Overseas Student Assistant
I am an Oversea Student Assistant from Bremen, Germany. At Bremen University I am a senior, majoring in English and Educational Studies. I am originally from Stuttgart (which is in the South of Germany), but I’ve been living in Bremen (which is in the North of Germany) for the past three years. In my free time I enjoy going for walks, reading and meeting with friends for coffee. I’m excited to be at Dickinson for this academic year and to work in the MWC. *AI in Writing
Viviana Ulloa de la Torre
(she/her)
German, 
Overseas Student Assistant
Hi there! I am an Art, English and Education major from the University of Bremen in Germany. I have loved reading and writing since I was little and look forward to being able to help you at the MWC. Besides these two activities, I love gaming (of any kind) and recording podcasts or audiobooks for my family. See you soon! *AI in Writing
Chiara Ciarleglio
(she/her)
Italian, 
Overseas Student Assistant
   
Benedetta Di Gaetano Vitale Italian, 
Overseas Student Assistant
   
Lourdes Curadelli Amani
(she/her)
Spanish, 
Overseas Student Assistant

 

 
Carmen DeBenito Lopez
(she/her)
Spanish, 
Overseas Student Assistant
   
Antonio Villena Gozalez Spanish, 
Overseas Student Assistant