Graduate Peer Tutors

Pronouns: He/Him 

Program: M.F.A. Science and Natural History Filmmaking

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: Upper division land resource and environmental science (LRES) classes; upper division writing classes; graduate film courses 

Strengths as a tutor: 

• Research writing 
• Brainstorming and early drafting 
• Sentence structure editing 

A Little About Me: I am pursuing an MFA in Science and Natural History Film. This is my sixth semester working at the writing center; I started here while pursuing my bachelor's in environmental biology with a minor English writing. Outside of MSU, I work in science communications. I have a special place in my heart for biogeochemistry (especially in relation to riparian systems), but I love learning about research projects across all fields! As a tutor, my primary goal is to help folks navigate the stresses of academia and grow more comfortable utilizing their written voice. 

Pronouns: He/Him 

Program: M.F.A. Science and Natural History Filmmaking  

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: Upper division astronomy, planetary science, earth science, and philosophy courses 

Strengths as a Tutor:  

• Distilling complex topics into clear ideas 

• Broad story and argumentation structure 

• Grammar and sentence editing 

• Active listening and collaboration  

A Little About Me: I am originally from Colorado and moved to Montana in 2025. Previously, I worked as a planetarium educator and science writer. I hold a B.A. in Astronomy and Philosophy from the University of Colorado Boulder, where I specialized in planetary science and the philosophy of time. I love interdisciplinary writing and working in the overlapping areas between academic fields. As a tutor, I look forward to working with writers from a wide variety of backgrounds to inspire engaging communication about their research and discovery.  

Pronouns: They/Them 

Program: M.A. English 

Some Subjects/Courses Taken: HIST 507 Writing History, HIST 592 History of American Religion, ENGL 530 Rhetorical Theory, ENGL 510 Studies in Critical Theory, CRWR 437 Craft and Genre: Prose, CRWR 411 Advanced Poetry Workshop 

Strengths as a Tutor: 

• Grammar and proofreading 
• Structure and organization 
• Succinct, effective argumentation 
• Delivering constructive feedback with interpersonal warmth 

A Little About Me: I am a graduate tutor pursuing a master’s degree in English with an emphasis on transhistorical rhetorics. I grew up in the windy wilds of northeastern Montana before moving to Oklahoma to finish my B.A. in Music and Piano Pedagogy. After college, Montana called me home, and I’ve been living in the Bozeman area ever since! In my free time, I enjoy playing and arranging music, going to concerts, reading, writing, and weightlifting. As a tutor, I look forward to building ongoing, collaborative relationships with fellow grad students working in a variety of academic areas. Stop in and see me!