Meet the Reading & Writing Tutors!
Hello there! I’m Courtney, the Lead Writing Tutor of the Reading and Writing Center. While my concentration in school was in fine art, I have experience with many types of academic and creative writing. I’m always thrilled to tutor students in art, history, and creative writing, though I am more than happy to work with students across all disciplines as well. In studying the craft as a writer, I wish nothing more than to provide whatever help students seek. I believe these interactions to be a collaborative effort between tutor and student that enables both of us to glean knowledge off each other. I am also active workshop curator here at the RWC, so I’m always looking forward to sharing helpful tips and tricks about academic and professional writing, and even storytelling with you all.
Hello, my name is Kate and I’m a writing tutor at the Annandale Reading and Writing Center. I’m currently a student here at NOVA and I plan to transfer to George Mason University to complete my bachelor’s degree in psychology. As a student, I understand how difficult the writing process can be and I really enjoy helping other students work through that struggle. I love being a tutor because it allows me to use my passion for writing in a way that directly assists and encourages other students to reach their goals. Stop by during in-person hours or schedule a session virtually for any writing help that you may need, I look forward to meeting you!
Meet the ESL & World Language Tutors!
Hola, My name is Virginia Oman and I am a Spanish tutor at the World Language Center. I am a native Spanish speaker that enjoys foreign languages. I am also fluent in English and I can converse in French. I have lived in many foreign lands and I am very interested in other cultures. I am delighted to be working at the World Language Center sharing my knowledge about Spanish grammar, vocabulary and culture. I look forward to helping the students excel in their understanding and use of the Spanish language. Bienvenidos!
Hola, my name is Rosa Williams. I have worked at the World Language Center since 2014. It has been a joy to help students learn my native language. My goal is to make sure that all the students become successful and fluent in Spanish with good grammatical and pronunciation skills. I taught Spanish for six years at an elementary School in Alaska, and twelve years in the Fairfax County Public Schools.
I am looking forward to seeing you at the center for individual or small group tutoring, show you the software programs, and educate you in Latin American Culture. I also host a Conversation Cafe every week, everyone is welcome to join us.
Hi, my name is Juliet and I’m an ESL tutor. I’m a native speaker and have been living in Virginia my whole life. I absolutely love learning about other cultures from around the globe and love helping others practice their English skills. I am currently in the process of learning Mandarin, so I understand how difficult it can be to learn another language. The most important thing is to never give up, to learn from your mistakes, and to keep an optimistic attitude. I look forward to meeting you and helping you with any questions you may have about the English language!
Bonjour, my name is Adisu Samuel, and I am your French Tutor here in the Annandale Campus. I am currently a NOVA student majoring in Political Science. I understand that the process of learning and adapting to a new language/culture may be quite challenging at the beginning but fortunately I am here for you so I will make sure you get into the right path. Also, I am a student, so I know it feels like when some of the things said in class are not clear or if you missed a class for whatever reason and you want to catch up but don’t know how. Well, don’t worry you are in the right place! Make sure you set up an appointment online or visit me at the office. Looking forward to meeting you all. À bientôt!
Meet the Math & Science Tutors!
Hi, my name is Antonio Alt, the person in the middle, and I am a math and science tutor. I am currently a Nova student and I’m planning to major in Physics. Yep, I’m a certified nerd. I’m more than happy to help anyone with any math or physics questions and I hope I can help you understand what your teacher is showing you in class. Swing by if you ever need any help with school!
Hope you have a good semester, Antonio
Meet the Staff!
Hello, my name is Brian and I’m the ESL Center Supervisor. Stop by CFH 408 to explore some of the resources that are available to language students. Make an appointment to see a tutor, or log in to use a computer. We have a lot of language learning software that is free for students to use. Our staff is here to help and many of them were language students themselves, so they are familiar with the challenges that come with learning a new language. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. We want to help you unlock your potential!
