The Writing Center - About the Tutors
Director
David R. DiSarro, Ph.D.
David earned his doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition from Ball State University in July 2011. He has a M.A. in English from Southern Connecticut State University, where he was also a Graduate Research Fellow, and a B.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Maine at Farmington. David has taught numerous courses in writing, rhetoric, and research at Southern Connecticut State University and Ball State University, as well as designed courses in the History of Women’s Writing and Rhetoric and Writing for the Digital Age. In addition, David has tutored writing across the disciplines, presented at national and regional conferences, and has published several poems and short stories in print and online literary journals. He currently has a book chapter under review on the use of activity theory in writing pedagogy. David tutors in the Writing Center alongside the other Professional and Peer Writing Tutors. He can be reached by phone at (978) 232 - 2237 or by e-mail at ddisarro@endicott.edu.
Professional Writing Tutors
Peer Tutors
Professional Writing Tutors
Lindsey Campbell
Lindsey graduated from Endicott College with a B.S. in communication, a focus in advertising, and a minor in psychology. She earned her M.S. in advertising from Boston University in 2009. Lindsey has been a professional writing tutor for three years, and she previously worked as a peer writing tutor for three years and as a communication tutor for two years. Currently, Lindsey lives in Boston and is working at a marketing communications agency as a web producer and writer.
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Amy Cohn
Although Amy grew up in New York City, she has spent almost her entire adult life in the Boston area. She graduated from Binghamton University with honors in history and election to Phi Beta Kappa and went on to work in publishing for a year. Then she returned to school to earn an M.A. in children's literature at Simmons College. A long career in children's literature and publishing ensued, part of which included (and still includes) wearing an educator's hat (teaching courses in children's literature to undergraduate and graduate students). Amy came to Endicott College and the Division of Academic Resources seven years ago, splitting her time among the Writing Center, one-on-one work with students, and occasional teaching. She enjoys every part of this community tremendously--students, colleagues, and those breathtaking ocean views. Amy is married with two high-school age children.
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Ellen Goldstein
Ellen has a B.A. from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and an M.F.A. in poetry from Emerson College in Boston. She began tutoring at Carleton and has also tutored at the Boston Architecture College. She has been a copy editor and a bookseller, and has published poetry in a wide range of journals. When not tutoring, she is a freelance editor.
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Julie Jensen
Julie holds a B.S. in elementary education from Salve Regina University and an M.A. in foundations of teaching and curriculum from Fairfield University. Julie was a public elementary school teacher for 10 years in Connecticut and Massachusetts school systems. During this time she was a cooperating teacher for graduate and undergraduate education majors, and a district mentor to beginning teachers. She has also served as the assistant program director for the Connecticut Council of Teachers of English. In addition, Julie was awarded a fellowship through the University of Connecticut to participate in the Connecticut Writing Project, where she developed and ran a workshop on maintaining student voice in non-fiction writing. Julie lives on the North Shore with her family.
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Courtney Olmos Ryan
Courtney has a B.A. in history and English from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, and an M.Ed. in secondary education from the University of Phoenix. She completed a college internship with Walt Disney World and worked there as a recreation guest service manager before entering the teaching profession. She taught English and history at Professional and Technical High School in Kissimmee, FL and history at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School in Billerica, MA. She loves to travel and thinks of herself as an adventurer. Courtney lived in London, England in 2006-2007 and considers it one of her greatest adventures. She is happy to call the Boston area home and lives in Winchester with her family.
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Patricia Shepherd
Tricia holds a B.A. in Individualized Studies (2008) and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (2010) from Goddard College in Plainfield, VT. She has lived in/worked as a teacher, librarian, and administrator in Casablanca, Morocco; Las Palmas, Spain; Cairo, Egypt; Blue Hill, Maine; and Asmara, Eritrea. Interested in educational leadership, she served as student trustee at Goddard and is on the Miss Hall's School board of Visitors in Pittsfield, MA. She writes poetry, fiction, short stories, and nonfiction. She currently lives with her husband Jack in Gloucester, MA and Blue Hill, ME. They have two adult children: a son and a daughter -- both live on the west coast.
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Samantha Williams
Sam graduated from Endicott College with a B.S in psychology and a minor in English. She worked as a peer tutor for psychology, statistics, and the Writing Center for three years, and studied abroad at the University of Sydney in Sydney, Australia. She is currently working as a recreation assistant on the Memory Care Unit at Essex Park Rehab and Nursing Center. Sam plans to attend graduate school in a couple of years, although the degree she wishes to receive has yet to be determined. She would love to ultimately settle on a degree that integrates her passion for both psychology and writing.
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Peer Tutors
Peer Tutors are certified by the College Reading and Learning Association
Kelley Bolte
Kelley is from Sunderland, MA. and is majoring in communication with a concentration in advertising and a minor in business administration. She is an active member of The Agency, Endicott's group of student advertising and public relations consultants. In her free time, Kelley enjoys singing, dancing, going to the beach, and relaxing with family and friends.
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Katie Brown
Katie is a business major with a concentration in marketing. She is from Portsmouth, RI. Along with tutoring at the Writing Center, she is also a member of the Endicott College Scholars Program and works part-time in the Mail Center. In her free time she enjoys being involved in team sports like soccer and volleyball, and spending her summers on the beaches in Newport. In the future, Katie hopes to study abroad in Italy and pursue a career in marketing.
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Ashley DiGiantommaso
Ashley is a senior from North Attleboro, MA. She is majoring in communication with a concentration in the field of journalism. Ashley is also the editor-in-chief of the Endicott Observer and a member of the Endicott College Scholars Program. Ashley enjoys helping others, traveling into the city, attending sporting events, and spending time with friends and family. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in magazine journalism.
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Jillianne Ferullo
Jillianne is from Chelmsford, MA and is majoring in communication with a concentration in media studies. She is a member of the Endicott College Scholars Program. In her spare time, Jillianne enjoys playing on intramural teams, practicing the guitar, and going to the beach.
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Emily Fournier
Emily is majoring in psychology with a criminal justice concentration. She grew up in Shrewsbury, MA but moved to Leicester, MA two weeks before starting her freshman year at Endicott. She is a member of REACH Peer Education, the Law and Justice Club, and the Endicott College Scholars Program. She also works off campus at the Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop. After graduation, she plans on going to graduate school to earn a Ph.D. is criminal psychology and to become a criminal psychologist.
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Nicole LeLacheur
Nicole is from Lowell, MA and is majoring in communications with a concentration in contemporary journalism. Nicole is a staff writer for the Endicott Observer and enjoys writing, blogging, crafts, traveling, and going to the beach. She hopes to one day write for a magazine like Real Simple, or do something in the field of writing.
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Lachlan Magee
Lachlan is a business major with a concentration in finance. He is an international student from Melbourne, Australia. After graduating Endicott, he plans on returning to Melbourne to seek out a career in the financial industry. He is also a member of the Endicott College Scholars Program and the Endicott College Men’s Basketball Team. In his spare time he enjoys surfing, fishing, playing sports, relaxing to music, and spending time with friends. He has ambitions to one day continue to travel around the world and discover new places.
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Kimberly McLeod
Kimberly is from Andover, MA. She is majoring in psychology with a human services concentration and a minor in education. Kimberly is a member of the Endicott College Scholars Program and Endicott College Dance Team. She has a passion for working with children and helping others. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and being outdoors.
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Meghan Perkins
Meghan is an English major with a concentration in creative writing. She is from Westminster, MA. She is involved with the Endicott College Scholars Program as well as Endicott Review, Spoken Bird, Comedy Sketch Show Club, and intramurals. She hopes to eventually study abroad in Greece during the spring semester. In the future, she hopes to be an author or an editor in the publishing business.
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Lauren Peterson
Lauren is from Tyngsboro, MA and is majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in communication. Lauren is also a member of the Endicott College Scholars Program. She is news/editorial editor for the Endicott Observer and an editor for the Endicott Review. Lauren hopes to pursue a future in writing.
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Gabrielle Pitocco
Gabrielle is from Middletown, RI and is majoring in interior design with a concentration in sustainability. She is also a member of the Endicott College Scholars Program. At Endicott, Gabrielle is a member of the Community Service Club as well as a member of the International Interior Design Association. At home, her favorite activities include painting, going to the beach, and reading. As a tutor, she hopes to foster other students' success in writing.
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Jessica Richard
Jess is from Hampden, MA and is majoring in English major with a concentration in creative writing and a double minor in environmental and religious studies. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing, being outside in beautiful weather, and spending time with family and friends. In the future, she hopes to attend graduate school to earn a Ph.D. in creative writing and to become a college professor.
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Ashley Vosburgh
Ashley is a psychology major from West Hartford, CT. She is a member of the Endicott Dance Team and the Psychology Club. Ashley enjoys helping people, especially children, and hopes to one day go to school for occupational therapy, specializing in work with young children and infants. Ashley loves to ski in Vermont in the winter and spend her summers on the beach in Cape Cod.
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The Writing Center
Halle Library, Room 126
(978) 232 - 2490
writingcenter@endicott.edu