Meet Our Staff
Director
Andrea Rosso Efthymiou, PhD
Originally from California, Andrea has worked in writing center administration in the New York area since 2007. Andrea researches how working in a writing center affects tutors’ civic engagement. She earned her PhD at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and her BA at University of California at Los Angeles. Outside of the writing center, she can often be found cooking, swimming, or traveling with her family.
Coordinator, Writing Curriculum & Tutoring
Annalee Roustio, MFA
Annie (she/her) is a writer and writing enthusiast who comes to Queens College by way of the Midwest, where she earned her Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Bachelors degrees in English and French. She’s worked in writing centers since 2017 when she began as a peer tutor. When not on campus, she’s likely exploring the city with friends or reading on the train.
Savitri
Hi everyone! I’m Savitri and I am here to introduce you to the Writing Center. I can help you set up your account with the Writing Center and help you schedule your consulting sessions. Feel free to come to me with your questions and concerns, so we can work together to get the best out of your Writing Center experience!
Major: Accounting and English
Casey
Hello everyone! My name is Casey and I’m a student at City Tech. My job is to welcome you to our writing center, show you how to make appointments and utilize our resources, and answer any questions you may have about our space. My goal is to make your experience enjoyable, so feel free to stop by and book your appointment today!
Major: Radiologic Technology
Alanis (she/her)
Hi there! I’m Alanis, an advertising major & photography minor here at QC. Whether you’re just starting out or finishing your writing, I am happy to help! With experience in ENG110 and ENG130, I am confident to assist you. I am also open to working with other subjects or topics as well! Additionally, I have experience in Caribbean English-derived languages, and Caribbean/Cultural literature, so feel free to reach out if you ever need support in those areas. I cannot wait to work with you!
Major: Advertising
Alexia
Hi everyone! My name is Alexia and I am a senior with a major in psychology and a minor in health sciences. I am excited to help you strengthen your work and to provide guidance on bringing your writing to its full potential. I look forward to seeing you at our next session!
Major: Psychology
Lexy
Hey! My name is Lexy. I’m a Freshman at QC, and I’m studying to become a big boss lady somewhere in the business field. Although I’m new to QC and the writing center, I’m super outgoing and proficient in not only accomplishing goals we will create together but also building a level of comfort that can make you feel more confident in your work.
Mishael (she/her)
Hi everyone! My name is Mishael and my major is Communication Sciences and Disorders. I also minor in linguistics. I love learning about new cultures and languages! I am intermediate in ASL (still learning!) and fluent in Urdu.
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Natalie
Hi there! I’m Natalie, a Junior double-majoring in sociology and political science. In addition to tutoring at the Writing Center, I’m an editor for The Knight News and a lifelong creative writer. I’m eager to help make navigating the writing process a little easier for you! My mission is to equip you with tools to help you clearly express your ideas and boost your voice and confidence as an English writer. I welcome writing of all academic disciplines and genres as well as professional writing, such as cover letters and resumes. If you need any special accommodations, I will do my best during our tutoring session to accommodate you however I can. Finally, a fun fact about me: I have 4+ years’ experience studying French!
Major: Political Science, Sociology
Peter
Hello! My name is Peter and I’m currently majoring in English here at Queens College. I’m eager to help with just about any type of writing that you may need at any level. As someone who has dabbled in multiple majors and fields here at QC, I’m experienced with writing assignments from many different disciplines, including economics, history, and urban studies. My goal in tutoring you is to help you grow as a writer, leaving you better prepared and more confident in your writing through one-to-one support. I look forward to our session!
Major: English
Rosalynn
Hello and nice to meet you. My name is Rosalynn, and I am a senior at Queens College and Macaulay Honors. I am pursuing a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, along with a minor in English and Writing. I aspire to become a teacher. This semester, I am working as a reporter for the Knight News and tutor for Ignite Teach for America. Since I was a child, I have tutored my siblings and they taught me how much easier it can be when you have someone to talk about your writing with. I look forward to working with you!
Major: Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Thomas
Hi everyone! My name is Thomas and I am an Economics/English major here at Queens College. I am a passionate songwriter and love to play drums in my free time. At the QC Writing Center, I strive to help students become more confident in their writing and willing to work with all sorts of academic disciplines.
Major: Economics, English
Boguslaw
Hi everyone! I’m a writing tutor fueled by a passion for writing and expression. I have a BA in English and Psychology, and I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in English. With our sessions, I strive to provide personalized guidance and constructive feedback to help foster your confidence for various writing assignments. When the writing assignments start piling up, my motto is: A word count a day keeps the deadline at bay.
Catherine (she/her)
Hi there! My name’s Catherine and I’m a Master of Fine Arts student in Creative Writing. I have a BA in Literary Arts and Applied Math and worked briefly in the entertainment and publishing industries. I’m excited to work with you, and hope you’ll leave our sessions with a sense of confidence and autonomy in your unique voice and writing process. 😊
Maddy (she/her)
Hi there! My name is Maddy and I am an MFA student in poetry. I have a BA in English with a concentration in creative writing but am willing and able to help with a range of subjects and disciplines re: writing widely defined! I will meet you at whatever stage you’re at in the process, whether that be brainstorming, revising, or citing your sources!
Manuela
I am a graduate student who majored in Media and Film Studies. I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Media Studies at Queens College. As an immigrant to the United States, I had to overcome barriers of language and culture. It was with the help of tutors at the writing center that I was challenged to confront this fear as I was taught to learn, improve, and serve.
Therefore, I would encourage every one of you to just make an appointment today. I promise you: it is more what you can win than what you can lose! As the Senior Editor at the Knight News, it is a joy to teach you strategies to edit. However, I would prefer to teach you how to structure your writing and let your knowledge and creativity do the rest. I want to meet oyu at whatever stage you are in: let’s make this together!
Noa
Hello! My name is Noa, I’m a grad student in the MFA program, and I work with both English and Spanish. I am a poet and a translator, and I went to Vassar undergrad. In our time together, I hope to help you feel clear about what the assignment is, confident about the next steps to take in your work, and comfortable talking through any questions, concerns, or just general brainstorming. I’m happy to work with you across many types of genres—creative, business, academic writing—and meet you at any stage in the process.
Shawn (she/her)
As an English graduate who specializes in business writing, I’ve learned how to combine various skills to make writing more transformative. Whether it’s academic or business-related, I can help you strengthen your work by capturing your voice and bringing it to life. I look forward to working with you!
The Writing Center is lucky to collaborate with the Queens College AANIPISI Project’s multilingual AAPI tutors. In prior semesters, QCAP tutors, as well as additional members of the QCWC staff, have worked with students in a variety of languages including Bengali, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish, Urdu, and more.
Please reach out or visit QCWC to inquire about multilingual tutoring.
QC Writing Center
Location: Kiely Hall 229
Email: qc.writing.center@qc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-997-5676