Administration & Staff

Scott Chiu, Ph.D. (he/him/they)

Director of the Writing Center / Associate Professor of English
scottchiu@CalLutheran.edu
805-493-3785

Jess Rodil (she/her, they/them)

Writing Center Coordinator
jrodil@CalLutheran.edu
805-493-3042

More About Jess Rodil (she/her, they/them)

Jess coordinates the daily operations and supervises student employees of the Writing Center. She also serves as the Vice President of the Southern California Writing Centers Association.

What languages do you speak?
English (fluent), Kapampangan (can fully understand but can only speak words or phrases), and Tagalog (learning - beginner).

Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I was born and raised in the U.S. (California), but my family is from the Philippines (Pampanga province). My mom is from Guagua, and my dad is from Masantol. As such, I consider myself Filipino American.

What are your horoscope signs?
Capricorn (sun and rising), Cancer (moon).

Current Favorite Food?
Sushi!

Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
The Bear and The Pitt. Sinners!

Peer Writing Consultants (Fall 26)

Mauktika (she/her)

Graduate Writing Consultant

More About Mauktika (she/her)

What are your writing strengths or areas of expertise?
My areas of expertise in writing are mainly academic reading and writing, vocabulary, poetry, creative writing, grammar check, proof reading, report writing and paying attention to detail with respect to any type of written content.

Current Favorite Food?
Pasta

Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I identify as an Indian. I was born in Portland, Oregon, but grew up in Bangalore, a city in India.

What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada

What is the most significant educational experience you have had so far (the people, place, event, moment, etc.)?
The most significant educational experience I have had so far was when I pursued a post graduate diploma in neuropsychology. During the tenure of this course, I had the opportunity to bolster my knowledge, gain insight about neuropsychology, got exposure to practical aspects as a trainee psychologist, and most important of all, made amazing friends that I adore dearly.

Chloe (she/her)

Undergraduate Writing Consultant

More About Chloe (she/her)

What do you want to do after you graduate?
After I graduate, I'm planning on attending law school and working with a non-profit in anti-human trafficking.

Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
The Last of Us

What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English and some Hebrew

Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I was born in Pennsylvania, but I mostly grew up in California right here in Agoura Hills.

Current Favorite Food?
Chocolate

Aliyah (she/her)

Undergraduate Writing Consultant

More About Aliyah (she/her)

Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I was born and raised in SoCal. I am half Mexican, half Bengali.

What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
Intermediate - Spanish

What do you want to do after you graduate?
After I graduate, I am going to attend law school.

Current Favorite Food?
Ravioli

Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Nirvanna the Band the Show

Make an Appointment

805-493-3257
writingcenter@CalLutheran.edu

The Writing Center

Contact Us

writingcenter@CalLutheran.edu

805-493-3257

Location

132 Pearson Library

Virtual (Zoom)

Hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed
Check the schedule for additional hours.