Writing & Language Tutoring

Hey there- I’m Emerson, one of the BLC’s Writing Tutors. I’m a second-year student currently pursuing my associate degree, intending to major in Wildlife Ecology. "In my spare time I enjoy camping, attending poetry open-mics (one of my poems is being published in an anthology this year!), catching snakes, playing TTRPGs, and arguing with strangers online about the classifications of local fungi. "My favorite book is Hope Jahren’s memoir “Lab Girl”, but I also read a lot of fantasy and horror novels.

As a first-year Running Start student here at Cascadia, I’m pursuing an Associates degree in Integrated Studies. After graduating, I hope to continue my educational journey at a four-year college and earn a major in education, literature, or political science. "In my freetime, I enjoy reading historical fiction, dystopian novels, and academic nonfiction. I also love watching period dramas and satire, and can often be found listening to indie rock and playing my own songs on guitar. My other hobbies include weightlifting, graphic design, and solitaire. "I dabble in many varieties of writing, mostly fiction, poetry, songwriting, and journalism. Currently, I write and edit articles for my high school’s Journalism Club, and am working on editing a novel and completing another poetry anthology. "This will be my first quarter as a writing tutor, and I look forward to inspiring a love of literature and writing in my fellow students. I hope to give a sense of clarity and understanding to others, and to help writers discover their own voice, and the potential they have to persuade, describe, and inspire emotional connections in others. Words and linguistic expression have always been my true love, and sharing this love with other writers through guidance will be an unbelievably rewarding experience.

Hello! I am a freshman at Cascadia this year as a first time tutor and am currently planning on majoring in Creative Writing, Arts and Humanities as of now. As a kid, my mom always loved to read books out loud to my siblings and I before bed which would begin my book fever later on in life. It took me a while to get into reading as a hobby but I finally did some years ago and have since been growing my collection. "I enjoy reading fiction the most, ranging from romance, fantasy and dystopian, to the non-fictions books I have on my shelves surrounding my other areas of interest in the world like social politics and nature. "In my free time I enjoy watching shows from around the world, or anything that peaks my interest, working on the outline for a book I'm writing, taking my dog on walks, and exercising. "I have always enjoyed the world of writing in some for or fashion and am grateful to have this opportunity to grow my skill set.

Hi, my name is Olivia Hernandez. I tutor Spanish this quarter. I am currently attending UW Bothell as well as Cascadia. I am getting a degree in Business with a concentration in leadership and strategic innovation with a minor in Spanish. This is my first time tutoring, but I look forward to gaining connections with my students and helping other people learn. I love to teach about things I understand well and am passionate about. In my spare time I like to go to the gym and also do SoulCycle.

Hi! My name is Sophia, and I tutor Japanese at Cascadia. I will graduate this spring, and starting in Fall I am attending UW Seattle with a tentative major in Linguistics. Tutoring is something I like to do because I get to interact with students who want to learn and understand more about what I’m passionate about, and through that I can help get them to where they want to go in their studies. In my spare time, I like to bake, listen to music, or hang out with my dog.

Hello! My name is Eli and this will by second year at Cascadia as a Running Start student. I am currently pursuing an Associate in Business and plan to continue pursuing business/economics at UW Seattle once I graduate. I enjoy reading non-fiction, particularly historical or economic works. While I occasionally read fictional books, I prefer the connection and applicability of real, powerful stories. As a new writing tutor, I hope to help others cultivate the passion for writing and literature that I have gained through my own experience in academia.

Hello! My name is Julia and I am senior at HM Jackson High School, making this my second year at Cascadia. I plan on graduating with an Associates in Integrated studies and am still deciding on a future career path, but love learning about cultural anthropology. As a tutor, I am excited to be able to work together with students to develop their writing skills and dive deep when discussing/analyzing literature together. In my own practices, I love to use writing as a tool for self-discovery, specifically through creative writing and journaling. With this, I love incorporating sense of self and individuality into any piece of writing, especially to highlight your voice as a writer in your own works. Outside of school, I love to thrift, practice yoga, and cook for my family. I also spend much of my time with friends watching movies, going to concerts, and exploring Seattle!

Hi, I’m Kylie, and this is my second year at Cascadia and my first quarter as a writing tutor. I am a senior in running start and I’m working towards an Associate’s Degree in Integrated Studies. I’ve loved stories ever since I could understand them, and I think of language as a key part of the human experience and something each of us can bring a new perspective to. I am looking forward to tutoring, as I know reading and writing can be challenging, yet also extremely rewarding and useful (in any discipline!). Besides reading/writing, I also enjoy skiing, playing the piano, and exploring all the beautiful nature of Washington state.

Hello! I’m a Running Start student in my second year at Cascadia as well as a senior at Juanita High School. Although I am tutoring in writing, I am much more of a reader and always down to give you some good book recommendations. In my free time I hang out with my friends, read books, watch shows and enjoy getting outside. I love to go on hikes especially when it ends with a swim. Writing was never my strong suit growing up. I continue to find it hard to start projects and essays if I feel like my product won’t be absolutely perfect, so I get how it feels. I’m always around to lend a helping hand or just some words of encouragement so don’t be scared to reach out.

Hi! This is my second year at Cascadia College and my first quarter as a writing tutor. I’m a pre-med major, majoring in general biology. Currently, I am studying in the field of optometry. I hope to one day become an pediatric optometrist (children's eye doctor). As a tutor, I absolutely adore supporting students in their learning journey. I find so much joy in the art of writing and I’m happy to share my knowledge with others. Some of my hobbies include: drawing, cooking/baking, photography, listening to music, watching movies/dramas, and traveling.