Leah Edelman
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
I am a graduate student from the Washington, DC area, though I've lived in and around Boston for the past eight years. I received a BA in English and Creative Writing from Brandeis University and an MA in English from Boston College, and am now in my first semester in GSLIS at Simmons (I just can't get enough of school!). I hope to work in an archive or museum setting with rare books, and have a penchant for fairy tales and folk tales. I love to write both scholarly and creatively. I have taught and tutored at the middle school, high school, and college level, and look forward to meeting and working with writers in the Simmons community.
Carlene Ferreira
Graduate School of Social Work
I am a recent graduate of Boston University with a B.A. in International Relations and now am currently in the Simmons School of Social Work in pursuit of my Masters degree. I am originally from Central Falls, Rhode Island but am slowly beginning to call Boston my new home! I have always enjoyed writing but I really enjoy helping others discover their strengths in writing. I am excited to begin working at the Writing Center this year and look forward to working with students from all over the college.
Dorice Moylan
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
I just started GSLIS this fall and I'm so excited to be at Simmons on my path to becoming a reference librarian. I earned my undergraduate degree in English with a writing specialization from the University of Michigan-Flint where I began the adventure of being a peer tutor in the writing center. It is an honor to join the peer tutors at the Burns Writing Center. I have experience working with students in Social Work, Doctor of Nursing program, first year writers, and ESL students. I love to collaborate with writers as they craft papers for class assignments and personal statements. Helping others is a primary passion for me and encouraging others to become more in tune with their writing process fulfils that passion. I've also done much research about relieving writer's anxiety/writer's block, so stop by to see me if you're stressing about all of your writing assignments. I look forward to meeting and working with you.
Allison Riendeau
Graduate School of Library and Information Science / College of Arts and Sciences, Children's Literature
I'm a graduate student from Pawtucket, RI. Currently I'm working on a dual degree in Library Science and Children's Literature in the hopes of one day becoming a children's librarian. As a result, I love talking writing, reading, books, anything! Before coming to Simmons, I majored in English Literature and tutored at Salve Regina University in RI. My philosophy is that writing is a process - and talking it out is part of that process. From brain-storming to double-checking citations, I love working with students from all disciplines and backgrounds. So don't be afraid to drop by and let me help! Hope to see you there!