Administration & Staff
Director of the Writing Center / Associate Professor of English
scottchiu@CalLutheran.edu
805-493-3785
Writing Center Coordinator
jrodil@CalLutheran.edu
805-493-3042
Jess coordinates the daily operations and supervises student employees of the
Writing Center.
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!
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 (Spring 26)
Graduate Writing Consultant
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
My family is Algerian, West African, and Indigenous Mexican!
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
French and Arabic!
What are your writing strengths or areas of expertise?
My writing strengths include a rich vocabulary, enhancing reader awareness, and attention to detail!
What do you want to do after you graduate?
The goal is to obtain my teaching credential and become a secondary English teacher.
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
My family is Algerian, West African, and Indigenous Mexican!
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
French and Arabic!
What are your writing strengths or areas of expertise?
My writing strengths include a rich vocabulary, enhancing reader awareness, and attention to detail!
What do you want to do after you graduate?
The goal is to obtain my teaching credential and become a secondary English teacher.
Graduate Writing Consultant
What are your writing strengths or areas of expertise?
Creative Writing, Poetry, Grammar, Proof Reading, Report Writing, Academic Reading and Writing
Current Favorite Food?
Pasta
What are your horoscope signs?
I'm a Leo.
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I'm an Indian and my mother tongue is Telugu, I was brought up in a state called Karnataka in a city named Bengaluru and I follow Hinduism.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada
Creative Writing, Poetry, Grammar, Proof Reading, Report Writing, Academic Reading and Writing
Current Favorite Food?
Pasta
What are your horoscope signs?
I'm a Leo.
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I'm an Indian and my mother tongue is Telugu, I was brought up in a state called Karnataka in a city named Bengaluru and I follow Hinduism.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada
Undergraduate Writing Consultant
What do you want to do after you graduate?
I want to go into the journalism or the radio industry, but as back up, go into the entertainment industry in the marketing, advertising, or public relations field.
Current Favorite Food?
Sushi and ramen
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Gilmore Girls
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
Palmdale, CA. I identify myself as half Hispanic and European.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English and a little Spanish
I want to go into the journalism or the radio industry, but as back up, go into the entertainment industry in the marketing, advertising, or public relations field.
Current Favorite Food?
Sushi and ramen
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Gilmore Girls
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
Palmdale, CA. I identify myself as half Hispanic and European.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English and a little Spanish
Undergraduate Writing Consultant
What do you want to do after you graduate?
I want to teach secondary education in English. Primarily teaching high school would be the goal.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English (native), ASL (proficient), and Spanish
Current Favorite Food?
Chicken street tacos
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Princess and the Frog
What are your horoscope signs (including your Moon sign)?
Scorpio, Aries moon, Cancer rising
I want to teach secondary education in English. Primarily teaching high school would be the goal.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English (native), ASL (proficient), and Spanish
Current Favorite Food?
Chicken street tacos
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Princess and the Frog
What are your horoscope signs (including your Moon sign)?
Scorpio, Aries moon, Cancer rising
Undergraduate Writing Consultant
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
Undergraduate Writing Consultant
What do you want to do after you graduate?
I would love to be in research (mainly medical).
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I'm a first generation. My parents came here from Afghanistan, over thirty years ago, so I'm full Afghan (as my parents came from the capital Herat).
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
I mainly speak English but I also can speak Pashto.
Current Favorite Food?
Tacos
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
It's a Korean drama called "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty."
I would love to be in research (mainly medical).
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I'm a first generation. My parents came here from Afghanistan, over thirty years ago, so I'm full Afghan (as my parents came from the capital Herat).
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
I mainly speak English but I also can speak Pashto.
Current Favorite Food?
Tacos
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
It's a Korean drama called "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty."
Undergraduate Writing Consultant
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I identify as British Indian as I'm of Indian descent but was born in the UK.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English (fluent), ASL (Beginner), Swedish (Beginner), Japanese (Beginner)
What do you want to do after you graduate?
I want to go to grad school to potentially become a child psychologist or therapist. I also hope to become a successful author just for fun!
Current Favorite Food?
Cheese
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
The OA
I identify as British Indian as I'm of Indian descent but was born in the UK.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English (fluent), ASL (Beginner), Swedish (Beginner), Japanese (Beginner)
What do you want to do after you graduate?
I want to go to grad school to potentially become a child psychologist or therapist. I also hope to become a successful author just for fun!
Current Favorite Food?
Cheese
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
The OA
Undergraduate Writing Consultant
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I've lived in Simi Valley for 4 years, but grew up in-and-around Los Angeles -- mainly the San Fernando Valley. Through my mom, I'm half-Filipino, and through my dad, I'm a quarter White-European and a quarter-Mexican. However, since I've grown up living closer to my Filipino family members, and experiencing mainly Filipino culture (food, entertainment, holiday traditions, etc.) I usually identify myself as "Filipino."
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
Unfortunately, I only know English. However, I've grown up around Tagalog my entire life. I also spent my sophomore year of college in an Intro to Biblical Greek course, so by some happenstance, I'm slightly able to translate the New Testament from its original language.
What do you want to do after you graduate?
After I graduate, I'd love to go on and work within the sphere of entertainment in LA. I'd love to tap into the music or film industry, or maybe even book publishing if I'm able to get into it. My biggest dream is to write fiction novels!
Current Favorite Food?
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
My TV obsession at the moment is Twin Peaks, and my all-time favorite movies are Garden State, Almost Famous, and Lost In Translation.
I've lived in Simi Valley for 4 years, but grew up in-and-around Los Angeles -- mainly the San Fernando Valley. Through my mom, I'm half-Filipino, and through my dad, I'm a quarter White-European and a quarter-Mexican. However, since I've grown up living closer to my Filipino family members, and experiencing mainly Filipino culture (food, entertainment, holiday traditions, etc.) I usually identify myself as "Filipino."
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
Unfortunately, I only know English. However, I've grown up around Tagalog my entire life. I also spent my sophomore year of college in an Intro to Biblical Greek course, so by some happenstance, I'm slightly able to translate the New Testament from its original language.
What do you want to do after you graduate?
After I graduate, I'd love to go on and work within the sphere of entertainment in LA. I'd love to tap into the music or film industry, or maybe even book publishing if I'm able to get into it. My biggest dream is to write fiction novels!
Current Favorite Food?
I'm all about sushi. That's my constant favorite, but it really depends.
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
My TV obsession at the moment is Twin Peaks, and my all-time favorite movies are Garden State, Almost Famous, and Lost In Translation.
Undergraduate Writing Consultant
Undergraduate Writing Consultant
What are your writing strengths or areas of expertise?
I do well with research papers and have experience with scientific papers. I also do well with writing analysis on books, movies, poems and other media.
What do you want to do after you graduate?
My major is Environmental Science, so I would like my future career to involve protecting the Earth. I hope to work outdoors and learn all about how the Earth works.
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Spirited Away
Current Favorite Food?
Ice cream
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I was born in the U.S with Hispanic heritage.
I do well with research papers and have experience with scientific papers. I also do well with writing analysis on books, movies, poems and other media.
What do you want to do after you graduate?
My major is Environmental Science, so I would like my future career to involve protecting the Earth. I hope to work outdoors and learn all about how the Earth works.
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Spirited Away
Current Favorite Food?
Ice cream
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I was born in the U.S with Hispanic heritage.