WLAC LEARNING CENTER -

WRITING LAB

MEET THE TUTORS

Bio: Hi, there! My name is Juderay Almario, and I am a
Tutor in West Los Angeles College’s Writing Lab. We

work with many different subjects such as English,

Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, History,

Communications, etc. In my free time, I like to listen

to/play music, go to Costco, and eat until my

stomach no longer agrees! 

My Philosophy Behind Tutoring, Learning, and/or

Writing: Learning is a life-long, never-ending
process, starting from the moment we are born until

our last breath. It’s an honor to work as a Tutor in

West Los Angeles College’s Learning Center as I learn

just as much from my tutees (if not more!) as they do

from me. I really enjoy the intimacy that a setting like

tutoring fosters as it allows for genuine social

Name: Juderay Almario connections to be created – making the learning

experience much more meaningful.

Major: Sociology
 Bio: I am a young, energetic tutor
who enjoys a nice day at the beach

and a quality time with friends. I

believe school can also be enjoyable

and I try to look at life with a positive

lens. 

My Philosophy Behind Tutoring,

Learning, and/or Writing: Everyone
is capable of success and in order to

reach it you must be motivated and

diligent. Writing efficiently is very

Name: Daniel Dawoud important in today's world and  it's a

craft that can be nurtured.

Major: Nursing

Bio: I am a WLAC transfer student and senior

undergrad at CSULB. I aspire to teach English

abroad. I am Honduran and come from a family of six.

I am interested in various arts and enjoy competitive

sports.

My Philosophy Behind Tutoring, Learning, and/or

Writing: I used to be nervous and not confident at all
in my writing and could never think of helping

someone else with their writing. Becoming a tutor has

given me newfound sense of what being a student

means. I realize more clearly how I can relate with

others' struggles in college, whether it's a lack of self-

confidence in one's writing or not even knowing where

to start with an assignment. Helping others with their

assignments also helped me become a better student

myself. As a result, being a tutor has taught me to

Name: Julio Hernandez
become a flexible thinker and more compassionate as

a person
Major: English and Comparative
Literature
 Bio: Formerly an after-school teacher, Valencia
worked with K-4th graders. There she utilized her

skills at editing, writing, organization, and math to

promote academic success. Volunteering at the LC,

she worked alongside students to assist them with

their essays and assignments. Here she displayed

not only interpersonal skills but enthusiasm to help

her peers reach their full potential. With strong

leadership skills, Monroe hopes to change and

enhance both the mindsets of those wanting to

succeed, as well as those who have not yet found

themselves, advancing learning here at West Los

Angeles College and in her community.

My Philosophy Behind Tutoring, Learning,

and/or Writing: “The best part of writing is really
Name: Valencia Monroe to educate yourself. I do not want to be anybody’s

expert. I came to learn.” - Ta-Nehisi Coates

Major: Fine Art - Studio Art

Bio: I am a former English major now

pursuing a degree in Psychology. I have

been tutoring writing and social sciences in

the Writing Lab since the fall of 2016 and

over at TRIO SSS since fall 2018.

My Philosophy Behind Tutoring, Learning,

and/or Writing: I can assist you in writing
assignments for any discipline, although my

specialty is in APA and MLA style essays and

research papers for the following courses:

ENG 100, ENG 101, and ENG 103. I can also

help you format documents such as

Name: Kate Muir personal statements, financial aid appeals,

and resumes.

Major: Psychology
 Bio: Writing is my passion, and I
hope that i can make you excited

about it too!

My Philosophy Behind Tutoring,

Learning, and/or Writing: I
believe that writing is the most

fundamental skill that a college

student can cultivate.

Name: Jaime Sandoval

Major: English and Relative Writing

We are currently hiring additional

Writing Lab tutors!

Check back soon for updates!