Biographies

Alejandro

Hi! My name is Alejandro, I am a current film major here at PCC. Outside of work and school I like going on runs and hikes, watching my favorite movies at Vidiots, and street photography. I love speaking as much as I love researching and writing about interesting topics in politics, culture, and film. I enjoy the process of collaborating and am looking forward to working with y’all!!

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Aster

Heyo! My name is Aster (they/them) and I’m currently majoring in Linguistics. I hope to transfer to the University of Hawai’i at Manōa to major in Filipino and eventually teach it as a professor. Even though Filipino is my native and first language, I still have a lot I’d like to learn. In my spare time I like to read, draw, write, play Minecraft, take naps, and daydream about having a cat. Feel free to talk to me about fantasy, mystery, thriller or romance novels!

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Bastian

I’m Bastian, a Humanities and Digital Media Art student with an interest in multimedia. My writing has been published both in PCC’s own Inscape Magazine and through my last occupation at a local non-profit news organization. Feel free to chat with me about interactive storytelling, collage, or the minutiae of cities! As your tutor, I hope to provide tools that will help you analyze your work and communicate more strongly with each piece. Let’s both write something to be proud of!

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Bryanna

Hi everyone, my name is Bryanna, and I’m an Economics major here at PCC. In the fall, I’ll be transferring to UCSD as an International Relations-Econ major. A little bit about me is that I love trying new food spots, especially cafes around Pasadena, and binge-watching rom coms. I also love going out with friends on shopping trips. But, I’m excited to be an English tutor and look forward to working with you all!

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Chloe

Hello! My name is Chloe (she/her) and I am a recent English and Asian American Studies graduate of UCLA College. When I don’t have my nose in a book, I love going to concerts, watching sports, and trying new matcha spots. I hope to eventually earn my Masters in English with a focus on contemporary classics and literary theory and return to community college as a professor. I’m super excited to be of assistance here at the Writing Center!

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Danielle

Hey everyone! My name’s Danielle and I’m a first-year student at PCC double majoring in Business Administration and Economics. I’ve never met a vocabulary list I didn’t like, writing is how I express myself most vividly and I love helping others find that same clarity and confidence on the page. Outside of the WSC I’m a huge fan of all things 80s, mango milk tea, and going to the movies. I’m also bilingual in English and Spanish. Now, let’s get to work!

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Esteban

Hi, I’m Esteban, a recent UCLA graduate who studied English and Film while there. Before I transferred, I was a student here at PCC and a tutor at the Writing Success Center, so I am very excited to be back. Beyond working at the Writing Center, I’ve worked on multiple indie film sets and am currently working toward my lifelong aspiration of becoming a film producer. In my spare time I like listening to music and writing songs with my friends. Come talk to me about film or The Beatles!

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Hannah

Hello everyone! My name is Hannah and I am a communications major here at PCC. A fun fact about me is that I LOVE matcha lattes 🙂 I am a member of the speech and debate team, and in my free time I love to read, go on runs, and binge TV shows! I am hoping to transfer to a four-year university after my time here at PCC.

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Lucy

Hello! My name is Lucy (she/her), and I am currently an English major at UC Berkeley. I received my AA-T in English from PCC in Spring 2025 before transferring. I’m an avid reader, writer, and overthinker which makes me an enthusiastic and well-prepared tutor. I am excited to be back to assist more students at the WSC!

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Nelly

Hello! My name is Nelly (she/her) and I am a studio arts major here in PCC. I plan to transfer to CSULB in the foreseeable future, with plans to continue pursuing the arts. During my free time, I love to sew and print make. Mending and upcycling clothes is a hobby of mine, it’s fun to make a piece of clothing mines while reducing textile waste. When I am not creating art, I like thrifting and listening to music. It would be a pleasure to assist you here at the Writing Success Center!

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Tania

Hi! My name is Tania (she/her) and I’m currently majoring in English. After my time at PCC, I plan to transfer to a four-year university to get my bachelor’s in English, with either a double major or a minor in Italian studies. In my spare time, I can be found reading, writing, doing textile crafts, or dancing to bad music under the moon 🙂 I’m also very passionate about social justice. I look forward to working with you!

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Matea

Hello everyone! My name is Matea and I’m a freelance artist, Writing Success Center ambassador and PCC graduate. I moved to Pasadena from Colorado to pursue a career in entertainment arts and fell in love with the people and community here at PCC. I hope to continue learning about and pursuing art and design.

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William

Hi, my Name is William and I’m the youngest of 14 siblings. I worked code enforcement for 8 years for los Angeles County and I’m a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. I also write, produce, arrange, and perform beautiful music.

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Giselle Miralles

Education:
CSU Long Beach, BA in English (Literature & Creative Writing)
CSU Long Beach, MA in English

I began my educational journey at CSULB, where I discovered my interest in social justice, intersectionality, critical race theory, and 20th Century American Ethnic Literature, the latter eventually becoming my emphasis in graduate school. As an undergraduate, I became a Writing Tutor for CSULB’s Educational Opportunity Program, which is when I realized I wanted to work in education after college.

As a grad student, I also worked at the Orange County Juvenile Hall as an English Language Development Assistant, an experience that was transformational for me as an educator. Before landing at PCC, I worked at Fullerton College’s Academic Support Center as an Instructional Assistant. When I’m not busy working, I enjoy traveling, camping, spoiling my dog, playing video games, and gradually making my way through my never-ending list of “good” TV series.

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Genesis Montalvo

Education:
Loyola Marymount University, BA in English and Spanish
San Francisco State University, MA in English (Creative Writing and Education)

The eldest of three—and the only girl—in a traditional Mexican-American family, I learned to take risks to get what I want. One of those risks—and future blessings—was attending Loyola Marymount University. As a first gen college student and graduate, LMU helped foster my love for education through First to Go (a learning community for first generation college students), and the continuous support from faculty mentors.

But the risks don’t stop there: on a whim, I decided to attend graduate school at San Francisco State University for my Master’s in English with a concentration in Creative Writing and Education. It’s here where I discovered my love for writing and learning resource centers as I worked at a literacy non-profit, 826Valencia, as a Program Associate, and City College of San Francisco as an embedded tutor. Unable to take the fog, I moved back to sunny Southern California after graduation where I began working at Santa Ana College as a Learning Facilitator and Long Beach City College as a Faculty Intern. To keep the calm during the storms, I enjoy running, hot yoga, writing poetry (keep an eye out for a published manuscript soon), and watching anime!

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Arkova Scott

I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Pasadena. I attended all of the local schools for elementary and high school and was even a Pasadena City College alumni! After completing my AA degree, I transferred to Cal Poly Pomona as a Computer Information Systems major and eventually completed my Master’s degree at Cal State Los Angeles as an Instructional Designer. I’ve worked at Pasadena City College for over 23 years in a variety of positions, including teaching part-time for the Business Information Technology Division. I currently hold the Center Technician position in the Writing Center where I work very closely each day with our wonderful and dynamic tutors, faculty and staff!

I love to travel, go to concerts in the park, and hang out with my close friends and family. I love to read  art and music books and take long walks on the beach!

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