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?
My areas of expertise in writing are mainly academic reading and writing, vocabulary, poetry, creative writing, grammar check, proof reading, report writing and paying attention to detail with respect to any type of written content.
Current Favorite Food?
Pasta
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I identify as an Indian. I was born in Portland, Oregon, but grew up in Bangalore, a city in India.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada
What is the most significant educational experience you have had so far (the people, place, event, moment, etc.)?
The most significant educational experience I have had so far was when I pursued a post graduate diploma in neuropsychology. During the tenure of this course, I had the opportunity to bolster my knowledge, gain insight about neuropsychology, got exposure to practical aspects as a trainee psychologist, and most important of all, made amazing friends that I adore dearly.
My areas of expertise in writing are mainly academic reading and writing, vocabulary, poetry, creative writing, grammar check, proof reading, report writing and paying attention to detail with respect to any type of written content.
Current Favorite Food?
Pasta
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I identify as an Indian. I was born in Portland, Oregon, but grew up in Bangalore, a city in India.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada
What is the most significant educational experience you have had so far (the people, place, event, moment, etc.)?
The most significant educational experience I have had so far was when I pursued a post graduate diploma in neuropsychology. During the tenure of this course, I had the opportunity to bolster my knowledge, gain insight about neuropsychology, got exposure to practical aspects as a trainee psychologist, and most important of all, made amazing friends that I adore dearly.
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
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
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I was born and raised in SoCal. I am half Mexican, half Bengali.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
Intermediate - Spanish
What do you want to do after you graduate?
After I graduate, I am going to attend law school.
Current Favorite Food?
Ravioli
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Nirvanna the Band the Show
I was born and raised in SoCal. I am half Mexican, half Bengali.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
Intermediate - Spanish
What do you want to do after you graduate?
After I graduate, I am going to attend law school.
Current Favorite Food?
Ravioli
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Nirvanna the Band the Show