Writing Consultants for COLWRIT R1A & R4A

We have faculty consultants available to mentor you and support you in revising a COLWRIT R1A & R4A essay-in-progress over Zoom, email, or phone during the following posted hours. All of the faculty have years of experience teaching writing and can work with all students.

When you email an instructor to request an appointment please mention that you are a student in COLWRIT R1A & R4A this semester, and let us know who your instructor is. And please read the FAQ to help with getting the most out of your appointment.

Make the most of your online consulting

Ask first about the best way to conference. Be open about technology and limitations.
Be ready with specific questions or problems to discuss. Have drafts ready to share.
Make contact early in the writing process so you have time to revise after the meeting.
Remember, we don't simply edit and proofread your essay for you. We help you develop strategies for strengthening your writing and ideas on your own.
Keep an open mind, and be ready to work!

Ben Spanbock: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Come talk to me about planning and developing your writing projects. Office or Zoom. Please email me to set up an appointment: spanbock@berkeley.edu

David Wiese (Multilingual Student Writer Specialist): Mondays, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
I encourage you to meet with me at the early stages of your writing process to discuss your takeaways on readings and how to construct arguments. Please email me to set up an appointment: dcw2116@berkeley.edu

Donnett Flash: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
I’m happy to work with you on close reading, brainstorming, using evidence, and revising your essays. Please email me at least 4 hours in advance and I’ll send you a Zoom link for a videoconference if I have an appointment slot available. I usually meet with each student for about half an hour dflash@berkeley.edu

Kaya Oakes: Mondays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
By appointment on Zoom (email one day ahead to schedule). Ready to work with you on argument, analysis, brainstorming, revision, and big-picture ideas: kayaoakes@berkeley.edu

Kim Freeman: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
I can meet with you about developing your ideas, deepening your argument and critical thinking, as well as organizing your papers to move beyond the 5-paragraph essay and making your sentences clearer and interesting. Office or Zoom. Email me for an appointment: kfreeman@berkeley.edu

Mary Grover: Mondays, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
We’ll walk through how to undertake reading and writing techniques that will take your project to the next level. Please email me to set up a Zoom appointment: marymgrover@gmail.com

Scott Wallin: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
I am happy to help you with any stage of the writing process. I can meet in person or remotely (Zoom or by telephone, in which case we would look at a shared Google Doc.) Please contact me at least 24 hours before to schedule the meeting. swallin@berkeley.edu

Teri Crisp (Multilingual Student Writer Specialist): Tuesdays, 1:00 PM to 2:20 PM
I’m happy to consult with you about reading, generating ideas, and drafting your writing projects. Multilingual writers: we can talk about moving between languages as well. Please email me one day in advance to set up a Zoom appointment: tcrisp@berkeley.edu