Cody ByrdicHey! My name is Cody Byrdic, and I am an English graduate student at Winthrop University. I received my BA in English from USC Upstate and am an Americanist focusing on Marxist and postmodernist theory. I hope to pass on my love of writing and foster an environment that will help students from all backgrounds grow in their academic journey. I am also a veteran who enjoys creative writing through the working-class voice, and I thoroughly enjoy when peers bring in their creative pieces. I understand how difficult it can be to share your authentic voice with others, but I hope we can grow the American voice together.
Wren MillerHello! I’m an English graduate student here at Winthrop. I have a bachelor’s in English with a minor in social sciences from Winthrop. I am currently concentrating on creative writing, and I hope to further my creative education with either an MFA or a doctorate. I enjoy applying psychoanalytical theory to anything I read. My favorite literature to analyze is British Victorian and Gothic literature, and I love to read fantasy fiction! My hobbies include video games, crochet, and playing TTRPGs with my friends. My favorite thing about working in the Writing Center is talking about writing, especially creative pieces!
Chloe ThomasHello hello! My name is Chloe Thomas. As someone who aspires to become an English educator, I love tutoring and speaking with fellow students about anything they need to write, at any stage of the writing process. I want all of my tutees to understand that people are not simply “good” or “bad” writers; rather, writing is a skill that requires development and practice. My goal as a writing tutor is to encourage students to not only improve their writing, but to help them believe in their capabilities as writers. In tutoring sessions, I remain open about my personal experiences with writing—my successes and mistakes—in order to prove that writing can be fun, frustrating, rewarding, and messy, often all in the same project. The Writing Center is a perfect place for students to come for all of their writing needs, and I am delighted to be a part of the writing process for so many fellow students!
Hi! My name is McKenna, and I am an English major with a dual minor in Creative Writing and Film & Content Production. I studied French in high school and am incredibly passionate about global cultural studies. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, baking, and crocheting while listening to audiobooks. I aim to help others develop their own voices in their writing. I love working as a tutor to encourage students coming into the center to feel confident in their ideas and to remember that all a rough draft has to do is exist!
Autumn EdwardsHey! I'm Autumn Edwards, an English major and international and global studies minor here at Winthrop. I enjoy playing guitar, video games, and reading books in my free time. I especially like reading Victorian Era and melancholic novels. My favorite part of working at the Writing Center is seeing the students' voices in their writing. Whether that be an essay or a creative writing piece, I want to help students find a way to let their voice shine through no matter what kind of writing. I want to be a person who can encourage students to be more confident in their writing skills and what they're writing about.
