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 (Fall 25)
Undergraduate Writing Consultant
What do you want to do after you graduate?
I want to go into the journalism or the radio industry, but as back up, go into the entertainment industry in the marketing, advertising, or public relations field.
Current Favorite Food?
Sushi and ramen
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Gilmore Girls
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
Palmdale, CA. I identify myself as half Hispanic and European.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English and a little Spanish
I want to go into the journalism or the radio industry, but as back up, go into the entertainment industry in the marketing, advertising, or public relations field.
Current Favorite Food?
Sushi and ramen
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Gilmore Girls
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
Palmdale, CA. I identify myself as half Hispanic and European.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English and a little Spanish
Undergraduate Writing Consultant
What do you want to do after you graduate?
I want to teach secondary education in English. Primarily teaching high school would be the goal.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English (native), ASL (proficient), and Spanish
Current Favorite Food?
Chicken street tacos
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Princess and the Frog
What are your horoscope signs (including your Moon sign)?
Scorpio, Aries moon, Cancer rising
I want to teach secondary education in English. Primarily teaching high school would be the goal.
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English (native), ASL (proficient), and Spanish
Current Favorite Food?
Chicken street tacos
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Princess and the Frog
What are your horoscope signs (including your Moon sign)?
Scorpio, Aries moon, Cancer rising
Undergraduate Writing Consultant
What do you want to do after you graduate?
Screenwriting or Creative Directing
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Shrek 2
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English and French
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I'm from Ventura, CA.
Current Favorite Food?
Itallian pasta
Screenwriting or Creative Directing
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Shrek 2
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English and French
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I'm from Ventura, CA.
Current Favorite Food?
Itallian pasta
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
What do you want to do after you graduate?
Go to law school.
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Breaking Bad
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English, Tagalog, Cebuano
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
Filipino
What is the most significant educational experience you have had so far (the people, place, event, moment, etc.)?
The most significant education experience I have had so far is completing a documentary for my Politics in Cinema class in which me and my group-mates volunteered for a non-profit organization for 15 hours while also filming at the same time for our documentary. This experience taught me a lot of things, especially about how important it is to get involved with local organizations because not only are you able to receive knowledge about what the organization does and their purpose but it can also give you new perspectives which can shape the way you think about life in general.
Go to law school.
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
Breaking Bad
What languages do you speak (include any languages from little to fluent)?
English, Tagalog, Cebuano
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
Filipino
What is the most significant educational experience you have had so far (the people, place, event, moment, etc.)?
The most significant education experience I have had so far is completing a documentary for my Politics in Cinema class in which me and my group-mates volunteered for a non-profit organization for 15 hours while also filming at the same time for our documentary. This experience taught me a lot of things, especially about how important it is to get involved with local organizations because not only are you able to receive knowledge about what the organization does and their purpose but it can also give you new perspectives which can shape the way you think about life in general.
Undergraduate Writing Consultant
Where are you from? How do you identify or describe your ethnic backgrounds?
I'm from California. My ethnicity is part French and German.
What do you want to do after you graduate?
After I graduate, I would like to become a high school English teacher. I also want to continue writing songs and recording music.
Current Favorite TV Show/Movie?
The Office and Good Will Hunting
What is the most significant educational experience you have had so far (the people, place, event, moment, etc.)?
One of my most significant educational experiences was when I studied abroad in France as it allowed me to immerse myself in a different culture.
Current Favorite Food?
Spaghetti
What is the most significant educational experience you have had so far (the people, place, event, moment, etc.)?
One of my most significant educational experiences was when I studied abroad in France as it allowed me to immerse myself in a different culture.
Current Favorite Food?
Spaghetti