
Our Mission
The WUST Writing Lab offers a free collaborative space in which all members of the WUST community can find support for their efforts to become more effective writers. We aim to empower writers to discover their own solutions to the challenges in their writing and gain confidence in their English language skills through one-on-one collaborative tutoring sessions. Our goal is not to “fix” papers for students, but rather to help them discover solutions. We help students brainstorm, problem-solve, and revise their writing, as well as provide a wide range of support resources.
What We Do
We provide one-on-one collaborative tutoring sessions and a wide range of support resources to help you become a more effective writer.
Writing Coaches assist with:-
- Defining assignment requirements
- Brainstorming ideas
- Discovering your purpose, thesis statement, and audience
- Forming and supporting your argument
- Strategies for researching and drafting your papers
- Organizing and formatting
- Revision and editing strategies
- Helping you become a stronger editor and proofreader
- APA style
- And more!

Winter 2025 Hours
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
10:30 PM - 6:30 PM
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
In-person appointments will be held in the library (Room 230).
ESL tutoring is available with Dr. Robert Cavanaugh (by appointment only). Contact the Writing Lab for referral.
*The Writing Lab is closed during quarter breaks.
Meet Our Team
Writing Coaches

Rakshya
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Health and has extensive experience working as a public health professional in non-governmental organizations including the World Health Organization in Nepal. Her core interests lie in research writing, statistical data analysis, information, and project management. She is passionate about fitness, and frequently visits the gym and listens to music in her leisure time.

Suvd
She is a polyglot and humor enthusiast! She speaks 5 languages and has over a year of experience teaching
English. She's
always ready for new challenges and to share a laugh along the way.
"I am your go-to person for language learning, writing tips, and a good dose of humor."
- Suvd

Chris
He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Queens University Belfast and has more than a decade of experience in financial services, most recently specialising in Project Management in his home country Ireland. He's a sports enthusiast with a keen interest in soccer and American Football.

Omar
Omar is a dedicated Writing Coach with five years of customer-facing experience, helping students refine their academic writing skills. With a strong background in communication, he provides tailored guidance on structure, clarity, and argument development, empowering students to express their ideas effectively.

Andrew Winters [they/he]
Manager, Student Success
They bring 5 years of experience in higher education and a commitment to student success stories to the CSS. Their goal is to provide personalized help to every student during their time at WUST. Their personal passions include academic research, painting, reading and writing fiction, playing TTRPGs, and cuddling big, slobbery dogs.

Dr. Robert Cavanaugh
General Education Professor | English as a Second Language Tutor
His goal is to provide the tools and foundation necessary for WUST students to communicate, read and succeed in English effectively. He has over 25 years of work experience in the English as a Second Language Field, and his passion for teaching, and learning, and his desire to assist students in their educational journey have fueled every career decision.
Support for Faculty
The Writing Lab offers support to faculty as well as students. If you would like us to come to your class to talk about the Writing Lab, present on a topic, or run a workshop, please fill out the request form below. Please feel free to email us any time if you have questions.
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