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About Us

Mission Statement

The Grant Campus Writing Studio promotes the development of writing skills through practice, conversation, collaboration, and reflection on writing.  We encourage the use of writing in all disciplines as a tool for learning, self-expression, and critical thinking.  Open to all members of the Suffolk academic community, our center provides opportunities to receive constructive feedback from trained instructors and to develop strategies for completing any writing assignment at any stage of the writing process. 

Overview

At the Writing Studio, students work with professional tutors who can help with any writing assignment and any stage of the writing process. Our services are free and confidential for anyone with a valid Suffolk ID.

Appointments

Individual appointments are 45 minutes long and can be conducted either in-person or online. 

Karen Dovell earned a PhD in American literature at Stony Brook University; she completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the SBU Program in Writing and Rhetoric. As a faculty member and former chair of the Department of English at Grant Campus, she taught a variety of courses in literature and composition. Now retired from fulltime teaching, she is very pleased to tutor SCCC students in writing, and enjoys playing guitar, listening to music, and exploring New York City and Long Island.

Mike Imprixis has a B.A. and M.A. in English and an Advanced Certificate in Teaching Writing from Stony Brook University, as well as an M.S. in Adolescent Education and M.B.A. in General Management, both from Dowling College.  He specializes in research paper writing and content editing for fictional stories.  

Rob Kuletsky earned an M.S. in School Building Leadership from St. John's University, and a B.A.S. in English Literature and Secondary Education from Salve Regina University.  He started working at the SRU Writing Center in 2005 and currently teaches high school English during the day and at Suffolk Community College afterward.  In addition to teaching, Rob enjoys exploring New York City, planning trips for his family, and reading reviews on nearly everything. 

Margaret Meisen earned a B.A. in Child Study from St. Joseph’s University (formerly St. Joseph’s College). Margaret has an M.S. in Education with a certificate in Literacy Education from Long Island University. Her prior experience includes a rewarding career as an elementary classroom teacher. As an adjunct for reading she has taught and tutored students in Reading and English at SCCC over many years. Margaret enjoys being with family and friends, writing, art, and sunshine.

Marilyn McNeil earned an M.S. in Education and an M.A. in English from Queens College. She has taught reading classes for many years at Suffolk County Community College. She enjoys writing poetry and short stories and believes reading and writing develop the mind, awaken the senses, and nourish the soul.

Sanjay Patel earned a B.A. in English and an M.S. in English Education at Queens College. Thinking and writing awaken the dormant creativity of the mind and evoke the intuitive, ingenious, and illuminating powers of the intellect, inspiring a journey into the "Undiscovered Country" and "A Brave New World."

Cliff Satriano has a Bachelor's Degree in English and a Master's Degree in Education. He has several years of teaching experience and has tutored  at Suffolk County Community College since 2012. He has a passion for poetry and is very much into music, photography, and all forms of creativity.

Cristina Savarese earned an Ed.D. in Learning and Teaching from Hofstra University, an M.A. in the Teaching of English at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a B.A. in English from Pace University. She has taught English at SCCC since 2012 and has previous experience living and working in New York City and Budapest, Hungary. In addition to teaching, Cristina enjoys writing poetry, eating pasta, and watching Seinfeld reruns. 
 
Lauren Scavuzzo has a Ph.D. in English Literature from Fordham University.  She has taught a range of courses at SCCC and loves helping students grow through all stages of the writing process.  She enjoys reading novels, drinking tea, and cheering on her favorite hockey teams.
 
Caitlin Scena earned a B.A in English and a M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Adelphi University. She strives to help students feel less stressed during the writing process and help them feel more confident in their own writing. She enjoys teaching, tutoring, and laughing at funny cat videos. 

 

How many appointments can I make?

  • Since we aim to help as many students as possible, we have placed some mild restrictions on the number of appointments you can make:
    • Students can make up to 3 appointments per week, per discipline with no more than 5 active appointments per discipline on WC Online.
Must I make an appointment or may I just show up to get help?
  • You do not need to make an appointment, but since the Studio gets busy, we urge you to plan ahead to make an appointment so that you can get the assistance when needed. Please plan to make your appointment at least one week in advance.

If you’re interested in working at the Writing Studio, please contact the Coordinator, Cristina Savarese, EdD. 631-851-6246; savarec@sunysuffolk.edu