Meet our Staff
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Assistant Professor / Director, Writing & Multiliteracy Center
English & Communication
Claire T. Carney Library 219
508-999-8274
abeardsley@umassd.edu
Dr. Ashley Beardsley received her PhD in Rhetoric and Writing Studies from the University of Oklahoma. She teaches courses on rhetoric, professional and technical communication, digital composing, and other topics. Dr. Beardsley's research focuses on the intersections of food, digital, and feminist rhetoric, examining the constitutive qualities and intra-actions of recipe sharing in online and physical texts. Her work has recently appeared in Multimodal + Justice + Action, Peitho, and Center Moves: A Peer-Reviewed Archive of Tutor Training Materials, and her book manuscript is under review. Her current research project explores the relationships between sharing the material products of sourdough in person and through digital media traces.
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Assistant Teaching Professor / Assistant Director Writing & Multiliteracy Center / Faculty Coordinator PAL Program
English & Communication
Balsam Hall 9167
508-999-8441
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Joshua Botvin is a Teaching Professor of English & Communication, the Assistant Director of the Writing & Multiliteracy Center, and the Faculty Coordinator for Peer Assisted Learning at UMass Dartmouth. He began his work in writing centers in 2017 as a Writing Assistant in the University’s Writing & Reading Center. Josh is local to the region and a graduate of UMassD, receiving both his Bachelor's in English Literature & Criticism as well as his Masters in Professional Writing from the University. Josh conducts research in pop cultural studies, classroom accessibility and engagement, labor equity, and writing center development. He teaches in the First Year English Program as well as classes in Business and Technical Communication. Josh is driven by the meaningful connections he makes with students, tutors, and peers, and hopes to positively impact those around him in the UMassD community.
2026-2027 Tutoring Staff
Aidan (he/him)
Aidan is an undergraduate junior majoring in communication with a minor in creative writing. He is very passionate about creative writing, like screenwriting and story writing. In his free time, Aidan writes a medieval fantasy series, works out at the gym, and listens to pop music. They are excited to help people in all fields, especially those who love creativity.
Anisa (she/her)
Audrey (she/her)
Audrey is a junior undergrad student who is majoring in psychology and minoring in global health. She is excited to assist students with their projects in the WMC! She especially enjoys helping with topics in psychology, literature, public health, history, film, and creative writing. Audrey can often be found bothering her dog Murphy or her lizard Waffles. She also enjoys baking, knitting, hiking, and playing video games in her free time!
Brayden (he/him)
Deb (she/her)
Deb is a junior undergrad student majoring in literature with a minor in communications. Outside of the WMC, Deb loves to read, watch movies, go to concerts, and spend time with friends and family. She is super excited to help with whatever you bring to the center!
Kol (they/he)
Kol is 4th year undergrad. They are actively working toward becoming the first Black Studies major as it is currently only a minor. But officially he's Multidisciplinary studies for Math and Black Studies. From the local city of New Bedford, they have spent their whole life around this area. Recently getting more into figure skating and very passionate about crocheting leaning toward fashion design. They are most passionate about helping students feel more confident in their writing and helping others discover their voice. He enjoys Philosophy the most but really open to working with any topic or subject.
Lucian (he/she/they)
Maddie (she/her)
Maddie is a senior English major with a minor in creative writing. She is very passionate about creative writing as she wants to become an author when she graduates from college. Outside of school, Maddie enjoys listening to music, watching tv, crocheting, and hanging out with friends and family. She is thrilled and eager to help you and give you whatever support that you need!