WVU Writing Center Tutors
Mark AlvaroSecondary Education Masters/Mathematics and Spanish Major
Bridgeport, WV
“Writing is like waking up early. I might not want to do it, but it’s always rewarding in the end.”
Hayley BurdettEnglish Major
Philadelphia, PA
“Writing is like building the Great Wall of China; it takes a long time, but the effort and result make it one of the wonders of the world.”
Emma ByrneSecondary Education Masters/English Major
Shepherdstown, WV
“Writing is like a pair of scissors. It can be used to create or cut a part.”
Jessica DudaEnglish Major
Morgantown, WV
“Writing is like gazing into the looking glass and having the courage to explore both the beauty and the imperfection before shattering it.”
Godwin ErekaifeChemical Engineering Major
Morgantown, WV
“Writing is like putting together a thousand-piece puzzle: you might have a general picture, but have no idea where to start.”
Ilene FunckSecondary Education Masters/English Major
Bunker Hill, WV
“Writing is a skill that forms a gateway into inner expression that is available to many, mastered by few, but unattainable by no one.”
Jay Frontino Finance Major
Charleston, WV
“Writing is like your first day of school, although unpredictable and challenging, you always manage to have a good time.”
Ashley Goddard Secondary Education Masters/English Major
New Martinsville, WV
“Writing is like working a puzzle. You dump out all the pieces and slowly put them together until you have a finished piece.
Jim GreenePh.D. in English; Assistant Coordinator
Harlan, KY
“Writing is like a Pete Rose head-first slide into second base. It’s more about pure will than natural talent.”
Katie GriffithSpeech Pathology and Audiology Major
Wheeling, WV
“Writing is like navigating a river, full of distractions and off-shooting streams. I can have fun exploring the river’s little twists or stay determined and disciplined to keep on main river.”
Jessica HammondPublic Relations Major
Morgantown, WV
“Writing is a strategic boxing match. Without a plan, you’ll fail.”
Mary InksMA in Professional Writing and Editing
Fairchance, PA
“Writing is like dancing. You must plan, practice, and polish before the final performance.”
Keegan LesterInternational Studies and Creative Writing Major
Orange County, CA
“Writing is like music in that it evokes the senses that most can’t see.”
Aimee MartinChemistry Major
Oakhill, WV
“Writing is like baking; patience and different ingredients are needed. Sometimes it doesn’t turn out as you would like, but that’s all the more reason to try again until it tastes good.”
Nate MarusoAdvertising Major
Philadelphia, PA
“Writing is sanity.”
Marie PellegrinoEnglish Major
Macungie, PA
“Writing is like filming a movie—there will always be deleted scenes.”
Nathalie Singh-Corcoran, Ph.D.Writing Center Coordinator
Tuscon, Arizona
“Writing is like cheesecake, rich and delicious, but it’s hard to finish a whole piece.”
Madison ShanerPsychology Major
Moundsville, WV
“Writing is like a busy day when I have too many things to do. I feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day just like when I complete a paper.”
Rebecca TargoffNursing Student
Gaithersburgh, MD
“Writing is like shopping for clothes because sometimes it may take a while to find the right fit and match the correct pieces in order to create the statement you want to make.”
John ThrasherEnglish Major
Cumberland, MD
“Writing is the paparazzi: sometimes you feel bombarded, but in the end, it’s all good.”
Jericho WilliamsPh.D. in English
Rock Hill, SC
“Writing is like running a 10k. It is tougher in the beginning, but with time you find your stride.”