WVU Writing Center Tutors

Mark Alvaro
Secondary 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 Burdett
English 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 Byrne
Secondary Education Masters/English Major
Shepherdstown, WV
“Writing is like a pair of scissors. It can be used to create or cut a part.”


Bryan Bryan Coyle
Writing Center GSA/Professional Writing and Editing
Kearneysville, WV
“Writing is like building a snow fort – we rejoice as it becomes sturdy and complex, and their is no limit to its scope.”


Godwin Erekaife
Chemical 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.”


Anastasia2 Anastasia Gevas
Biochemistry Major
Erie, PA
“Writing is like a rollercoaster. It usually starts slow, but it eventually speeds up and becomes more exciting and adventurous throughout the ride.”


Caitlyn2 Caitlyn Johnstone
Psychology and English Major
Newark, DE
“Writing is like being without one of your senses; you communicate without inflection and body language; you adapt to heighten the others and share yourself without viewing, raised eyebrows through word choice.”


Amanda2 Amanda King
Psychology Major
Morgantown, WV
“Writing is like a mirror. No matter how many times you are told that you look great, one glance and you can see all your flaws.”


Ben Ben Myers
Writing Center GSA/English Literature
Kalamazoo, MI
“Writing is like fixing an old car – there are countless moments of pride, but there is always more work to be done.”


Marie Pellegrino
English Major
Macungie, PA
“Writing is like filming a movie—there will always be deleted scenes.”


Amy P1 Amy Purpura
Political Science Major
Wheeling, WV
“Writing is like any good horror film, filled with unexpected traps that appear deadly, but eventually, you find the door to safety.”


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 Shaner
Psychology 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.”


Torrie2 Torrie Squires
Nursing Major
Morgantown, WV
“Writing is like shredding down a mountain. Sometimes you eat it, but once you get back up and make it to the end, there is no better feeling about what you have accomplished.”


John Thrasher
English Major
Cumberland, MD
“Writing is the paparazzi: sometimes you feel bombarded, but in the end, it’s all good.”