In this age of text-messaging shorthand, writing skills are increasingly falling by the wayside. However, the ability to express oneself clearly in writing will never become obsolete, and not being able to do so may prove detrimental to future academic and career goals. As a Writing/English tutor, I am passionate about instilling an appreciation for effective written communication in others.

I love to read, and I gained extensive and varied writing experience as I obtained Bachelor?s degre...