Mark Frantz

47 Frambes Avenue Apt. #4 | Columbus, OH 43210 | Frantz.118@osu.edu | (614) 572-7198

Education
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Arts, English Expected 2019
Minors in Professional Writing and Japanese

Associate of Arts – OSU Newark 2017

Relevant Experience
Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing at OSU Columbus, OH
Writing Center Consultant/Tutor August 2017 – current
• Tutor clients on writing strategies for a wide variety of genres in a one-on-one session setting using directive and indirective
methods tailored to the needs of the client as a developing writer
• Adopting new strategies from colleagues and meetings that help to constantly develop my skills as a writer and tutor
• Presented research on focus tools at the East Central Writing Center Association (ECWCA)
• Proposed a promotional campaign for clients to meet consultants at a kiosk on campus provided with coffee, cider, and
doughnuts
• Conduct classroom visits to explain our services and spread awareness to OSU students

Relevant Coursework
Cultures of Professional Writing January – April 2017
• Examined and discussed the cultural and composing practices of the contemporary workplace
• Studied writing conventions across various professional genres
• Interviewed experienced workers within the field of professional writing
• Collaborated with peers in a group environment to produce career-ready works
• Practiced copyediting regularly as a class

Issues and Methods of Tutoring Writing August - December 2016

• Researched and discussed the current discourse on writing center methods and practices
• Observed the OSU Writing Center in-person and prepared journal entries on those visits that reflected our experience
• Participated in practice sessions designed to help guide us through what to expect being a tutor
• Produced research paper on directive tutoring styles and presented findings

Additional Experience
City of Dublin Dublin, Ohio
Camp Counselor June – August 2016
June – August 2017
• Managed 12-15 elementary level children at any given time
• Communicated goals, expectations, and strategies with coworkers, campers, and parents effectively
• Established rapport with parents, children, and colleagues
• Created and led my own lessons for the physical sciences class