Creative writing and English graduate with experience crafting original fiction and poetry, conducting literature analysis grounded in critical theory, and applying linguistic analysis to written texts. Skilled in close reading, editing, research, and clear communication, with additional experience evaluating AI-generated responses for quality and factual accuracy.

Mark Koppel

Creative writing and English graduate with experience crafting original fiction and poetry, conducting literature analysis grounded in critical theory, and applying linguistic analysis to written texts. Skilled in close reading, editing, research, and clear communication, with additional experience evaluating AI-generated responses for quality and factual accuracy.

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Creative writing and English graduate with experience crafting original fiction and poetry, conducting literature analysis grounded in critical theory, and applying linguistic analysis to written texts. Skilled in close reading, editing, research, and clear communication, with additional experience evaluating AI-generated responses for quality and factual accuracy.

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Work Experience

Independent Political Journalist - Substack (Left isimo) at Substack
July 1, 2026 - Present
Researched and wrote op-eds analyzing policy using evidence-based lenses. Investigated public records and historical precedent to support original political analysis. Covered topics including public policy, government accountability, and electoral politics.
AI Trainer - Freelance (contracted by Outlier and Handshake) at Outlier / Handshake
May 1, 2024 - Present
Evaluated the quality of AI-generated text. Wrote ideal responses to train the model on how to reply. Conducted research to ensure factual accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing & English at Southern New Hampshire University
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026
Associate of Arts, Political Science at Grosmont College
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026
Capstone Project - Creative Writing (Watchdog A collection containing five poems and one short story) at Southern New Hampshire University
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026

Qualifications

Honors (GPA 3.98)
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Media & Entertainment