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Sara Dudo

Galloway,NJ

Summary

Sara Dudo is an extensively published creative writer, adjunct English professor, and seasoned copy and line editor with a proven ability to bring both creative and technical expertise to a variety of projects. With a background in teaching at four universities, she combines her passion for literature and writing with a strong command of language, rhetoric, and research. Known for her adaptability, Sara thrives in dynamic environments and approaches every new challenge with curiosity and enthusiasm. Her leadership skills shine through in collaborative settings, where she balances teamwork with a natural ability to guide and inspire others. Open to feedback and always eager to grow, Sara maintains a humble yet competitive drive in both her professional and personal pursuits. Adventurous, caring, and considerate, she excels in environments that value creativity and innovation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor of English

Rowan University
08.2023 - Current

COMP-011: College Composition I

(One section in Fall 2023 and two sections in Fall 2024)

  • Developed syllabi and course website (Canvas), introduced concepts in rhetoric and writing genres, created a 3-part course structure of narrative, op-ed, and final portfolio, provided one-on-one conferences to discuss student progress, and evaluated major assignments with extensive feedback for revisions.

WA-013: The Writer’s Mind

(One section in Spring 2024)

  • Developed syllabi and course website (Canvas), merging rhetoric, research writing, and creative writing genres, and assigned 2 major assignments: Genre Analysis Essay and Final Multi-Genre Portfolio.
  • Assigned and evaluated minor assignments such as the Shadow Poem, Braided Narrative Creative Nonfiction Essay, and Multi-Modal Project.
  • Conducted workshops to discuss creative works, assigned group discussion of genre comparisons, and created how-to guides for practicing creative writing whilst considering rhetoric.

Adjunct Professor of English

Stockton University
08.2023 - Current

FRST-1101: College Writing Intensive

(One section in Fall 2023 and two sections in Fall 2024)

  • Developed syllabi and course website (Blackboard), introduced concepts in rhetoric and writing with additionally focus on pacing and additional one-on-one instruction.
  • Created a 3-part course structure for introductory college writing: narrative, op-ed, and final portfolio, and provided one-on-one conferences to discuss student progress and evaluated major assignments with extensive feedback for revisions.

Lead Copy Editor

Farley Fredericks & Ferry Law Firm
05.2020 - Current
  • Translate written text into digitized text, conduct line and copy edits, and prepare chapters for publication of HAP: Dean of the New Jersey Senate and Master of Bipartisan Politics (forthcoming publication with Stockton University)
  • Supervise secondary editors copy for book publication and verify facts, dates, and statistics for book publication
  • Conduct research and create an index, bibliography, and extensive footnotes of historical information.

Adjunct Professor of Arts & Humanities

Southern New Hampshire University
07.2024 - Current

HUM-102: Self, Society, and the Humanities

(one section in online term 24EW6)

  • Introduced and emphasized the importance of identity and the humanities through analyses of creative works in the literary, visual, and performing arts.
  • Introduced basic concepts of the humanities through discussion of rhetoric and encouraged critical thinking and reflection of students’ own creative endeavors and means of expression and meaning making.

Greenblatt Graduate Fellow

Alliance Heritage Center at Stockton University
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Evaluated donated materials and texts for possible publication
  • Delegated work to interns, evaluated and organized submitted reports, and communicated findings to the Director of the program.
  • Assisted in the organization, logistics, and set-up of community events.

Graduate Teaching Instructor

University of Nevada Las Vegas
08.2020 - 05.2023

ENG-205: Introduction to Creative Writing

(One section in Fall 2022, one section in Spring 2023)

  • Developed a syllabus, reading list, and weekly lesson plans for three genres of creative writing: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and created a corresponding course web site via Canvas.
  • Organized and conducted weekly lectures, assigned a diverse range of readings in each genre, and conducted weekly writing workshops with students.


ENG-101: Introduction to College Writing

(One section in Fall 2021, one section in Spring 2023)

  • Developed syllabi, visual aids, supplementary notes, and course website (Canvas) and provided weekly lectures.
  • Created a 3-part course structure for common college writing: narrative, op-ed, and argumentative research paper


ENG-102: Introduction to Research

(One section in Spring 2022)

  • Developed syllabi, visual aids, supplementary notes, and course website (Canvas) and provided weekly lectures.
  • Utilized a building-block structure of introducing 3 research writing genres: research proposal, annotated bibliography, and argumentative research paper.

Writing Consultant

UNLV Writing Center
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Assisted students in essay writing strategies and skills by offering feedback and resources, and assisted students in developing positive academic strategies for college writing in multiple genres (STEM, literary, graduate/PhD and more).

Graduate Course Developer

University of Nevada Las Vegas
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed the undergraduate course ENG-451B: American Literature II from scratch, including a complete syllabus and reading list.
  • Developed the Canvas course, including each module, chapter, discussion, and assessment.
  • Read and evaluated literary works and created formative and summative assessments based on literature, including quizzes, discussions, and course activities.

Alumni Research Fellow

Alliance Heritage Center at Stockton University
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Co-edited Back to the Land by Ruth Weinstein for publication
  • Examined and copy-edited additional texts for publication through the Alliance Heritage Center
  • Developed website and published material publicizing the Alliance Heritage Center

Copy Editing Intern

Sojourn Magazine
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Gained proficiency in Adobe InDesign, creating layout and design of books
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines
  • Edited Migdal Zophim: Farming in the Jewish Colonies of South Jersey for publication

Education

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
05-2023

Skills

  • Creative Writing
  • Copy Editing
  • Content Writing
  • Remote and in-person teaching
  • Curriculum creation
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Student mentoring
  • Research and analysis
  • Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Blackboard Systems, Canvas by Instructure, and Brightspace

Publications

Recent Publications

“Searchlight” The Iowa Review (forthcoming Spring 2025)

“Greetings from >>>>,” “Glass Partita,” and “Strawberry Fight” The Minnesota Review (forthcoming Spring 2025)

"Pine Barrens" Panorama (forthcoming Winter 2024)

“Time as Torpedo” and “Land of Vines” Cape Cod Poetry Review ( Fall 2024)

“Nightfall” and “Green River” Notre Dame Review (Spring 2024)

“Windows” and “Emerging” SEISMA Magazine (Spring 2024)

“Sacrifice” and “Soma” Old Pal (Fall 2023)

“Remission” The Cincinnati Review (Summer 2023)

“Desert Paean” and “Mojave” Sierra Nevada Review (Summer 2023)

“Storage Body Triptych” Editor’s Pick at Solstice Literary Magazine (Summer 2023)

“Devotion” and “Annulled” The Idaho Review (Spring 2023)
“Elegy To Each Cell Lost in His Stem Cell Transplant” The Oakland Review (Fall 2022)

“Speak” Red Coyote (Fall 2022)
“Stealing the Watermelons” The Atlanta Review (Fall 2022)
“Nude Swim, 2005” Portland Review (Summer 2022)

Accomplishments

    Received the following awards and nominations for writing:

  • International Merit Award in the Atlanta Review 2024 International Poetry Competition (Fall 2024)
  • Finalist in the Iowa Review Award in Poetry (2024)
  • Best New Poet Nomination by the Cincinnati Review (2024)
  • Short list for the 2023 Arthur Smith Poetry Prize by Madville Publishing (Spring 2024)
  • Poetry Scholarship to The Murphy Writing Winter Getaway Writing Retreat (Spring 2024)
  • Best of the Net Nomination by The Cincinnati Review (2023)
  • Editor’s Pick Finalist in the Solstice Literary Magazine Poetry Contest (2023)

Timeline

Adjunct Professor of Arts & Humanities

Southern New Hampshire University
07.2024 - Current

Greenblatt Graduate Fellow

Alliance Heritage Center at Stockton University
09.2023 - 05.2024

Adjunct Professor of English

Rowan University
08.2023 - Current

Adjunct Professor of English

Stockton University
08.2023 - Current

Graduate Course Developer

University of Nevada Las Vegas
08.2021 - 05.2022

Graduate Teaching Instructor

University of Nevada Las Vegas
08.2020 - 05.2023

Writing Consultant

UNLV Writing Center
08.2020 - 12.2022

Lead Copy Editor

Farley Fredericks & Ferry Law Firm
05.2020 - Current

Alumni Research Fellow

Alliance Heritage Center at Stockton University
09.2019 - 03.2020

Copy Editing Intern

Sojourn Magazine
01.2018 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Creative Writing

University of Nevada Las Vegas
Sara Dudo