Charrley Hudson

Charrley Hudson

charrley.hudson@gmail.com | (608) 322-3835 | Reno, NV | charrley.com

EDUCATION

University of Nevada, Reno                                         May 2027 

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing           Reno, NV

• Outstanding Creative Writer Award

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire                                         May 2023 

Bachelor of Science, Biology               Eau Claire, WI

• GPA: 3.8/4.0; Summa Cum Laude; Tau Sigma National Honors Society; Dean’s List; Blugold Esports
• Minor: Creative Writing

Arizona State University                                         May 2021 

Major: Biology                       Tempe, AZ

• Barrett, the Honors College; New American University Scholarship; Defenders of Wildlife; First-Gen Scholars

PUBLICATIONS AND PROJECTS

Fiction Publications                                                                                         

• “Fawn and Grovel,” Swamp Ape Review, forthcoming
• “Countenance Fell,” Catamaran, Issue 42, 2023
  • Nominated: PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers

Nonfiction Publications                                                                                         

• “Substitute Teacher in Suburbia,” Education Week, 2024

Presentations                                                                                      

• “Vestigial Beasts: Evolution, Domestication, and the Animal Palimpsest,” Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association Annual Conference, November 2025

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Nevada, Reno                                                                                              August 2024 – Present

Graduate Teaching Assistant                       Reno, NV

• Taught ENG 101: Composition I; ENG 102: Composition II; ENG 205: Intro to Creative Writing
• As the instructor of record, I created lesson plans, designed activities, and developed original curriculum aligned with university-set Student Learning Outcomes. I provided detailed written feedback on student work, facilitated workshops and discussions, and supported students one-on-one through conferences and office hours.

Stoughton Area School District                                                                                      August 2023 – June 2024

Long-Term Substitute Teacher                   Stoughton, WI

• As a long-term substitute teacher, I taught science, reading, AP World History, and other classes at the middle and high school levels. My responsibilities included grading, conducting parent-teacher conferences, communication with parents, classroom management, and lesson planning. 

Achieve – Minnesota Center for Professional Development           May 2022 – June 2024

Data Archive Specialist   Fitchburg, WI

• As Achieve’s Data Archive Specialist, I created and maintained a digital archive of private documents belonging to organization members. I scanned, reviewed, filed, and uploaded documents to a separate online database in a timely and detail-oriented manner while closely following data privacy protocols to ensure confidentiality and integrity of member information. 

SKILLS & INTERESTS

• Technologies: Photoshop; InDesign; Google Workspace; Microsoft Office; Typing (80+ WPM); R; Laboratory Equipment; Photography
• Skills: Writing; Editing; German; Statistics; Data Privacy; Customer Service; Manuscript Evaluation
• Writing Interests: Literary Fiction; Xenofiction; Animal/Conservation Studies
• Research Interests: Evolutionary Biology; Ethology; Human-Nonhuman Relations; Domestication Studies; Genre & Form; Creative Writing Pedagogy; Digital Subcultures

Hobbies: Video Games & Esports; Fishing; Reading; Tabletop RPGs; Baking; Natural Crafts