Tim Loperfido

Tim Loperfido is an Assistant Teaching Professor of English at Penn State University, where he has taught since fall 2021. He specializes in creative writing, rhetoric, and composition, instructing courses like Advanced Fiction Writing, Business Writing, and Rhetoric & Composition.

Education:

• MFA in Creative Writing - Fiction, New Mexico State University
• BA in English, San Diego State University

Research & Interests: Focuses on creative writing pedagogy and the intersection of rhetoric with contemporary fiction. His published short stories explore themes of identity, cultural narratives, and modern societal dynamics, appearing in journals like The MacGuffin, Potomac Review, and Puerto del Sol.

Teaching Experience: Previously taught at New Mexico State University and Doña Ana Community College, including courses on technical writing, creative writing, and developmental English. Emphasizes accessible education and mentorship for first-generation students.

Professional Engagement: Maintains an active creative practice with recent publications in 2022-2024. Runs workshops on narrative techniques and maintains a professional website (timloperfido.com).