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Charles Ta is a writer, illustrator, and educator based in Union City, NJ. He has had stories published in Sci-Phi Journal, 365 Tomorrows, Storm Dragon Publishing (in an anthology titled Dragon Dreams), Flame Tree Press, HEXFILED Magazine, and Fifth House Press, as well as written freelance nonfiction pieces for clients on Linkedin. When not immersed in a good book or traveling to strange, often alien worlds, Charles teaches special education students in West New York, NJ.…Charles Ta is a writer, illustrator, and educator based in Union City, NJ. He has had stories published in Sci-Phi Journal, 365 Tomorrows, Storm Dragon Publishing (in an anthology titled Dragon Dreams), Flame Tree Press, HEXFILED Magazine, and Fifth House Press, as well as written freelance nonfiction pieces for clients on Linkedin. When not immersed in a good book or traveling to strange, often alien worlds, Charles teaches special education students in West New York, NJ.

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Charles Ta is a writer, illustrator, and educator based in Union City, NJ. He has had stories published in Sci-Phi Journal, 365 Tomorrows, Storm Dragon Publishing (in an anthology titled Dragon Dreams), Flame Tree Press, HEXFILED Magazine, and Fifth House Press, as well as written freelance nonfiction pieces for clients on Linkedin. When not immersed in a good book or traveling to strange, often alien worlds, Charles teaches special education students in West New York, NJ.…Charles Ta is a writer, illustrator, and educator based in Union City, NJ. He has had stories published in Sci-Phi Journal, 365 Tomorrows, Storm Dragon Publishing (in an anthology titled Dragon Dreams), Flame Tree Press, HEXFILED Magazine, and Fifth House Press, as well as written freelance nonfiction pieces for clients on Linkedin. When not immersed in a good book or traveling to strange, often alien worlds, Charles teaches special education students in West New York, NJ.

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Charles Ta is a writer, illustrator, and educator based in Union City, NJ. He has had stories published in Sci-Phi Journal, 365 Tomorrows, Storm Dragon Publishing (in an anthology titled Dragon Dreams), Flame Tree Press, HEXFILED Magazine, and Fifth House Press, as well as written freelance nonfiction pieces for clients on Linkedin. When not immersed in a good book or traveling to strange, often alien worlds, Charles teaches special education students in West New York, NJ.

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Freelance Writer / Artist at Self-employed

January 1, 2023 - Present

Freelance art/writing for clients or my business on an as-needed basis; ghostwrite promotional articles in mental health; produce artwork for exhibitions; write and publish speculative fiction.

Short Story Writer / Artist at Calaveras Media

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Co-wrote, edited, and published a short story with author Robert Blake Whitehill, set in the Ben Blackshaw thriller series, featured in his book Blast (called 'Tough Luck, Kid'). Produced promotional artwork based on events from Dead Rise + Nitro Express.

Teacher at West New York Middle School

January 1, 2021 - Present

Currently teach and assist students with disabilities in completing assignments and tests in all school subjects, and modulate their behavior. Co-write Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in coordination with the child study team. Provide learning accommodations to fulfill academic and behavioral goals/objectives. Also taught Creative Writing and Art to Gifted/Talented students each summer as part of Summer Enrichment Program, Extended School Year, and Summer Tutoring. In previous years, students' projects included 'Saving the Ocean' and 'Flight'.