Kalidas S Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Planned themes and layout for each literary magazine issue; facilitated editorial meetings• Edited 2-3 pieces per issue, guided writers’ processes from draft to publication• Led workshops for new editors to cultivate skills and confidence in analyzing short stories and poetry• Communicated one-on-one with writers to build trusting relationships and offer support;provided literary critique• Planned and coordinated bi-annual launch party: managed event budget, advertisement, and open mic sign ups

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Led New York Public Library Immigrant Writers Workshops: identified reading selectionswith a focus on craft; guided peer critiques and provided detailed edits on student work(autobiographical, flash fiction, and poetry); nominated writers for publication on theRestless Books website• Generated three-year cost estimate and budget proposal for non-profit publisher

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Assisted professors in teaching multi-variable concepts such as polar/spherical coordinates and Maxima/minima of functions; taught methodologies for proofs and mathematical processes such as LaGrange multipliers or triple integrals• Fostered a safe environment for students to work with their peers, ask for help, and build community through holding teaching assistant hours two to three times a week

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Transcribed, proofread and copyedited the first draft of a novel; labeled and word-mappedkey terms, characters, scenes, and themes in the manuscript draft• Researched and wrote briefs on a variety of topics (such as euthanasia in the Netherlands,violence against black trans women, FKA Twigs) for an essay collection• Researched and wrote summaries and citation information of “Black Womxn” poets for ananthology

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Led meetings and coordinated other events such as the national mental health awareness walk at Amherst College• Crafted and organized mental health awareness display in the campus center using written responses from students about their mental health struggles

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Read and approved poetry submissions for publication in literary magazine• Co-designed the issue layouts, incorporating visual and written art onto the print proof

• Wrote biweekly articles in the Arts & Living section—conducted community interviews and research; covered live events, and wrote movie reviews• Wrote on assignment; pitched stories to section editors