WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
https://www.saricaine.org/ https://www.sarichesscoach.com/
Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers. Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with 3-year history of superior performance in remote environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
NON FICTION WRITING CLIPS
2023: The Independent: Cheating in Chess, Next Avenue: Exercise Your Brain With These Chess Tips & Waiting for the Birth of My Daughter, I Cared for my Dying Mother, Shondaland: Rushing my wedding was the best thing I ever did, Insider: Walking Barefoot on the Grass,
2022: NBCThink: Sexism in Chess, Wired: How To Learn Chess Online,
2021: Huffington Post: I was a Female Chess Prodigy, The Independent: I was the Real Life Queen's Gambit
2020 - "Newly Sober In The Time Of The Coronavirus" published in "(HER)oics: Women's Lived Experiences During The Coronavirus Pandemic" Regal House Publishing
2018 - Reported Longword Article "America Is Complicated: The Story of the Wild Horses, and the Maker of the Grammy's" DMNDR blog
MFA | Playwriting
Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY
Mentored by Samuel Hunter, Tina Howe, and Arthur Kopit Honoree of Ann Freedman Student Award & Scholarship
06/2021
Bachelor of Arts | Utopian / Dystopian Studies, History And Literature
05/2004
AWARDS & RESIDENCIES
New York University, New York, NY
Attended Gallatin for Individualized Studies majoring in Utopian / Dystopian Studies in History And Literature resulting in a cross-country research trip to various intentional communities culminating in my thesis project, a book called: Boho Girls. Also studied myths and religion in early societies.
Residencies
2021 Sarasavati Tennessee Residency (nonfiction)
2021 Sundress Academy for the Arts Residency
2021 Finalist for the Baltic Writer's Residency Stormé DeLarverie Residency 2016 Athena Theater. "Dog Dreams:" IRT. "Ty Rex:" The Flea Theater, The Lark 2013 "The Chess Lesson:" Space at Ryder Farm, Manhattan Repertory Theater, IRT, Jimmy's No. 43
Awards
2015: Ann Freedman Student Award
2014: "Mr Landing Takes A Fall:" 1st place Bottletree $1000 prize, The Ronald Duncan Award, The 24/7 Festival, Accepted into The Women's Theater Festival of Memphis & The Network's One Acts, 2013 Sidney and Beatrice Albert Foundation recipient, shortlisted for PlayPenn
993-1996: 8 gold and silver National Scholastic awards
Grants
2020 League of Independent Theaters for "Checkmating" (memoir)
2018 Queens Art Foundation, Equity, League of Independent Theaters, for “Ty Rex."
Teaching experience
Writing (ongoing) - private students
2021 - Class “Write Like A Chess Player” for Free Expressions
2020 - Writing for community (a 6-month class to build community and writing practices during COVID)
Chess Teaching
A scholastic chess champion, I began teaching in my own classrooms New York City public and private schools at age 13. My business grew by word of mouth. Named "best beginner chess teacher" on parent-guide site Marypoppins.com, I spent a decade specializing in teaching in special needs schools. I currently teach online. A passionate volunteer, I've started numerous free chess programs. I've also worked for many others. Favorites include teaching at The Children's Hospital in New York City.
NON FICTION WRITING CLIPS SKILLS
Reading Comprehension Grammar Usage
Project Management Broadcast Media Website Copy
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Write Copy
Judgment and Decision-Making Editing Proficiency
WORK HISTORY EDUCATION
Short Stories
Project Collaboration Publication Formatting Fiction Writing Production Deadlines Story Development Project Proposals Check Facts
Work Copywriting Manage Editing
Active Listening Formatting Abilities Critical Thinking
FREELANCE WRITER
Script Development Self-Publishing Experience Biographies and Novels Editing
Research Writing Grammar Fact-Checking Reviewing Speaking Publishing Journalism
06/2004 to CURRENT
Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics. Created content for websites and online publications.
Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents. Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
Studied and commented on current news and trends.
Built, established and maintained relationships with sources. Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for online publications.
Completed accurate and polished formatting in line with publishing standards prior to submission.
Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
Wrote fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, novels or biographies
Prepared and submitted professional proposals to select publishers to outline works, promotional skills and literary experience.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
https://www.saricaine.org/ https://www.sarichesscoach.com/
Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers. Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with 3-year history of superior performance in remote environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
NON FICTION WRITING CLIPS
2023: The Independent: Cheating in Chess, Next Avenue: Exercise Your Brain With These Chess Tips & Waiting for the Birth of My Daughter, I Cared for my Dying Mother, Shondaland: Rushing my wedding was the best thing I ever did, Insider: Walking Barefoot on the Grass,
2022: NBCThink: Sexism in Chess, Wired: How To Learn Chess Online,
2021: Huffington Post: I was a Female Chess Prodigy, The Independent: I was the Real Life Queen's Gambit
2020 - "Newly Sober In The Time Of The Coronavirus" published in "(HER)oics: Women's Lived Experiences During The Coronavirus Pandemic" Regal House Publishing
2018 - Reported Longword Article "America Is Complicated: The Story of the Wild Horses, and the Maker of the Grammy's" DMNDR blog
MFA | Playwriting
Hunter College of The City University of New York, New York, NY
Mentored by Samuel Hunter, Tina Howe, and Arthur Kopit Honoree of Ann Freedman Student Award & Scholarship
06/2021
Bachelor of Arts | Utopian / Dystopian Studies, History And Literature
05/2004
AWARDS & RESIDENCIES
New York University, New York, NY
Attended Gallatin for Individualized Studies majoring in Utopian / Dystopian Studies in History And Literature resulting in a cross-country research trip to various intentional communities culminating in my thesis project, a book called: Boho Girls. Also studied myths and religion in early societies.
Residencies
2021 Sarasavati Tennessee Residency (nonfiction)
2021 Sundress Academy for the Arts Residency
2021 Finalist for the Baltic Writer's Residency Stormé DeLarverie Residency 2016 Athena Theater. "Dog Dreams:" IRT. "Ty Rex:" The Flea Theater, The Lark 2013 "The Chess Lesson:" Space at Ryder Farm, Manhattan Repertory Theater, IRT, Jimmy's No. 43
Awards
2015: Ann Freedman Student Award
2014: "Mr Landing Takes A Fall:" 1st place Bottletree $1000 prize, The Ronald Duncan Award, The 24/7 Festival, Accepted into The Women's Theater Festival of Memphis & The Network's One Acts, 2013 Sidney and Beatrice Albert Foundation recipient, shortlisted for PlayPenn
993-1996: 8 gold and silver National Scholastic awards
Grants
2020 League of Independent Theaters for "Checkmating" (memoir)
2018 Queens Art Foundation, Equity, League of Independent Theaters, for “Ty Rex."
Teaching experience
Writing (ongoing) - private students
2021 - Class “Write Like A Chess Player” for Free Expressions
2020 - Writing for community (a 6-month class to build community and writing practices during COVID)
Chess Teaching
A scholastic chess champion, I began teaching in my own classrooms New York City public and private schools at age 13. My business grew by word of mouth. Named "best beginner chess teacher" on parent-guide site Marypoppins.com, I spent a decade specializing in teaching in special needs schools. I currently teach online. A passionate volunteer, I've started numerous free chess programs. I've also worked for many others. Favorites include teaching at The Children's Hospital in New York City.
NON FICTION WRITING CLIPS SKILLS
Reading Comprehension Grammar Usage
Project Management Broadcast Media Website Copy
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Write Copy
Judgment and Decision-Making Editing Proficiency
WORK HISTORY EDUCATION
Short Stories
Project Collaboration Publication Formatting Fiction Writing Production Deadlines Story Development Project Proposals Check Facts
Work Copywriting Manage Editing
Active Listening Formatting Abilities Critical Thinking
FREELANCE WRITER
Script Development Self-Publishing Experience Biographies and Novels Editing
Research Writing Grammar Fact-Checking Reviewing Speaking Publishing Journalism
06/2004 to CURRENT
Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics. Created content for websites and online publications.
Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents. Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
Studied and commented on current news and trends.
Built, established and maintained relationships with sources. Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for online publications.
Completed accurate and polished formatting in line with publishing standards prior to submission.
Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
Wrote fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, novels or biographies
Prepared and submitted professional proposals to select publishers to outline works, promotional skills and literary experience.
