Manasi Saxena

Experience

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  Freelance editor/writer

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2020

  Editor and Writer

  As a writer and lover of the English language, I have occasionally worked as a Freelance Writer, Re-writer, and Editor for various firms, including Outlook India, Full Circle Training and Facilitation, Word-by-Word, and others. My duties with this work have included: - Editing content and grammar- Writing and rewriting content- Fact-checking- Basic Graphics- Communication and Promotion Material

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  Sacred Heart Convent School

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  Primary School Teacher

  Sacred Heart is my Alma mater. Just after I finished my Masters, I heard that they were in need of a substitute for a short while, and was inspired to join and teach Class V. I taught all subjects except Hindi, conducted exams and completed end-of-year duties as well. It was a wild, awesome ride, joyful because of how much fun I had with my class. It also led to more inspiration to work with schools. Forever grateful for this opportunity, as I think it shaped my choices later as well.

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  The Heritage Schools

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

  Educator - Senior Program

  At the Heritage School, I taught Social Studies to Classes 8 and 9, and History to Class 11. It was a rigorous and meaningful learning experience, challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Although I eventually left both for health reasons as well as to focus on higher studies, I carry from this experience a joy in sharing and teaching. I found facilitating learning was a lot more powerful than trying to control learning.

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  Outlook

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  Freelance Editor

  As part of my Freelance Editing work, I was offered the opportunity to edit and, to some extent, rewrite Outlook's Travel Guide to Kerala. I especially enjoyed this because I got to learn about the state and its culture and history.

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  Ok Play India Ltd

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Editorial Consultant

  I was editing and to some extent re-writing articles about parenting at different ages. A short-term project, I was processing between fifty and one hundred articles a week, editing for grammar and content, as well as fact-checking.

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  Freelance

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2020

  Learning Facilitator and Organiser

  Although this is work I now do with my firm, enCOMPASSion, before enCOMPASSion was conceived, I was grateful to be able to offer and share what I understand about Compassionate, or Nonviolent, Communication in events and workshops, most of which were offered in and around Delhi. In addition to this, to support the NVC community in India, I was also happy to help with organising learning events.

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  EnCOMPASSion

  Nov 2016 - now

  Founder

  enCOMPASSion is a social organisation, committed to strengthening communities and individuals to build sustainable futures through collaborative processes, particularly Nonviolent Communication (NVC). We have worked with a number of small and large organisations, including UNHCR, Katkatha, Manzil, Saajha, Save the Children India, and others.When ground realities posit challenges around physical sustenance and safety, enCOMPASSion also offer emergency relief support and conflict transformation for vulnerable communities. We also work at the grassroots towards growing resilience and agency in economically vulnerable communities, using Nonviolent Communication and collaborative processes. Find out below how to get involved! Show less

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  CNVC, Center for Nonviolent Communication

  Aug 2020 - now

  • President of the Board of Directors

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Board Member

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Certified Trainer

    Aug 2020 - now