RUBY ATWAL

12 Hillside Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743

Rubyatwal90@gmail.com | 631-747-6482

RELEVANT SKILLS
- Exceptional writing skills and flexibility in writing for specific audiences.
- Impeccable knowledge of grammatical rules and mechanics for various writing formats and styles.
- Ability to conduct extensive research on complex topics and use appropriate jargon.
- Experienced public speaker who can clearly articulate ideas to both large and small groups.
- Eagerly collaborates with colleagues and has a desire to learn from seasoned professionals.
- Can work independently and meet strict deadlines, while maintaining quality of writing.

WORK EXPERIENCE
English Teacher ​(Grade 8), Friends Academy Sept. 2018 - Present
- Plans comprehensive lesson plans and units, develops assessments, and manages large classes.
- Teaches essay structure, thesis development, academic language, and proper formats for MLA citations.
- Teaches writing as a continual process that includes multiple revisions for content, structure, and mechanics.
- Challenges students to think critically about how literature relates to social justice issues and personal lives.
- ​Asks high-order questions that require students to give detailed explanations with evidence from the text.
- Utilizes SMART Board and various online educational tools during lessons to provide accessibility to all students.
- Builds connections with parents by keeping them informed about their child’s progress throughout the year, and
frequently communicates with teachers, administrators, and counselors about behavioral and academic issues.
- Promotes an inclusive environment that is welcoming to students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic
backgrounds.

Freelance Writer and Editor May 2014 - Present

- Writes and/or significantly edits resumes, cover letters, personal statements, research publications, thesis papers,
and business presentations.
- Writes in a concise and cohesive manner, using language that flows well and is grammatically flawless.
- Communicates with clients via phone or email to determine their needs and provide updates on progress.

Reading and Writing Teacher​ (Grades 6-8), Accompsett Middle School ​ ct. 2015 – June 2018
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- Designed lessons, for students reading significantly below grade-level, to build fundamental vocabulary and
comprehension skills.
- Utilized assessment data to hone in on students’ reading deficits to re-teach crucial skills and improve performance.
- Differentiated lessons to accommodate a wide spectrum of learners, including English Language Learners, students
with disabilities, and gifted students.

English Teacher Leave Replacement ​(Grades 9-12), Sachem North High School F​ eb. 2015 – Oct. 2015
English Teacher Assistant ​(Grade 8), Locust Valley Middle School Sept. 2014 – Feb. 2015
SAT and ACT Instructor​, Huntington Learning Center, Smithtown May 2014 – Sept. 2014
Tennis Instructor​, Sportime Tennis Academy June 2014 - Sept. 2014
Writing Center Editor​, Binghamton University Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2012
- Provided critical feedback to undergraduate, graduate, and international students on research papers, essays,
resumes, and other written assignments; modeled multiple methods for improving writing skills.
EDUCATION
- M.A. in Education
Teachers College, Columbia University, Class of 2014.

- B.A. in English, Language, and Rhetoric

Binghamton University, Class of 2012. GPA: 3.5

CERTIFICATIONS
- NYS Initial Teaching Certificate in​ ​Adolescent English Language Arts 7-12
- NYS Initial Teaching Certificate in ​Childhood Education 1-6
- Certified Coach for ​Tennis​, ​Badminton, a​ nd ​Volleyball

TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCY
- Microsoft: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Google: Drive, Docs, Classroom, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and Gmail
- Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn
- Online tools: Prezi, Weebly, SmartBoard
- Typing speed: 65+ wpm

LANGUAGES
- Basic knowledge of Spanish
- Intermediate knowledge of Punjabi