Resumes for Teachers
SAMPLE TEACHER RESUMES AND WORKSHEETS
- The author includes information information about specific units or classes in descriptions of her practicums (what was creative about them; what ways she modified the curriculum or teaching strategies for different learners; etc.). These specifics help the resume "come alive," individualizes the resume from among the many a principal will look at.
- The author talks about "results" - that is, how did her actions help her students or her school. "Encouraged active learning by creating a project where ..." "Helped students overcome math anxiety by..."
- Indicates participation in school-wide events, faculty meetings or committees.
Resume Template
- Emphasizes different points you can make about your practicums, teaching and other education-related experience.
- MS Word format - you can save and type into this
- PDF format
THE PARTS OF A TEACHER'S RESUME
- Identification
- Home address
- College address (include zip code and phone number)
- Professional Objective
- Non-specific approach - use the word "prefer", it leaves you open, i.e. "prefer to work in an educational setting". Be careful not to be too broad.
- Specific approach - type of classroom or specific grade
- Education
- Name of institution attended
- Location (town, state)
- Degree and when received
- Areas of concentration (if you took courses which highlight your abilities, add them); or certification area
- Other high points (dean's list, scholarships, excellence awards)
- Cumulative average (optional, if consistent over the years)
- Student Teaching Experience
- School System (start with most recent heading); location
- Dates
- Describe what each placement is all about.
- Describe basic responsibilities (highlight 2 or 3) and duties performed.
- What did you gain from each experience? What skills did you use?
- Career-Related Work Experience
- Name of employer
- Location
- Dates
- Duties and Responsibilities (use action verbs that highlight skills)
- Non-Career Related Work Experience (optional)
- Same as above if you choose to separately describe each position.
- Lump experience together as well as dates if you want to condense: e.g. 1982-85 - Performed various waitressing and cashiering jobs.
- Be sure to highlight it if you have financed education by working part-time, i.e. work study, odd jobs, etc.
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- University related activities and organizations
- Name of organization
- Your role (President, Treasurer, etc.)
- Responsibilities (optional if they show skills you used)
- Highlight your leadership experience and skills. They do not have to be solely university related.
- Non-university activities and organizations
- University related activities and organizations
- Interests (indicates well-rounded individual)
- Emphasize your education and experience in areas of particular interest to school districts. For example: coaching, multi-ethnic education, reading, remedial education, etc.
- Emphasize special skills or abilities
- Credentials or References
- Provided upon request
- Summary of Qualifications (may be included here or right after job objective. Suggest it be added after objective, but is optional)
- Tie together what you feel that you have accomplished in the last four years
- A personal touch
- What are your assets
- What your personal attributes are, i.e.:
- interpersonal relations
- dependability
- communication skills
- perseverance through student teaching experience
- Do the job for the employer by highlighting abilities and qualifications in summary form.
Note:
- Student teaching experiences are of utmost importance.
- Education resumes can be two pages.
- Organization is important in resume format.
- Communicate effectively - no need to be flowery - stick to the point! No typing or spelling errors.
- Flexibility and willingness to relocate will be a big factor when seeking employment.
- Sample resume books are available for your perusal in the Career Center Resource Library and Reception Area. Come in any time to review them.