Teachers Resumes

THE PARTS OF A TEACHER'S RESUME

1. Identification
   • Home address
   • College address (include zip code and phone number)
2. 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
3. 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)
4. 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?
5. Career-Related Work Experience
   • Name of employer
   • Location
   • Dates
   • Duties and Responsibilities (use action verbs that highlight skills)
6. 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.
7. 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
8. 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
9. Credentials or References
   • Provided upon request
10. 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:

1. Student teaching experiences are of utmost importance.
2. Education resumes can be two pages.
3. Organization is important in resume format.
4. Communicate effectively - no need to be flowery - stick to the point! No typing or spelling errors.
5. Flexibility and willingness to relocate will be a big factor when seeking employment.
6. Sample resume books are available for your perusal in the Career Center Resource Library and Reception Area. Come in any time to review them.

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