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Teacher Resumes
The purpose of a resume Self-marketing tool
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Designed to obtain an interview
• Written for the position you want
• Keep in mind the “employer appeal”
• If you were in the reader’s shoes, what would you want to see on the resume?
Preparation
• Do a self-assessment of your skills, values, accomplishments
• Know what you do well
• Consider creating a skills grid
Research
School/school district:
• What skills & characteristics are needed? What is their teaching focus, student population, etc?
• Where to find information: web sites (see links on CS page), local newspapers, electronic databases, district
offices, alumni, teachers, parents, school board meetings.
Resume Contents
What should be on every resume?
• Complete contact information
• Clear objective
• Education & certification information
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Relevant experience
Contact Information
Your name & address
• Best to have just one address
• Nothing on your resume should make the reader question whether you will stay around
Telephone & e-mail
• Your friends may enjoy your email babycakes@hotstuff.com but the Human Resource Director probably won’t
• Make it visually appealing at top of resume
Objective
• Clear, specific and brief
• Be specific as to the teaching level
• For secondary, include subject(s)
• Note any activities you would like to sponsor: debate team, coaching, etc.
• Avoid flowery statements
Education
• Start with most recent degree, list others in reverse chronological order
• Degree, major, certification, college/university
• Give graduation date month/year
• If you have a high GPA, include it
• Include current or expected licensure