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RESUME GUIDE
for Teaching
USD Career Services • Hughes 110 • 619-260-4654 • careers@sandiego.edu • www.sandiego.edu/careers
Your resume is a summary of your qualifications for a specific teaching job. The main goal of a
resume is to generate interviews with schools. Use your resume to highlight your relevant skills
and accomplishments.
To view additional job search information online, visit the Career Services website at
www.sandiego.edu/careers
and select Resumes and Cover Letters in the Resources section.
YOUR NAME
Address
Phone • Email
_________________________________________________________________
EDUCATION
University of San Diego San Diego, CA
Credential Expected date
Degree and Major Expected graduation date
Include minor and study abroad
List overall and/or major grade point average if 3.0 or above
Be selective in listing academic honors
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher Dates
SCHOOL City, State
• Describe your achievements here, starting with active verbs.
• Make your descriptions energetic and relatively short.
• Present the most significant responsibilities first.
Practicum Teacher Dates
SCHOOL City, State
• Bullet format is preferred by most educators.
• Focus on results, skills, leadership, initiative and teamwork.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Job Title Dates of employment
ORGANIZATION City, State
• Include related experience with youth, such as coaching or camp counseling.
• Rename this section if your previous experience is in areas outside youth work.
SKILLS
Include foreign language skills.
Emphasize computer software programs.
Avoid listing general skills (like communication skills) but include skills
specific to your field, like laboratory skills.
OTHER HEADINGS
Include one or two additional headings that highlight your accomplishments or
leadership positions. These sections might include:
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS
COMMUNITY SERVICE
LEADERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Make sure your
voicemail greeting is
professional.
Feature your
achievements from
the most relevant
experiences.
Show your flexibility
and exposure to
different grade
levels.
Focus on skills the
employer is seeking.
Activities and service
provide a fuller
picture of you as a
candidate.
Use an email
address that conveys
professionalism.
Increase visual
impact through
selective use of bold,
underlining, and
capitalization.
Spell check and
review your resume
carefully for errors.
Limit your resume to
one page. Use a
common font like
Arial or Times New
Roman.