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Resume Writing for Teacher Candidates
Resume Rules
- Resumes must be error free.
- Resumes are typically 1 page, or 2 full pages of relevant work related
information.
- Use quality paper, 20 lbs weight, in subtle styles. Avoid bright colors
or graphics.
- Resumes typically consist of 5 major parts: demographic information,
an objective, educational background, teaching experience, licensure.
- Demographics: Your name, address, and phone number should be listed at
the top of the page. If you are relocating, it is a good idea to list current
and permanent addresses.
- Objective: State the position you are seeking, not a teaching philosophy.
Keep it concise and direct; it is optional.
- Education: List degrees in reverse chronological order, beginning with
current degree in progress. List degree, major, the institution, and the year
the degree is or will be obtained. GPA is optional.
- Teaching Experience: List all teaching experience in reverse chronological
order. Describe your duties and accomplishments in detail; not all teaching experiences
are the same.
- Licensure: Indicate what certification areas you have, or anticipate.
- Other areas: You may include skill areas, such as computer or language.
- References are always included on a separate page. List the name, title,
work address, and phone number of at least 3 references. Put your name at the
top, to indicate whose references they are.
- Never use personal pronouns (I, me, my).
- Use fragments beginning with action verbs; it is not necessary to write
complete sentences.
- Do not include personal information, i.e. marital status, age, photographs,
health information, hobbies, and the like.
- A note on the Resume versus the Curriculum Vitae (CV):
A resume is distinctly different from a CV. A resume outlines your relevant experiences
and highlights your professional qualifications using brief descriptions or summaries.
A CV is an extended academic history, one that illustrates courses taught, publications,
and presentations given. CV’s are typically used when seeking academic or
administrative positions, such as university faculty or Superintendent. For teaching
in elementary and secondary schools, a resume is appropriate.
Resume Examples
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