Tips for writing a teaching resume
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Teacher Resume Tips & Tricks
Last year I spent hours upon hours writing and designing the PERFECT resume for new teaching positions. My husband and I were moving, and I knew I needed to spruce up my resume to showcase who I am as an educator.
I know that designing & writing your resume can be super stressful, and that’s why I’m bringing you THREE tips & tricks to help you successfully write and design one that represents YOU.
Tip One: Be clear & concise.
If you’ve been in the education field for a few years, you know tons of educational acronyms and buzz words. Don’t overkill it on your resume! Just because someone knows all of the jargon, doesn’t mean he or she is necessarily skillful at it. Instead of making a list of the 25 areas you’re knowledgeable in (Rti, IEP, ESL, Guided math, Shared reading, Gifted & Talented… the list could go on and on), pick 3 or 4 that clearly represent you.
For me, teaching K-2 math is my JAM. I LOVE it, and if I had to pick a strong area for myself, that’d be it. I’ve been to math conferences, implemented in-depth lessons with district math coaches, created assessments, shared learning with colleagues, and so much more. I knew
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How to Make Your Résumé and Cover Letter Stand Out
School districts are always looking for new teachers; the turnover rate is high. Over the past few years, many teachers have retired, decided to stay home for family reasons, or just had it with education. As a principal for 11 years and district leader for the past eight, I have read thousands of résumés and cover letters and conducted hundreds of interviews.
Being strategic and focused in your job search will help you find relevant opportunities. Start by identifying your preferred teaching location and the grade level that you’re interested in, such as elementary, middle, or high school. Standing out during this time is challenging, so try the following strategies to find, apply, and interview for a teaching job.
The résumé and cover letter work in combination to create the first impression that a prospective principal has of you. Your cover letter tells a potential employer your story, while your résumé gives the details of your story. Both should leave the school leader and/or hiring team wanting to know more.
While your goal is to capture attention, you can hold interest without going overboard. Keeping your format simple and direct is best.
1. Make it visually appealing. The hiring team looks at y
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Resumé Writing lecture Interviewing Skills
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Wally Moffat
Spring 2000
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