Resume and Cover Letter for Teacher
Resumes and Cover Letters for Teachers
Your guide to getting hired
Along with a well written cover letter, your resume is a great marketing tool! The resume is one of the
most important pieces in your job search process. It probably won't result in a job offer by itself, however,
it can help open the door to interviewing opportunities, and consideration by interested employers.
Step One: Gather your raw material.
Before you begin writing your resume, put together a list of accomplishments, including your most
significant achievements from work, volunteering, school, organizational memberships, professional
development, multicultural/diversity experience, activities, travel, and other life experiences.
Brainstorm and write down everything that you feel may be relevant. Temporary headings can help you
brainstorm. Following are some example heading titles to generate ideas and help you organize your
information.
Education (e.g. degrees, related coursework, special training)
Certifications (e.g. CPR/1
st
Aid, teaching certifications)
Related Experience (e.g. paid/unpaid, academic projects, service learning)
Activities/Organizations (e.g. student organizations, professional associations,
sororities/fraternities, sports teams)
Honors (e.g. scholarships, academic achievements, sports awards)
Volunteer (e.g. civic groups, hospitals)
Additional Experience (e.g., paid/ unpaid, part/ full-time, internships, military)
Career Related Skills (e.g., computer proficiency, foreign languages)
Multicultural/Diversity Experience (e.g., travel, classroom experiences)
Gather documents related to your experiences, e.g., performance reviews, letters of appreciation,
transcripts, records of workshops and conferences attended, job descriptions, previously completed job
applications. This can be helpful now with your brainstorming, and later as a reference for details as you
assemble your resume.
Step Two: Select the information you will use.
Evaluate and categorize your information until you have what you feel most effectively markets your skills
and background relevant to your employment goals. Tailor your resume to best market yourself for each
specific position. Brevity and clarity are crucial. Create the impression that while the paper document is
good, the “best is yet to come” (in an interview). Your resume should not tell everything about you, but
should include the highlights of your training and qualifications.
Reverse Chronological Resume Format
The typical format for teaching resumes is reverse chronological. This is the traditional style resume that
lists your professional experience in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent position.
Note! There are many different ways to write a resume, and there are many different opinions about what
is good. Your resume should accurately reflect who you are—make it unique and own the resume!
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