Portland, OR • (404) 123-0000 • miabann@email.com • linkedin.com/in/miabann
OSHA Classroom Safety (2018)
STEM Education First Aid, (2016)
Biology 7-12, State of Oregon (2017)
, “Covid-19 and Virtual Labs: Lessons Learned” (Indianapolis, 2022)
(online) (Atlanta, GA, 2022)
, The American Biology Teacher Journal, 2021
Why this works: It’s simple: the candidate communicated their skills and accomplishments clearly. The Professional Summary section is crisp and includes hard numbers and quantifiable results. The same goes for the Work Experience section, where they focused on superspecific achievements rather than merely describing their day-to-day tasks and duties. The Conferences and Publications sections act as proof that the teacher is actively seeking professional development and is following new trends in the field. Finally, their Volunteer Work is relevant to the position and puts focus on the candidate’s commitment and drive.
Denver, CO • (404) 404-0404 • mholden • linkedin.com/in/mholden
“The Future of Animals We Love: Climate Change Effects on Wildlife”
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Why this works: Although Miles has little hands-on classroom experience, his resume is strong and convincing. The resume objective follows the writing rules to a tee – in 3 simple, yet achievement-packed sentences, Miles manages to convey the idea that he’s a great fit for the role. He added his internship experience to the work section, and also remembered to include the relevant Camp Counselor gig he enjoyed doing while in high school. The state-level and First Aid certifications definitely add credibility, while his volunteer work helps him come across as a person who practices what he preaches.
When I say “format and structure,” here’s what I mean:
Let’s see what this means in practice.
Good design elements and font choice go a long way. Here are some easy-to-follow rules that will keep recruiters and administrators interested.
Save Comic Cans and other fun fonts for your 1st-grade posters. Instead, go for a classic font that’s legible and doesn’t distract the reader. Some great fonts to use on a resume (in no particular order):
As for resume font size, we recommend 11 or 12pt for normal text . Your section titles and headers should be 14–16pt . In case your resume spills over to the second page by just a few lines, you can opt for a 10pt font size, but make sure it doesn’t look cluttered.
Line spacing is the vertical white space between each consecutive line of text. A paragraph looking too dense? This means the line spacing could be increased. Stick to the optimal line spacing, between 1.15 and 1.5 points – this will help the hiring teams scan your resume more easily.
This may sound like overkill, but we promise margins are important.
Margins that are too big may sound an alarm among the hiring managers – Is the candidate using white space to cover the obvious lack of experience? You definitely don’t want that. On the other hand, margins that are too small will leave your resume looking cluttered and visually overwhelming.
That’s why all resume coaches suggest adjusting them to one inch on each side .
Remember that hiring decision-makers start their selection by bulk-skimming the resumes (or using Applicant Tracking Software, but more about that later) and you want yours to be clearly laid out and super skimmable.
To make the section headings stand out, use larger fonts (14-16pt) and bold for your headings . That way, the reader will find the most important bits of information at a glance. Points for you.
Again, there are two things to keep in mind:
Now let’s clarify this through some examples.
There are a few different resume formats to choose from, but most resumes today use the reverse-chronological format. (PS It’s a fancy name for something you’ve seen a million times.)
What’s typical of this format is that, in the Work Experience section, you start from your most recent job, and then work backwards from there . The same goes for the Education section, in case you attended multiple schools or have two or more degrees. This resume format is great because, as your career progresses, you’ll logically have your best and most recent accomplishments listed at the top of your resume (alongside another vital section, the Resume Profile ). This will allow you to list your most impressive and recent work experience first. Both human recruiters and ATS systems love having essential information in the top third of the page, so here’s an extra reason to go with this format.
You’ll also want to describe your skills and experience using bullet points so that things are easy to read and split up with nice spacing. |
Your resume needs to include a few standard sections and follow a particular order (this is non-negotiable):
There are some optional (but recommended) additional sections to include:
Let’s break these sections down and see how to make the most of them.
This is a no-brainer. You want to include relevant contact details so that the HR department can get in touch.
You should include:
This is how one candidate did it:
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This is the part that sits right under your contact information and has a few versions and names. You’ve probably seen it as Resume Profile too. Despite the confusion, it’s fairly simple. You’ll write a resume objective if you’re an entry-level candidate. If not, you’ll go with the resume summary . (Check out our in-depth guide on Resume Profile to learn how that’s different).
Whichever one you pick, there are a few things to keep in mind :
Drop pronouns, articles, and full sentences. |
Here’s what Jonah, an experienced biology teacher, wrote in his resume summary:
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Why this works:
Let’s analyze this well-written teacher resume summary. Remember the rules? With four short, condensed sentences, Johan managed to distill his entire career into a short killer paragraph. He conveyed his passion for teaching, knowledge of pedagogical methods and sealed the deal with an award. In the last sentence, he clearly communicates what he’s looking to bring to the High School he’s applying for.
And here’s what not to do (I’ll give you two bad examples, one worse than the other):
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Why this is good, but not great:
At first glance, this looks like a solid summary, but experienced hiring managers won’t be impressed. Here’s what can be improved:
And here’s another lackluster example:
Why this absolutely sucks: Look twice and you’ll see that this is actually the same example. The previous version was filled with overcomplex, powerful, and (we dare say) pretentious language. And yet, this version is even worse because it describes the candidate in a way so basic that their unique dynamic abilities got lost in translation.
Remember: aim for clarity, be brief, and quantify wherever possible. If you need more help, check out our in-depth resume summar y guide .
Let’s examine this well-written teacher resume objective by Alexandra.
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Why this works: Instead of pulling your hair out because you lack work experience or are a recent graduate, think about how you can craft your resume objective to show that you’re driven and that you have transferable skills that will come in handy. In the example above, the candidate mentions key skills for a teacher – strong communication and people skills. Her tutoring experience (similar to volunteer work) also sends good signals to the hiring managers. Finally, the resume objective is short and to the point, with zero fluff.
And here’s a teacher resume objective style to avoid:
Why this is wrong: Yikes! This candidate surely kept their objective short, but made some serious faux pas. If I were looking at this resume, I’d have no idea which courses this person could teach, whether they’re certified or not, and the “motivated” with “great organizational skills” isn’t telling me much either. Remember the golden rule – actionable, quantifiable, with as much relevant info in 3-4 sentences.
When coaching job seekers, I always advise them to work on this section last. It’s often a lot easier to write a summary once you have everything outlined in your work history or skills section. Pick the best bits from there and make a “best-of” style bio. You can follow this simple formula: A/an [2-3 DESCRIPTIVE, SOFT SKILLS ADJECTIVES] [YOUR CURRENT ROLE] looking for a [NEW OPPORTUNITY]. Looking/ready/excited/seeking to apply my [TOP TECH SKILLS] to help [COMPANY NAME] reach [THE DESIRED OUTCOME]. |
Also, check out our resume objective guide for more ideas.
Now this is the part that will make up the bulk of your resume and that you really want to nail. The summary/objective and work history should go hand in hand – the ideal work history should reinforce any skills and qualifications you claimed to have in your summary.
To put your best foot forward, you’ll want to follow these basic rules:
Here’s how you can improve a mediocre work experience section in a few simple tweaks:
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Why this is wrong: Another unimpressive example that many candidates think is actually good. Here are some problems:
Here’s how you can improve it in just a few minutes:
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In case you need more information on how to write your work history section , this guide will give you all the answers.
This should be fairly simple. When listing education in your teacher resume, there are some basic rules to stick to. Make sure to include:
And some bonus bits to be aware of:
Here’s an example you can use as inspiration:
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To find more examples and tips on how to organize this section, check out our curated guide on how to list education on your resume .
Next, let’s tackle the Skills section. This is where you list a few relevant skills and abilities to send extra “I’m the one” signals to the hiring team. Sounds easy, but there are two common pitfalls to avoid:
ATS (Applicant Tracking Software) systems are bots that scan resumes for specific keywords that describe the ideal candidate the organization is seeking. When a bot reads a resume that has “good candidate potential,” it will flag the resume for further review. If your resume doesn’t get flagged by a bot, it will likely not be given another glance.Don’t be discouraged by this. Many teacher resumes don’t actually go through ATS, especially if you’re applying for a smaller, less sought-after districts. However, it’s another story if you’re aiming for a popular school that gets tons of applications. |
Take a look at this example job ad and just how many keywords they’ve listed as relevant.
You can list 5-10 skills in total . It’s best to have a mix of hard skills (like classroom software) and soft skills (e.g. your amazing knowledge transfer abilities).
Finally, here’s our ultimate list of teacher resume skills that you can use as guidance.
Soft skills for teachers
Technical (hard) skills for teachers
If you need to save space, you can divide your skills into Soft and Hard Skills and display them in two columns. |
Once you have listed all relevant work experience and a comprehensive overview of your education, you’ll have the option to include additional sections.
Although frequently referred to as “optional,” these teacher resume extra sections can earn you some extra points. Towards the end of your resume, include things like certifications, volunteer experience, conferences, awards, hobbies , and any foreign languages you may speak.
Remember you’re up against dozens of other candidates with similar skills, backgrounds, education, and work history, so these sections can really help you stand out.
In your teaching career, there are plenty of certifications you’ll obtain, but here are some that hiring managers love to see in a resume for a teaching position.
There are 3 ways you can present your certifications:
You don’t have to be a contender for the National Teacher of the Year Award to show off in your resume. And if you think the award you won isn’t worth mentioning, think again – it may be the only differentiating factor between you and another candidate.
Here are some of the awards you can add to your teacher resume:
As a teacher, you have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the world and help others. The same goes for volunteering. That’s why any volunteer work you’ve done will only reinforce the other qualities you mentioned in your teacher resume.
If you’ve volunteered as a teacher abroad during your studies or gap year, definitely add it to your resume (especially if you’re an entry-level candidate). That year you spent teaching English in Cambodia? It will signal the recruiters that your intercultural skills are solid, that you have an open mind and are able to connect with others – all highly-prized qualities in a teacher.
Teachers often attend workshops and conferences, and some of them are worth mentioning in your resume, especially if you engaged as a speaker or panelist. If your work has appeared in a journal or if you have an article published in The Language Magazine, then definitely add that too.
When teaching in a diverse setting, foreign languages come in handy. That’s why you should list all the languages you speak, along with the level of proficiency and any certifications you’ve received.
No job ad is the same, so don’t expect to have a single, generic resume version that you’ll just blast-send to recruiters. This is where going the extra mile really pays off.
If you’d like your teacher resume to hit all the right notes, you’ll have to tailor it so that it reflects the requirements from the job description.
This literally means reading through the job ad, underlining keywords and phrases, and then using those keywords in your resume. It also means customizing your resume summary to include the name of the school you’re applying to.
If this sounds like too much work, there are tools that can help. For example, use the Resume Builder to create an ATS-friendly resume in under 30 minutes. Once you’re done, AI goes through your resume and looks for room for improvement. Neat.
You should also check out the 8 video lessons covering the best practices of resume writing, section by section, with top career coach, Pamela Skillings .
It gives more detail about what we discussed in this article + gives you a step-by-step process you can follow.
And then, when you land the interview, you can prep to ace the big day.
You can check out the tool here or get in touch with us on LinkedIn for more info.
In summary, here are some key things to remember when writing your teacher resume:
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Whether you’re searching for your first teaching job or you’re ready for a change, you’ll need a solid resume. There’s a lot of conflicting advice out there on how to write a resume that will land you an interview, so it’s worth taking some time to review teacher resume examples first. We’ve rounded up examples for pretty much any kind of educator and assembled tips for how to write a strong modern teacher resume.
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Teacher resume examples.
Resumes have changed a lot in recent years, so do your research to find out what the latest trends are. For instance, while an “objectives” section used to be a resume standard, people often drop this section today in favor of more space to highlight their accomplishments. Start with these general resume tips, then get more advice for completing our free teacher resume template, section by section.
On today’s resumes, your mailing address is optional. In fact, if you’re looking for a job outside of your current geographical area, it can sometimes be helpful to leave it off. This way, employers won’t worry about whether you’re willing to relocate for the job.
Email addresses are not optional. This is the way most schools will contact you today, so be sure to provide yours. You might want to take a look at your address to make sure it sounds relatively professional too. Ideally, it simply contains a version of your name (e.g., “[email protected]”); don’t forget you can grab a free email address from sites like Gmail if you need to. But other addresses are fine too, as long as there’s nothing questionable. “[email protected]” is fine. “[email protected]” is not.
As mentioned earlier, resume objectives are used less and less today. Recent college grads or those transitioning to teaching careers might still decide to include a professional objective statement. Those with more experience have replaced objectives with a summary statement that provides an overview of their career. It’s also OK to delete this section altogether if you’d like more space in the Relevant Work Experience section.
Include your undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as any certifications or licensures you hold. Note: It’s up to you whether you include your graduation date. Some people worry it can open them up to age discrimination. You’ll likely be asked for this information if you continue in the hiring process, so they can verify your degrees.
This is the real meat of your teacher resume. You can list jobs chronologically starting with the most recent, or choose to place your most relevant experience first. Either way, include your employer’s name, dates of employment, and the position/s you held. Then, highlight your experience and achievements. Strive to make your statements measurable and quantifiable rather than just a listing of your job duties.
Weak statements:
Strong statements:
New college grad? You should definitely include your student teaching or internship experience in this section!
You can use this section to include jobs you’ve held that aren’t quite as relevant to the one you’re applying for. If you’re new to the working world, it’s OK to include non-teaching jobs here. For those with longer careers, it’s probably not necessary to list every job you’ve ever had. Just highlight any experience that helps support your application or fills any employment gaps.
If you’ve received awards or honors related to teaching, share them here. The same goes for any leadership roles you’ve held in educational professional orgs.
If space allows, you might want to include a short list of respected professional organizations you belong to. You should definitely include them if you play a very active role, have been invited to speak as an education expert at a conference, etc. Otherwise, this section is optional.
Here are some sections you might consider adding if you have space, and a few to skip altogether.
Here’s what you don’t need on your resume:
As you complete your teacher resume template, use these examples for ideas about what to include and how to word it.
This is a great resume for teachers with little to no experience.
Here’s one more example of a great teacher resume for those with limited experience.
This one allows you to showcase your skills in a compact, visually appealing design.
This is one of those teacher resume examples that work best for those with some experience but who are still early in their career. (Note: Click the link above and scroll down to find it.)
Use this resume to highlight the unique skills of summer school teachers who work with students who are either repeating a course or trying to get ahead for the following school year.
Applying for an assistant teacher job will be much easier using one of the five fantastic teacher resume examples through this resource.
As a special educator, your responsibilities may change from minute to minute and your skills need to adapt. This template helps you simplify your experience in a one-page resume.
This resume will help you showcase your excellent mentoring, counseling, and leadership skills.
As a guidance counselor, your role is to guide students through academic development as well as personal growth. Use this template to show you how to highlight your unique talents.
Showcase your ability to collect and maintain the valuable resources needed to foster a strong learning environment for students.
Use this guide to create a great English teacher resume that will highlight your communication, interpersonal, and planning skills to edge out the competition.
Emphasize your commitment to the ongoing professional development necessary to continue integrating the latest technology into the existing curriculum, and coming up with new lesson plans for today’s classrooms.
Share and showcase your love of introducing music to students with this straightforward teacher resume.
This resume example is simple but perfect for drama teachers who want to emphasize their experience as well as their knowledge of acting techniques and production.
Establish yourself as the ideal candidate by demonstrating teaching skills, language proficiency, communication, and organizational skills.
As a coach, this template will help you demonstrate your ability to manage teams and sports programs as well as encourage academic performance.
This teacher resume example allows you to highlight your classroom management skills, as well as your commitment to empathy, patience, and cultural awareness. (Note: Click the link above and scroll down to find it.)
This clean resume template showcases a math teacher’s ability to break down complex math concepts through patient, meaningful engagement with students.
It takes a special person to be a great pre-K teacher. Working with young children while creating lesson and activity plans, monitoring progress, and providing quality supervision takes patience and kindness.
Put your best foot forward with this business teacher resume that emphasizes teaching methods and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Use this resume to let hiring managers know that you’re not only motivated to help students learn but uniquely qualified. Be sure to highlight any experience living or traveling abroad as well as foreign language skills.
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Make use of a summary, outline your teaching experience: your career syllabus, list the education that elevates your teacher candidacy, choose the right resume layout and design for a teacher resume, what type of salary you can expect in teaching.
With the right approach and a great resume, you can find a teacher position that is the perfect balance of job satisfaction and good pay. Educating the principal on your qualifications with an A+ resume will put you at the head of the interview class.
Teaching has always been an important and challenging career path. It can also be one of the most rewarding and financially stable professions. Working as a teacher has the potential to be satisfying, as well as emotionally and intellectually engaging. But with the changing landscape of educational practices and technologies, aspiring education professionals need to adapt to the modern world.
With the right approach and a great resume, you can find a teacher position that is the perfect balance of job satisfaction and good pay.
So, how do you write an excellent resume for a teacher? Resume.io’s expert advice guides and resume examples cover over 500 professions, and our resume builder takes the tough job of formatting and leaves the personalization to you.
This resume guide and corresponding car sales resume example will cover the following:
When you teach writing, you probably include an outline step. Consider the necessary sections of any resume for a teacher as your outline. Your resume should contain the following elements:
One key difference among teacher resumes may be a publications section. Those who teach at the university level are much more likely to need to include their professional writing.
A resume is a type of persuasive essay that needs to offer strong evidence for your suitability for the position. The best arguments target the reader directly with points that are sure to hit home. Your teacher application is no different.
Research the school, its demographics and philosophy as well as the open position to understand as clearly as possible what the role entails and how your teaching expertise will enhance the student body, faculty and community as a whole.
What does this mean in practice, for you as a teacher seeking a job?
Honing your resume for the ATS
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are automated software applications used by most medium and large employers to process the hundreds or thousands of resumes before they reach their recruiters or hiring specialists. Most ATS systems work by scanning resumes and ranking them for keywords.
These keywords may be related to certifications/licenses, specific skills or qualities, job experience or other factors. ATS software is widely used by educational institutions, both in the general variety (services like RecruitCRM, TalentCube, JobItUs and others) and even the specialized variety (ATS specifically developed for schools like eTeach). In fact, many schools use school management software that helps with all operational aspects of education. These programs often have built-in ATS.
HR surveys show that, in general, 75% of resumes (U.S. data) are never seen by human eyes because they fail the ATS test, falling into a resume black hole.
Getting specific is the key to mastering the ATS.
Naming software and curriculum mentioned in the job listing boosts your chances of beating the ATS and shows the hiring department that you understand the requirements of the job.
Your resume format is vitally important no matter the type of teaching job you are aiming for. Not only does the resume formatting impact ATS filtering of your teacher resume, but the template visuals will affect how much attention your teacher resume receives from recruiters.
Similar to the use of keywords and your summary description, your resume format presents a dual challenge: pass the ATS filtering and win over the hiring manager. The best format for a teacher resume is reverse chronological order . This puts the information that recruiters seek – mainly your most recent position and your contact information – right where they are expecting to find it. The ATS is also designed to look for this format when it scans your education resume.
Career changers should consider a hybrid or functional style resume since they expand the space for transferable skills, or skills that you used in your previous career that will make you a great teacher.
How many times have you drilled into your students’ heads that papers with no names on them will receive zero credit? Of course, you wouldn’t do that on your teaching resume, but there are considerations for your header .
The goal of the header is to provide the best methods to contact you using the most professional presentation. Definitely include the following:
Do not include any personal information such as your social security number, marital status or date of birth. Definitely don’t put a portrait on your header. HR personnel want to avoid any appearance of bias.
Dr. Hannah Jonas
Professor of integral calculus
(415) 612-0045
[email protected]
San Mateo, CA
Willing to relocate
Looking for position as professor of integral calculus
914 24th Street, San Mateo, CA
The summary (or profile) section of your teacher resume is a snapshot of both your personality and your professional qualities. It allows you a bit of leeway (about four sentences) to tell your teaching story and express your classroom style. Give it some energy.
The summary (also known as the profile or the personal statement) is the only place on your teacher resume where you can realistically employ some creative writing skills, adding energy and personality to gain a competitive edge.
Here are two goals for your teacher resume summary:
In most cases, the summary is going to be prominently featured at the top of your resume. It’s prime “real estate” on your single page of professional characteristics. Make it count. The idea is to have it describe an actual living person, avoid clichés and provide a window into your professional character as a teacher. Action verbs are great for this. Here are some sample sentences that you may be able to adapt to your own teacher resume summary:
Don’t include obvious phrases like “able to rise to the challenge” or “can adapt to stressful situations.” Phrases like these are either expected by the employer as a given or make it sound like you have nothing real to say about your professional qualities/achievements.
If you’re feeling a bit lost when trying to come up with your 3- to 4-sentence summary, try looking at your experience, skills and certifications, and cherry-pick the most impressive ones. Additionally, try to evaluate what aspect of your career or professional personality is strongest. Is it your knowledge and education? Is it your skills and qualities? Is it your experience as a teacher? Based on this, you can determine whether your resume summary is one of the following examples:
Need inspiration for your summary? Check out our more specific teacher resumes:
You can find adaptable teacher resume example summaries below:
Enthusiastic middle school science teacher brimming with ideas and ready for my own classroom. Strong belief that every student is a budding scientist who simply needs inspiration. Experienced in data collection, curriculum differentiation, and consistent communication with parents, guardians, and colleagues.
Dedicated and dynamic certified Childhood Educator with several years of experience working to facilitate the highest level of learning possible. Adept in differentiating curriculum to meet the needs of all students, while ensuring the mastery of specific learning standards.
Experienced and passionate Teacher with a love for educating today's youth. Adept in creating a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum that meets education requirements and standards. Able to act as a facilitator of powerful learning experiences, while allowing students to dictate certain lessons and lead with curiosity. Familiar with many renowned educational philosophies aimed at supporting a child academically, emotionally, and socially. Bringing forth dedication, skill, and the desire to positively impact the lives of children.
The employment history section is the core of an experienced teacher resume. It ties everything together by listing and quantifying (when possible) the successes you have already achieved in your teaching career. Make sure it’s the most robust and detailed resume section you have.
Each of the entries in this section should ideally include the following:
The best way to show how productive and industrious you are as a teacher is to offer facts, figures, numbers and project names wherever possible.
Here are ideas for a preschool teacher resume employment section. Note the strong action words and variety of skills demonstrated.
And for an elementary school teacher:
The best way to show how productive and industrious you are as a teacher is to offer facts, figures, numbers and project names wherever possible. Below you will find a sample teacher resume work experience section.
Early Childhood Teacher at The Seed, Brooklyn September 2015 - Present
Early Childhood Teacher at The Ridge Hill School, New York September 2013 - May 2015
The skills section is one of the shortest parts of your teacher resume. There isn’t much room to elaborate. Make each item count towards your shining professional teacher toolbox. Recruiters are likely to scan this section first to see if they want to read on.
The skills section is used by recruiters (as well as ATS software) to evaluate how productive and versatile you will be as a teacher in both your day-to-day activities and in challenging situations. Unlike the summary, you don’t have much room to be creative in this resume section. There isn’t much “real estate” here to expand upon, so each skill needs to be carefully evaluated to determine whether it should take up precious space on your resume.
According to DATA USA, the most highly valued skills by employers of elementary and middle school teachers are related to these general categories:
For preschool teachers, the skill categories are similar but with an additional emphasis on Organizational and Monitoring skills, as young children require constant attention.
You’re likely familiar with the concept of hard and soft skills , but to reiterate the general rule of thumb: hard skills relate to very specific and pragmatic activities, for example: knowledge sets, software, sciences or methodologies. Soft skills mostly relate to personal interaction – examples include emotional intellect and communication. Try to aim for a good balance of both categories in your teacher resume.You’re likely familiar with the concept of hard and soft skills, but to reiterate the general rule of thumb: hard skills relate to very specific and pragmatic activities, for example: knowledge sets, software, sciences or methodologies. Soft skills mostly relate to personal interaction – examples include emotional intellect and communication. Try to aim for a good balance of both categories in your teacher resume.
The education section of a teacher resume should be crafted with care, as this is your field, but keep it short, listing only your schools and degrees. If you have earned a postsecondary degree, it’s generally considered unnecessary to mention your high school.
Be meticulous in ensuring you have clean formatting in this resume section, clear and concise descriptions and any relevant licenses and educational awards that demonstrate your aptitude as a teacher. Teaching is a profession that places a certain amount of emphasis on certifications and licenses. The most prominent of these should be mentioned in your resume summary, and the rest should go here.
Professional development and publications
All teachers must complete hours of professional development to maintain their certifications. If you are particularly active, have designed and presented at seminars or completely relevant seminars or coursework outside your degree, include a separate Professional Development section.
Postgraduate teachers are often required to publish, but even if you are work at a lower level, any academic or education articles you have published are worthy of highlighting. If you have the space, create a separate Publications section.
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Hunter College, New York August 2013 - May 2017
High School Diploma, St. Catherine's High School, New York September 2009 - June 2013
While you want to gain the attention of recruiters, you should also exhibit restraint in the design of your teaching resume, especially if you are teaching at the high school level or above. Elementary and preschool teachers can be a bit more creative.
To optimize the design of your educator resume for recruiters and HR departments, follow these tips:
Keep it simple - there is no need for your resume to be creative. Clear and concise is all that is required.
Ensure your resume is spaced out well and that it is clear and easy to read.
Write a resume that is more than two pages long. Recruiters simply don't have the time to read pages and pages.
Use tables and graphs, or any images on your resume. Text only is fine.
Because your resume format is so important in creating a great first impression as a teacher, you're going to want to place a lot of emphasis on its design and style. If you have graphic design experience, you might enjoy designing a CV yourself. If not, professional templates can make putting together your resume a much easier affair.
Resume.io offers a variety of teacher resume templates for all types of positions: Professional for formal workplaces, simple for new teachers or teaching assistants and modern or creative templates for more forward-thinking employers.
Choose the resume template that works for you and then edit the sample sentences inside of our convenient resume builder. Our resume templates are designed to provide a foundation – you make them your own!
Teachers are one of the most varied and flexible professions out there, both in terms of job experience and the varied backgrounds that teachers come from. According to National Center for Education Statistics data, while the average age of elementary, middle and high school teachers is around 42, the age range is quite wide: from 19 all the way to 86. If you’re just starting out or are making a career change to education from another field, it’s completely acceptable to list marginally related work experience.
Remember that schools are not the only organizations that hire teachers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , the three runner-up employer categories are: the executive branch of the federal government, educational support services and performing arts companies. If you’re submitting a resume to one of these alternative categories, make sure to tailor it to your potential employer. Do your research.
Let’s start at the beginning and take a look at some sample data from the teacher job market of recent years. Here’s what the ranking of different categories of teachers looks like based on job market growth (according to U.S. Labor Department statistics):
A teaching resume for a postsecondary professor will look different from that of an elementary school teacher. Keep the environment in which you want to teach at the forefront as you develop your application.
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This sample entry level teacher resume can easily be adapted to help you get your first teaching job. Competition for teacher jobs is often fierce and your resume should highlight your best points as an educational professional and demonstrate why you are a good fit for the job opportunity.
This easy-to-use format enables you to list your areas of proficiency and clearly establish how you can contribute to the specific school.
As a recent graduate it is advisable to begin your resume with Education rather than part time or student work experience. List a range of skills to highlight your versatility.
Include any special skills such as technological skills, extra languages and extracurricular background. Make your resume relevant to the specific teaching opportunity and school.
Adapt the excellent entry level teacher resume objective example for your own use.
YOUR FULL NAME
Your mailing address
Your phone numbers
Your email address
Seeking a position as an active and involved teacher at the elementary level.
Objective Statement
A self-motivated teacher who is determined to help pupils fully utilize the educational opportunities available to them.
School of Education, College of New Jersey, Ewing NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, 2021
Second Major: Psychology
12 hours of Special Education credit
Activities: Student Advisory Committee, Peer Tutor, Intramural Softball, Student Orientation Leader
Certifications
State Certification in Elementary Education (1-8)
Work Experience
Practicum Teacher - Grade 6
Robertson School, Newark, NJ
Spring 2021
Student Teacher - Summer Program, 7th and 8th Graders
Greenways Park School, Newark, NJ
Summer 2020
Practicum Teacher - Grade 7
Sherwin Elementary School, Ewing, NJ
Spring 2020
Children's Assistant Librarian
Bracken Library, Ewing NJ
2018 - 2019 (Part-time while studying)
Technology Skills
Core Competencies
Available on request
A professional-looking resume is key to landing the teaching job interview. Ensure your resume is clear and informative and targeted to the specific teacher job opportunity.
Resume keywords are how your resume gets found. Here is a list of useful resume keywords for teachers.
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Your new teacher resume should highlight your educational background. Include where you earned your teaching degree and any relevant certifications. Showcase your student teaching experience or any relevant internships. Detail the subjects and grade levels you've worked with to demonstrate your classroom exposure.
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You’ve earned your degree and achieved your teaching license. Now you’re ready for your first teaching job in the classroom.
However, your teaching experience is limited.
Your new teacher resume needs to highlight student teaching experiences, internships, and any relevant volunteer work in educational settings to show principals that you’re the right candidate for the role.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
For other resume examples of similar teacher roles, check out some of our related guides:
Here’s what this applicant does well on their resume:
It’s important to get the formatting right when creating your new teacher resume. Teachers are organized, clear, and when appropriate, creative. All of this can be conveyed in your format.
When principals view your resume for an entry-level teacher position, your formatting should show the following:
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The experience section of your resume lists your work history along with a few bullets highlighting your top accomplishments in the role. This section shows potential employers what you will bring to their organization.
As a new teacher, your work history is limited. Don’t pad your experience section with irrelevant jobs . Include only prior roles that are relevant to your target position and focus on transferable skills.
Tutoring jobs, substitute teaching, and classroom assistant roles are great to include on a new teacher's resume.
Let’s take a look at an example.
What doesn’t work in this example:
Let’s make a few improvements and look at the same example again.
What works in this example:
As mentioned above, it’s important to back up your claims with real measurable data. Showing specific results you achieved on the job will quantify the impact on your new teacher's resume.
When writing your resume, reflect on what numbers you can include to emphasize your accomplishments. Here are a few ideas to help you get started:
Transferable skills are what make a functional format resume shine. Your new teacher resume will have hard skills and soft skills peppered throughout every section, but it’s a good idea to highlight a few in their own sections as well.
The difference between the two is that hard skills are the technical knowledge and abilities needed to perform job duties, whereas soft skills are the interpersonal and communication skills needed to interact with others.
Hard skills tend to be straightforward and can be listed without explanation. Here is an example of a hard skills section on an entry-level teacher's resume.
Soft skills can be open to interpretation, so it’s best to support these with a clear example. This is a good opportunity to highlight transferable skills you’ve developed outside your work history.
Here is an example of a soft skills section on a new teacher's resume.
The candidate in the example above shows how transferable skills were developed in roles like tutoring and working as a camp counselor.
Below are additional hard skills and soft skills to consider adding to your new teacher resume.
Certifications and education are crucial on a first year teacher resume. Most traditional schools will require that their teachers hold, at minimum, an active state teaching certificate. Many will also require a bachelor’s degree in the teaching subject area.
Some educational institutions, like Montessori or alternative schools, may have different education requirements.
Here is an example of an education section on a new teacher's resume.
Your education section should include :
Only include your GPA if it is exceptional (3.5 or higher) or if the job listing specifically requests it.
Since a teaching license is a requirement for traditional teaching jobs, it should be prominent on your new teacher's resume.
Your certification section only needs to include the name of the certificate and the issuing institution. Here is an example of a certification section on a new teacher's resume.
Specialized certifications in your teaching niche can be a great way to enhance your resume. Here are a few certifications to consider for your new teacher's resume.
A summary or objective is a great way to introduce yourself to school districts and highlight your top accomplishments in 3-4 sentences.
Though the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a slight difference between a summary and an objective.
A summary is a brief introduction that communicates your position and value in your industry. An objective looks to the future and captures what you are hoping to achieve in your new position.
A summary is more suitable for candidates with experience in the field, so your new teacher resume will focus more on your objective.
Let’s take a look at an example of a new teacher resume objective.
Let’s make a few updates and look at that example again.
Since your new teacher resume will have a brief experience section, additional sections can be used to show how you developed skills outside of your work history.
Transferable skills can be achieved in a wide range of ways. Backgrounds vary from candidate to candidate, so reflect on ways you’ve developed relevant skills.
Here are a few sections to consider adding to your new teacher resume:
You are just about ready to write a great new teacher resume that gets interviews! Let’s go over a few key points before we wrap up.
Explore additional new teacher resume samples and guides and see what works for your level of experience or role.
The New Yoga Teacher position originated from health and wellness fields, so trends within those sectors can influence yoga teaching methods.
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Enhance your application for Substitute Teacher positions with these suggestions:
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Looking to land more job offers as a teacher?
A solid resume is going to be your starting point. This comprehensive guide provides proven strategies, skills, templates, and examples for writing a job-winning Teacher resume based on data from coaching thousands of successful job seekers.
From top to bottom, this guide will give you the tools you need to create an excellent Teacher resume and increase the chances of you landing your dream job.
Here's what we're going to cover:
How to write offer-winning teacher resume bullets.
Here's the step-by-step breakdown:
Wondering what school districts are looking for when they're hiring a teacher?
Districts want knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated teachers that are highly qualified. That means they have the proper education, certifications, and experience along with mastery of their subject, strong classroom management, communication, flexibility, and commitment to student learning. Professionalism, reliability, and punctuality are also key qualities.
Your resume should show the district that the your experience and personality combined encompass all of these things.
Additionally, there are a few best practices you want to follow to write a job-winning Teacher resume:
Let's dive deeper into each of these so you have the exact blueprint you need to see success.
Keywords are one of the most important factors in your resume. They show employers that your skills align with the role and they also help format your resume for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
If you're not familiar with ATS systems, they are pieces of software used by employers to manage job applications. They scan resumes for keywords and qualifications and make it easier for the employers to filter and search for candidates whose qualifications match the role.
If you want to win more interviews and job offers, you need to have a keyword-optimized resume. There are two ways to find the right keywords:
The first is to leverage our list of the best keywords and skills for an Teacher resume.
These keywords were selected from an analysis of real Teacher job descriptions sourced from actual job boards. Here they are:
The second method is the one I recommend because it's personalized to your specific resume and target job.
This process lets you find the exact keywords that your resume is missing when compared to the individual role you're applying for
Copy/paste or upload your resume here:
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Upload a PDF, Word Doc, or TXT File
Paste the job post's details here:
Scan to compare and score your resume vs the job's description.
And if you're a visual learner, here's a video walking through the entire process so you can follow along:
You have a very short window of time to capture an employer's attention–an average of six seconds, to be exact.
To land more interviews an offers, you have to make each one of those seconds count. Start by putting the exact information the reader is looking for at the very top of your resume.
A quick Google search will tell you that a Summary or an Objective should hold this top spot but, unfortunately, that traditional advice simply won't capture your reader's attention. Winning in today's job market means using a more modern approach, what I like to call a “Highlight Reel.”
Here's how it works:
The Highlight Reel is exactly what it sounds like.
It's a section at the top of your resume that allows you to pick and choose the best and most relevant experience to feature right at the top of your resume.
It's essentially a highlight reel of your career as it relates to this specific role! I like to think about it as the SportsCenter Top 10 of your resume.
The Highlight Reel resume summary consists of 4 parts:
For example, if we were writing a Highlight Reel for a Teacher role, it might look like this:
You can see how the first bullet includes the Teacher job title, the years of experience this candidate has, and it wraps up with a value-driven pitch for how they've helped students in the past.
The next two bullets are “Case Studies” of specific results they drove at their district. Finally, their last bullet focuses on their proficiency with classroom technology.
This candidate has provided all of the info any employer would want to see right at the very top of their resume! The best part is, they can customize this section for each and every role they apply for to maximize the relevance of their experience.
Here's one more example of a Teacher Highlight Reel:
While the content in this example is focused on this candidate's previous industry experience, you can see all of the elements of a great Highlight Reel (especially the emphasis on measurable outcomes and results!).
If you want more details on writing a killer Highlight Reel, check out my full guide on Highlight Reels here.
Bullets make up the majority of the content in your resume. If you want to win, you need to know how to write bullets that are compelling and value-driven.
Unfortunately, way too many job seekers aren't good at this. They use fluffy, buzzword-fill language and they only talk about the actions that they took rather than the results and outcomes those actions created.
If you apply this framework to each of the bullets on your resume, you're going to make them more compelling and your value is going to be crystal clear to the reader. For example, take a look at these resume bullets:
❌ Responsible for creating a safe learning environment.
✅ Fostered an encouraging learning environment through communication, collaboration, and compassion that increased student participation by 30% over one academic year.
The second bullet makes the candidate's value so much more clear, and it's a lot more fun to read! That's what we're going for here.
That said, it's one thing to look at the graphic above and try to apply the abstract concept of “35% hard skills” to your bullet. We wanted to make things easy, so we created a tool called ResyBullet.io that will actually give your resume bullet a score and show you how to improve it.
ResyBullet takes our proprietary “resume bullet formula” and layers it into a tool that's super simple to use. Here's how it works:
Let's take a look at how this works for the two resume bullet examples I shared above:
First, we had, “Responsible for creating a safe learning environment.”
ResyBullet gave that a score of 25/100. While it includes an action word, it's too short and is missing relevant skills, compelling language, and measurable outcomes:
Now, let's take a look at our second bullet, “Fostered an encouraging learning environment through communication, collaboration, and compassion that increased student participation by 30% over one academic year.”
ResyBullet gave that a 75 / 100. Much better! This bullet had more content focused on the specific criteria the hiring team is looking for. We can see by exactly how much they increased student participation, the skill and method they applied, and that it all resulted in an overall increase in student success.
Now all you have to do is run each of your bullets through ResyBullet, make the suggested updates, and your resume is going to be jam packed with eye-popping, value-driven content!
And if you want to learn more about the underlying strategies behind writing great resume bullets, check out this guide.
If you're ready, grab a bullet from your resume, paste it into the widget below, and hit scan to get your first resume bullet score and analysis:
Learn to write crazy effective resume bullets that grab attention, illustrate value, and actually get results., copy and paste your resume bullet to begin analysis:, 3 teacher resume examples for 2023.
Now let's take a look at all of these best practices in action. Here are three resume examples for different situations from people with different backgrounds:
For our second Teacher Resume Example, we have a candidate who has a non-traditional background. In this case, they are coming from the financial services industry but have experience helping customers learn more about financial literacy. Here's an example of what their resume might look like when applying for Teacher roles:
For our third Teacher Resume Example, we have a candidate who has 14+ years of experience and a Masters degree. Here's an example of what their resume might look like when applying for Teacher roles:
At this point, you know all of the basics you'll need to write a Teacher resume that wins you more interviews and offers. The only thing left is to take all of that information and apply it to a template that's going to help you get results.
We made that easy with our ResyBuild tool . It has 8 proven templates that were created with the help of recruiters and hiring managers at the world's best companies. These templates also bake in thousands of data points we have from the job seekers in our audience who have used them to land job offers.
Just click any of the templates below to start building your resume using proven, recruiter-approved templates:
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You made it! We packed a lot of information into this post so I wanted to distill the key points for you and lay out next steps so you know exactly where to from here.
Here are the 5 steps for writing a job-winning Teacher resume:
If you follow those steps, you're going to be well on your way to landing more Teacher interviews and job offers.
Now that your resume is all set, check out my guide on writing a job-winning Teacher cover letter (with examples!)
Laura is an Editor at Cultivated Culture. She transitioned from teaching into the world of content so she's no stranger to career pivots. She also has a bachelors in Entrepreneurship and a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction / Bilingual Education. She currently shares job search advice to help people like you land jobs they love without applying online.
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New Teachers usually list 10 skills on their resumes. The most common skills for New Teachers are student engagement, classroom instruction, curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and motivating students. Resumes for New Teachers are, on average, 1.5 pages long. Creating a resume with our builder is incredibly simple.
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1. Create a profile by summarizing your first-year teacher qualifications. In a brief paragraph at the top of your resume, catch hiring managers' interest by naming the top three to five reasons you'd excel as a new teacher. For instance, maybe you've shown an early talent for adapting lessons to each student's learning style.
Having a well-crafted resume is crucial in securing a teaching job, especially for those who are new to the profession. It is the first step in getting a foot in the door and impressing potential employers. With a strong resume, entry-level teachers can showcase their skills and achievements and gain an advantage over other applicants. Key Components of a New Teacher Resume When creating a new ...
Here are a few samples: Designed weekly lesson plans as a teaching assistant, putting together PowerPoints and interactive assignments to achieve 65% better information retention. Facilitated learning assessments as a student teacher and used the results to adapt to each student's needs to improve grades by 48%.
Your teacher assistant resume should discuss specific contributions. Instead of vaguely stating, "Worked with assistants and teachers," give concrete details, like "Worked with 2 assistants and teacher to provide instruction to 60+ 2nd graders with IEPs." As an entry-level teacher's assistant, consider using a resume objective.
Improved attendance by 12% in the first school year. Graded classroom papers for 12 classes of 30+ pupils. As you may notice, the above example focuses on the candidate's best achievements. So, instead of saying: "Taught children for three years". Go for: "Kept pass rates above 80% from 2017-2020".
For an elementary student teacher resume, steer from restricting your impacts to mere percentage changes. Break the monotony with numbers referring to hours dedicated, sessions conducted, reports managed, and students tutored. Elijah's piece perfectly executes this strategy. Breaking away from percentages, he also talks about increasing ...
Entry-Level / Junior Teacher Resume Example. An entry-level teacher helps deliver lessons and manage the classroom under the guidance of experienced teachers. They assist with lesson planning, grading, and classroom management, gaining essential skills and experience in their first teaching role. Let me show you what an entry-level teacher's ...
Showcase your skills in lesson planning, managing students, testing students, and more. This comprehensive guide will help you write a standout resume that shows your skills, achievements, and passion for teaching. 1. Write a dynamic profile summarizing your teacher qualifications. Your resume profile should catch hiring managers' attention ...
This entry-level teacher resume sample uses a functional format. This allows the applicant to focus on skills, since he is a relatively recent graduate with less classroom experience. This sample teacher resume uses numbers. Numerical data is a great way to drive home the impact of the applicant's training. Describing the quantity of students ...
Write a Resume Summary or Resume Objective Statement. Highlight Your Experience in the Work History Section. List Your Education and Certifications. Showcase Your Top Skills. Add the Extra Sections to Really Make a Difference. Customize Your Teacher Resume to the Job Description. Before You Go. No matter if you're a recent graduate applying ...
Special education teacher. As a special educator, your responsibilities may change from minute to minute and your skills need to adapt. This template helps you simplify your experience in a one-page resume. 8. School counselor. This resume will help you showcase your excellent mentoring, counseling, and leadership skills. 9.
Here are ideas for a preschool teacher resume employment section. Note the strong action words and variety of skills demonstrated. Served as a passionate and dynamic Lead Teacher for students ages 3-5. Created and implemented stimulating curriculum, aimed at supporting the appropriate learning standards.
How to write a first-year teacher resume. Here's a list of eight steps to help you create an effective first-year teacher resume: 1. Choose your template. There are three basic templates to choose from when creating your resume. People writing resumes generally choose one based on their job experience level, skills and educational background.
This sample entry level teacher resume can easily be adapted to help you get your first teaching job. Competition for teacher jobs is often fierce and your resume should highlight your best points as an educational professional and demonstrate why you are a good fit for the job opportunity. This easy-to-use format enables you to list your areas ...
New Spanish Teacher With No Experience. New Yoga Teacher. New Substitute Teacher. New High School Social Studies Teacher. New English Teacher. New teacher resume example. You've earned your degree and achieved your teaching license. Now you're ready for your first teaching job in the classroom. However, your teaching experience is limited.
Tutoring experience would look great on your resume, as well as any classroom experience you got while getting your teaching certification. 4. Impress With Your First Year Teacher Resume Education Section. They say that education opens doors, and that applies to your future students as much as it does for your resume.
A Teacher is an educational professional who helps students learn in a classroom setting. Whether teaching is a new career path for you or you have experience as an educator, it's important to have a well-written resume when applying for a new job in the field. Learning how to write a quality teacher resume may improve your chances of finding a teaching job that allows you to reach your ...
They are eager to learn and contribute to the educational development of their students. Here's a resume sample for an entry-level elementary school teacher. Emma L. Davis. Elementary School Teacher. (555) 123-7890.
Cell: 000-000-0000. [email protected]. Professional Summary. Patient and understanding former tutor and camp counselor with experience working with younger children seeking job as a teacher assistant. Strong organizational skills, knowledge of teaching and learning methods, and empathetic to children. Core Qualifications.
The Highlight Reel resume summary consists of 4 parts: 1 A relevant section title that ties your experience to the role. 2 An introductory bullet that summarizes your experience and high level value. 3 A few supporting "Case Study" bullets that illustrate specific results, projects, and relevant experience.