How to Write a Résumé for a Teaching Job

Although an effective résumé for a teaching job doesn't have to be flashy, it should provide prospective employers with clear, concise information about your academic background and teaching experience.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Bonded Paper
• Envelopes
• Postage Stamps
• résumé software
• Career Counseling
• Laser Printers
• Personal Computers

1. Summarize your job objectives, skills and qualifications. This is an optional step useful to readers.
2. List the following, most recent first: the schools you've attended from high school (optional) through college or graduate school, including dates and degrees or credit earned; certificates or licenses, including the state, field and grade level; the positions you've held in education or related fields, including student teaching and volunteer experience; and professional activities including memberships, workshops and publications.
3. Describe any special interests or abilities.
4. List any special honors or awards you've received since high school graduation.
5. List three to five professional references related to your teaching experience, including job title, complete address and phone number. Make sure that the people you list have agreed to serve as references.
6. Share your evolving document with people in the teaching field for feedback and proofreading assistance.
7. Keep the completed résumé between one and two pages (in a 12- or 10-point font) by editing out less relevant information.
8. Print copies of your completed, proofread résumé on high-quality bond paper; use a high-resolution laser or ink-jet printer.

Tips & Warnings

• A copy shop can print high-quality copies of your résumé on the paper of your choice.