How to Write an Educational Autobiography

Educational autobiographies help recall lessons learned and achievements earned.

An educational autobiography summarizes and reflects upon the experiences and events in a person's life up to the present time. Topics to be addressed in an educational autobiography could be your favorite subjects or teachers in school, what kind of awards you won or why you chose a particular college. Educational autobiographies are most often used by teachers, but other working professionals, as well as students, can create them and find them very beneficial.

Things You'll Need

• Report cards/transcripts
• Résumé
• Portfolio
• Pictures
• Award certificates
• Word processor

Instructions

1. 

   Reference letters, reports and essays may contain valuable insights.

   Examine educational documents. Thoroughly review report cards, transcripts, résumé, certificates and any other important papers for special dates and honors. Highlight or earmark any details to include in the autobiography.

2. 

   An educational autobiography can be a broad overview or a detailed composition.

   Organize the events on paper as they occurred in time or as flashback stories. Some writers prefer chronological order, whereas others arrange experiences according to personal significance and not necessarily when they happened.

3. 

   The educational autobiography can be shared with others or kept private.

   Write the first draft with a clear beginning, middle and end. Check for proper spelling, punctuation and sentence structure. Read the draft upon completion to determine if further editing is needed.

4. 

   Typing the educational autobiography gives it a professional and polished look.

   Type the final version of the educational autobiography in a word-processing program.

5. 

   Pictures can enhance the presentation of the educational autobiography.

   Add computer-generated pictures or drawn pictures if you wish.

Tips & Warnings

• Educational autobiographies can also include favorite songs and poetry that reference endearing events or fond memories.

References

• University of Wisconsin Osh Kosh: Educational Autobiography Statement

Resources

• J. West: Educational Autobiography Assignment
• Chatham University: The Write Stuff: Memoir: An Educational Autobiography
• Baylor University: Educational Autobiography