Teacher's Guide to Crafting a Winning Resume
Craft a standout resume with tips on education, certifications, skills, and accomplishments. Learn to format effectively and tailor your resume for specific teaching roles. Gain insights from school districts on what makes a candidate stand out.
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Making the Grade in YOUR Job Search: A Teacher s Guide to Career Success How to Create a Winning Resume Presented by: Bethany Bagley College of Education Career Consultant
The Resume Highlights: Education Certifications Experience Skills Accomplishments Accent the positive: Most important info first Focus on achievements and successes Emphasize any computer/technical skills YOUR Marketing Document
The Resume Formatting One full page/two full pages Limit white space (margins~ .5) 10-12 point font Use bullets, not paragraphs Action Words No Pronouns
Making a Good Resume GREAT Think before you write What is the purpose of a r sum ? Who is the intended reader? What message do I want to send? Be relevant Be concise Be consistent Consider the Employer s Perspective What skills, abilities, experiences, and characteristics do you have that will meet the employer s needs ?
The Employers Perspective School Districts Speak Out! How can a candidate make him or herself stand out in their resume? when applying for a specific job, tailor the resume to that position. That means researching the position and emphasizing your attributes that make you the perfect candidate. High GPA, special endorsements(math, gifted, etc.). include volunteer opportunities in a school environment; make sure the information is free of errors, well-organized, and professional Keep it neat, concise and orderly with dates and location of student teaching and work history. On a resume, I look for their educational preparation, degrees and certification first in an attempt to make a match. Once you have this basic information, I like to see what else they can bring to the table as in extracurricular activities, fine arts, or class moderatorpositions. We have 100 teachers on staff, but everyone has to do something else to be hired and it's nice to see that on the resume. Put "highlights" of their experience teaching/student teaching. Know Your Strengths and Fit for THAT specific school!
General Resume Headings Heading/Contact Information Objective Education/Certifications Experience Optional: Skills (Technical, Computer, and/or Language) Honors & Memberships Research Campus & Community Involvement
Personal Information NAME ADDRESS Telephone Number Optional: Website, Link to Profile EMAIL Is your Email and Voicemail appropriate??
Objective A good objective statement answers the following: What type of positions you are seeking (internship or entry-level). What type of company/industry/job you are seeking (human resources, operational management, education). What qualities you bring to the job (your strengths).
Education & Certification Degree- Proper Name Date of graduation Institution and Location Minor, Concentration Area, Emphasis G.P.A. 3.0 or higher* Can include Study Abroad Can include endorsements (Reading, Gifted, ESOL) Additional trainings/certifications (Project Wild, CPR, FirstAID)
Experience Forget the fancy stuff keep it simple and hard-hitting Lead with your strengths (Most Important Info First) Relevant to Objective and Employer Focused Use Action Words Most important section of a Resume Include: Position Title (department) Organization Location Dates Reverse chronological order Bullet Statement: One to two line statement beginning with action verb Describes a skill, responsibility, or experience Quantify and place into perspective when possible
Experience Chairman of Advertising/Public Relations American Red Cross, Fundraising Committee Coordinated and supervised committee Marketed program to media Wrote press release for event Athens, GA March 2010 Present OR Chairman of Advertising/Public Relations American Red Cross, Fundraising Committee Coordinated and supervised a 6 member committee, maximized committee potential by delegating to members strengths Provided personal outreach to various media outlets, led to first coverage from 4 outlets Wrote press release and secured media publicity through radio, paper, and internet sources Athens, GA March 2010 Present Use # s, $ s, % s Results Focused Consistent No Pronouns Scanable
Experience Are you thinking of the reader? EXPERIENCE General ( Professional ) Interest Specific (Teaching Experience) Related Experiences Characteristic Specific (Leadership experience) RECOMMEND: Student Teaching Experience/Practicum Related Experiences Anything related to the educational field, paid or volunteer eg. Tutoring, day-care, camp counselor CAMPUS & COMMUINTY INVOLVEMENT Campus and Community Involvement Extracurricular Activities Philanthropic Endeavors
Special Sections Campus & Community Involvement Honors & Awards Skills (Language & Computer) Related Coursework Research Experience Professional Memberships & Conferences
Resume Example One page resumes are also acceptable. Don t forget: MAKE IT YOUR OWN!
Resume Tips & Reminders Omit all personal pronouns Avoid wordiness Provide information that is relevant and positive Quantify & Qualify when possible Prioritize information Emphasize importance: Bold, italic - help to highlight items you want to bring to the reader s attention - Do not overuse Don t include personal information, salary requirements, or geographic preferences Proofread, Proofread!!
QUESTIONS? Upcoming Events: Teacher/Administration Recruitment Day Feb. 20th from 10am-1pm in Tate Grand Hall, 5th floor Resume Critiques: Monday, February 18th 4:00-6:00pm, Aderhold G23 Tuesday, February 19th 2:30-4:30pm, Aderhold G23 School District Panel Tuesday, February 19th 5:00-6:00pm, Aderhold G5
Come visit me at the Career Center! To make an Appointment call 706-542-3375 OR Visit Satellite Hours in Aderhold 124L every Tuesday from 3:00pm-5:00pm OR Visit Walk-Ins Hours Available everyday in Clark Howell Hall from 12:00pm-2:00pm
