High School Teacher Resume Example

This high school teacher resume sample was developed for a client seeking a secondary school teaching position. She had developed her own resume, but it failed to generate the response she had hoped for. We completely revamped her old document: we included a profile, loaded it with action words and keywords, and uncovered many accomplishments. The end result was that Kim received an excellent response - and had several job offers!

In this example we use a professional and eye-catching layout, which breaks down each section in a very clear and understandable manner. We included educational buzzwords such as differentiated instruction, classroom management, multicultural awareness, and student motivation to make sure this teaching resume made it past the scanners and to a human eye. Because Kim's experience is limited, we wanted to really highlight her education and credentials, as well as the exceptional skills she developed.

Teachers Resume Writing Process

Many new teachers who are freshly graduated and lack professional teaching experience aside from their student teaching practicums, don't know how to write a resume that properly showcases their skills. They think that because they lack experience, their resume will also lack exciting accomplishments and skills that schools are looking for. If you examine this sample secondary resume, you will notice that this doesn't have to be the case.

As you may notice, a typical resume highlights education, credentials, teaching experience, professional affiliations, volunteer work, etc. But what do you do when you have little hands-on instructional experience? First, start off with an informative profile that leaves a good impression on the reader. Briefly, discuss your passion for education, methods for assisting learners, and drive to instill a love of learning in students.

In the experience section, highlight your student teaching experience, as Kim has done. Most candidates simply focus on the years they have been teaching. Since Kim's experience is limited, her resume focuses instead on the effective techniques and methods she employed during her practicum. We have also listed all of her relevant accomplishments with precise details (being vague is a no-no). For example, "Launched a writing club to increase writing proficiency amongst students and encourage expression of ideas; held meetings to develop effective writing and editing techniques and inspire creativity, allowing students to perform their written pieces for the enjoyment of others".

When you are a new teacher just starting out in your profession, your resume should be only one page in length. This is why Kim's resume is one page. When you have more experience, then your resume can be two pages long.

High School Teacher Resume Sample

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KIM A. SMITH
10710 – 90th Street • Sacramento, CA 99999
Phone: 555-590-2444 • Email: kimsmith@internetserver.com

 

SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER

Resourceful, versatile, and student-focused educator who is passionate about helping students to learn and achieve academic success. Possess strong teaching skills combined with an excellent knowledge of subject content and a solid understanding of how to connect core content to real-world applications. Clarifies concepts in a manner that is easily understood, appealing to different learning styles and levels. Active faculty member who is dedicated to serving the school community through extracurricular activities, tutoring, and committee work. Dynamic individual, who possesses outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships within the school community.

Areas of experience include:

Curriculum Design & Development ~ Classroom Management ~ Differentiated Instruction ~ Rubrics ~ Student Centered Learning ~ Formative & Summative Assessments ~ Cooperative Learning ~ Real-World Applications ~ Integration of Technology ~ Experiential Learning ~ Standardized Testing

Technological Skills:  Adobe Acrobat; GoogleSites; Internet; Microsoft (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word); SMART Boards; Kahoot; Khan Academy; PowerSchool; Blackboard; Schoology; Whiteboards; Inspiration; Elmo

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

 

Bachelor of Arts in English (2019)
Cal State University of Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Secondary Education Certification (2019)
California Department of Education

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

 

ABC HIGH SCHOOL – Sacramento, CA      09/2019 – 12/2019
Student Teacher

Managed classroom coverage of 10th grade AP classes; assumed all responsibilities of regular classroom teacher, including professional development, communications with parents, assessments of students, and staff meetings. Collaborated with cooperating teacher to design curriculum and lesson plans. Performed basic administrative duties such as recording attendance and organizing student portfolios.

* Launched a Writing Club to increase writing proficiency amongst students and encourage expression of ideas; held meetings to develop effective writing and editing techniques and inspire creativity, allowing students to perform their written pieces for the enjoyment of others.

* Collaborated with students to publish a writing magazine that included artwork from students within the Art Department, resulting in a delightful collection of outstanding student work.

* Incorporated constructivism philosophy of teaching into classroom by implementing various student-centered learning methodologies; significantly enhanced the class environment by acting as a facilitator to promote student leadership in initiating and creating positive learning opportunities.

* Integrated technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing students' word processing and researching skills. Utilized Internet for resources on current events, history and literature to complement learning activities.

* Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues, fostering an environment of open communication and support.

 

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & WORKSHOPS

                                               
Technology Integration Seminar (2019)
Standards Based Education Workshop (2019)

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