Resumes for Teaching and Education Careers

Each and every industry and profession presents unique resume writing and design challenges. If you are interested in pursuing a career in teaching and education, be certain to incorporate these important success factors:

Success Factor #1

List your credentials/certifications prominently, possibly right after your contact information. Principals and administrators want to see right away what subject areas or grade levels you are qualified to teach and/or administer.

Success Factor #2

Mention the classes you have taught, including grade levels and subjects. Include any information about special lesson plans or field trips related to a particular subject area to illustrate your ingenuity and creativity in bringing the subject matter alive for your students.

Success Factor #3

Highlight any committees you have been a member of or student activities for which you have served as an advisor (for example, Science Curriculum Committee; Olympics of the Mind Advisor).

Success Factor #4

Include travel or other enriching activities that provide you with added perspective in the classroom. A social studies teacher who has spent extensive time exploring Europe or Native American cultures in the Southwest can be a much more fascinating candidate than someone who hasn't had similar experiences.