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Resumes for Education

Resumes for Education. Tips and Suggestions. How are Resumes for Education Different?. How long should it be? What should be listed first? What order should you follow? What format should you use?. For Education Resumes…. Resume should be about 2 pages

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Resumes for Education

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  1. Resumes for Education Tips and Suggestions

  2. How are Resumes for Education Different? • How long should it be? • What should be listed first? • What order should you follow? • What format should you use?

  3. For Education Resumes…. • Resume should be about 2 pages • References should be included with COMPLETE contact information (name, title, address, phone, and email). • List your objective, followed by your education and certifications earned • Follow the heading suggestions that follow

  4. Headings to Include in the Resume • Your heading with name and complete contact info, including a link to your digital portfolio • Objective • Education • Professional Experience– Begin with student teaching when the time comes! • Honors and Activities • Skills • References

  5. Objective Heading • Be specific about what job you are applying for • Short and to the point • Example: • To obtain a position as an agricultural science teacher at an outstanding high school.

  6. Education Heading • List most recent education first • Do not list junior colleges unless you earned a degree there • List teacher certification • List high school since that is something they want to know

  7. Education Example • Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Science-Teaching Option—Texas A&M University, December 2004 • Texas Teacher Certification in Secondary Agricultural Science and Technology Grades 6-12, December 2004 • High School Diploma—Snook High School, May 2000

  8. Do Not Include “Work Experience”, Instead…. • Title it “Professional Experience” • Include everything related to teaching, both content and young people related • List positions and activities starting with the most recent experiences first • Show increased responsibility if you can • Use short, active sentences that describe what you did or learned • Provide months and years

  9. Professional Experience Example • Student teacher at Madisonville High School, January –May 2004 Taught Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Floral Design, Advanced Animal Science, and Professional Communications; supervised student projects on and off campus; and trained students for Livestock and Floriculture Career Development Events.

  10. Honors and Activities • List awards, honors and activities with most recent first • May include some high school if relevant • Show the breadth of your involvement and be specific about your role • Examples: • Awarded American FFA Degree, 2001 • Member of Future Agricultural Science Teachers, 2000-2004 • Served as Radio judge at Aggiefest, 2004-2005

  11. Skills • Include a skills section if you have specific skills that would be useful • Examples: • Hunter Education Instructor Certification • CPR Certified • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Prezi, and basic web page development

  12. References • ALWAYS include 4-6 references • They are required to talk to 3 people; so 6 is preferable over 4 • Use professional people from your field (ag teachers, cooperating teachers, AGSC Professors) • Should also include former employers • Do NOT use family members even if you worked for them • References should include COMPLETE contact information (name, title, address, phone, and email).

  13. General Suggestions • Use natural toned stationary that copies well • Use readable fonts that match the cover letter • Triple check grammar and spelling! • Use a format that is easy to glance for information, that copies clean • Do NOT include personal information like height, weight, health status, marital status, or religious beliefs

  14. Let’s Critique Some Examples

  15. Cover Letter Tips If you send a resume, send a cover letter!

  16. COVER LETTER: Parts to Include • Letterhead– Should match your resume exactly • Date • Address Block—Complete name, position, address • Salutation– Dear Dr. Seuss: • Opening Paragraph– How did you hear about the position?; What position are you applying for?

  17. COVER LETTERParts continued • Body Paragraph– What about you? Why are you the right person for the job? (Don’t repeat info in your resume) • Closing Paragraph– Ask for the interview, tell them how you can be reached. • Closure—Sincerely, • 4 spaces (place for signature) • Type your name

  18. Remember… • The cover letter and resume is YOU on paper • It is your key to getting an interview

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