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Resume Writing for School-Based Administrators. Assistant Principals Principals. The Purpose of a Resume. To provide a work/training history to prospective employers To document your professional strengths. STEPS FOR WRITING A RESUME. STEP 1: Review Florida Principal Leadership Standards.
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Resume Writing for School-Based Administrators Assistant Principals Principals
The Purpose of a Resume • To provide a work/training history to prospective employers • To document your professional strengths
STEP 1: Review Florida Principal Leadership Standards Go to http://www.fldoe.org/profdev/fpls.asp for description of Standards. FLORIDA PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP STANDARDS Instructional Leadership Human Resource Development Managing Learning Environment Ethical Leadership Learning Accountability & Assessment Vision (principals only) Decision Making Strategies Diversity Technology Community of Stakeholders & Partnerships
STEP 2: Identify Experiences • Create a “header” for each Standard • List experiences that demonstrate your expertise with each Standard
STEP 3: Writing Experiences Write experiences that are: • Specific • Based on Data (Measurable) • Results Oriented
Monitored the implementation of the School Improvement Plan, resulting in 5% increase in Reading scores Facilitated FCAT Weekend Camp attended by 150 students; 15% of students demonstrated improved achievement Implemented an Instructional Calendar utilized by 42 instructional staff members to focus on math skills EXAMPLE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP:
Hints for Writing Experiences • Do not list names of individuals. Use only positions. • List at least five experiences under each Standard. • Place your strongest experiences at the top of each list. • List an experience only once—do not place the same experience under several standards. • Bullet your experiences.
Length of Resume Assistant Principal Applicants: Limit Evidence of Experiences (Resume) to two (2) pages. Principal Applicants: Limit Resumes to four (4) pages.
Resume Check • Use spell check before you let anyone else see your resume. • Have a grammatically critical friend do a grammar review. • Scan your resume for accuracy and clarity. • Have a third person read the final copy, and obtain his/her input.
Tips for Easy Reading • Format your pages to 8 1/2” X 11”. • Use no smaller than 12 point font. • Use Times Roman or Arial typeface. • Avoid italics.
STEP 4: School-Based Managerial Application Form • Complete the two-page School-Based Managerial Application form located on the web site • Applications that do not have the School-Based Managerial Application form will NOT be processed.
STEP 5: Sending Application • Send your application form, resume, and supporting documentation in the proper electronic format. • Follow the directions on the web site for submitting your electronic application. • Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.
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