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The Resume. Resumes. Use correct spelling Use margins, spacing and white space for easy skimming Omit punctuation Use action verbs. Contact Information. Your name Don’t use a template or fancy fonts. Keep it simple and readable.
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Resumes • Use correct spelling • Use margins, spacing and white space for easy skimming • Omit punctuation • Use action verbs
Contact Information • Your name • Don’t use a template or fancy fonts. Keep it simple and readable. • Current address and current telephone number (use a cell so they can get in touch with you!) • Do not use cutesy answering machine responses. • Email address
Education Section • Discuss highest degree earned. • Name and dates of institution where you earned highest degree • City/State of institution • What specific degree was earned • Certifications • Minors or Double Majors • Sometimes GPA, Praxis scores • Seminars, Conferences and Workshops as relevant.
Career Related ExperienceTraditional Reverse Chronological: Most recent position presented first. • Names of the companies you worked for (Schools you did internships or practicums at) • City and state for each company • Titles/positions you held • Employment dates • Duties you performed (Often in a bulleted list) Make sure they are in parallel form. Use active voice and action verbs. • Promotions
Career Related Experience • Examples: • Student Teacher Lowell Elementary, Sioux Falls, SD • Fifth Grade (Spring 2009) • Early Literacy Practicum Teacher • Methods Practicum Teacher • Reading Tutor and Mentor • Paraprofessional Teacher • Use strong action verbs, use education buzz words, be positive, emphasize your accomplishments.
Other items you may include • Career Objective: Secondary History Teacher • Work Experience • Honors/Activities • Qualifications • References: Available from Career Services, University of Sioux Falls, 1101 W. 22nd St. Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 331-6740 • Portfolio Available at (list website)
References? • Have more than 3 (5) when you actually apply for a job. Make sure you can get their cell phone numbers. • Best- Recent, seen you teach, cooperating teachers, supervising teachers, faculty, academic advisors, employment supervisors, student organization advisors, current work supervisors. • Ask in plenty of time, give a written time line, copy of resume and job description.