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Resumes and Cover Letters for Educators

Resumes and Cover Letters for Educators. Design and Deliver a Teacher Resume That Sells Your Strengths. Dr. Tom Stephens. Your Resume Should Be…. Chronological order Use a 12 pt. font Use a sans serif font such as Arial Bullet point key items Use of white space 1" margins

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Resumes and Cover Letters for Educators

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  1. Resumes and Cover Letters for Educators Design and Deliver a Teacher Resume That Sells Your Strengths Dr. Tom Stephens

  2. Your Resume Should Be… • Chronological order • Use a 12 pt. font • Use a sans serif font such as Arial • Bullet point key items • Use of white space • 1" margins • 2 pages in length • White paper

  3. OUTLINE: Personal Data Objective Education/ Certification Teaching Experience (if any) Related/Recent Experience Student Involvement/ Activities/ Volunteer Work Memberships Awards/Honors References/ Portfolio Available Resume Categories…

  4. Resume References • Names, titles and contact information should be on a separate piece of paper. • Plan multiple reference lists with names targeting specific schools/districts.

  5. Resumes: Personal Data… • Name • Current and permanent address • Phone number • Email address and/or personal website Clint Eastwood Current Address: Permanent Address: 4117 Hearthside Dr. 200 S. Michigan Ave. Hollywood, CA 28412 Chicago, IL 60604 (910) 345-8173 (312) 255-0510 uncwreed@hotmail.com

  6. Resumes: Objective… • Statement of purpose • Concise and focused…no philosophy statements here • Short-term goal…list the position you want • List the certification area and coaching duties you are willing to do, list preferred grade levels • EXAMPLES: To obtain a High School Social Studies teaching/coaching position. To become an Elementary Teacher.

  7. Resumes: Education… • Degree, Major and Date (month & year) • College or university and location • Minor or Concentration • G.P.A. (if 3.0+) • Honors

  8. Resumes: Education… Sample: (MA & Bachelor of Arts Degree) Sample University 2009 - Present Master of Arts May 2010 Certification: Mathematics 9 – 12, May 2010 Bachelor of Arts, December 2008 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Concentration: Mathematics Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program Dean’s List: 3.8 GPA

  9. Resumes: Teaching Experience… (Includes some teaching experience) • Support your objective • Title (Teacher, Teacher Intern, Student Teaching) • Place of employment & location (not complete address) • Dates employed (Fall 2002, 8/02-12/02, Summers) • Description of duties…POWER VERBS • NO personal pronouns • NO “Responsibilities include”

  10. Resumes: Teaching Experience… (If you have no K-12 teaching experience) • Support your objective • Title (*Tutor, Para Professional, Instructional Assistant, Practicum observations) • Place of employment & location (not complete address) • Dates employed (Fall 2002, 8/02-12/02, Summers ) • Description of duties… • NO personal pronouns • NO “Responsibilities include” * Consistent tutoring.

  11. Resumes: Related Experience… (If you have no very few educational experiences) Trash Middle School, Somewhere, MO Observation, Spring 2009 • Observed teacher in 7th grade math class of 25 students • Created lesson plans utilizing technology • Tutored students in math during group sessions Private Tutor, Fall 2008 • Tutor 5th grade student in reading and 3rd grade student in math • Created activities to assist with learning styles

  12. Resumes:Recent Experience … • Unrelated to objective; shows work history and transferable work skills • Title and dates • Place of employment & location (city, state) • Not necessary to describe duties • List in reverse chronological order (start with most current first) Hostess, 12/00-Present Carraba’s Restaurant, Wilmington NC Customer Service/Cashier, Jun 1999-Present JC Penney, Chicago IL

  13. Skills (Summary of Qualifications): Most schools look for teachers with experiences outside of the classroom Coaching Training/teaching skills Positive student role model/motivator Activities Campus organizations Community involvement Church activities Athletic involvement Leadership roles Resumes:Student Involvement/Activities/Volunteer Work ...

  14. Volunteer Work: Community service, tutoring, teacher’s aide, and much more… Looks great on a resume Honors: Scholarships, Dean’s List, Awards, Outstanding achievement Resumes: More Activities …

  15. Resumes: References… List references on a separate page • Name and title • Place of employment/organization work for • Work Address • Phone • If including references, list 3-5 people and get permission first • ASK FIRST!! Professors, Employers (present or past), Faculty Advisors (seek out individuals) • Create more than one list

  16. Cover Letters • Same paper as resume • 1 page, 2-3 paragraphs • Address to specific person. NEVER To Whom It May Concern • Tailor each letter to each position and employer • Create a couple of highlights • Always send with a resume

  17. Cover Letters: Format… 123 College Way Wilmington NC 28403 March 12, 2014 Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms./_____ Director of Personnel, Superintendent, Principal Apple Elementary School 1 School Drive Wilmington, MO 54506 Dear _______: Paragraphs 1-3 Sincerely Sign name here Name Left Block Style Space between paragraphs; no indents; sign name

  18. Cover Letter Sample: August 14, 2000 Dr. William D. Kasselhut, Assistant Superintendent/Human Resources The Right Way School District 519 West Chestnut Street St. Joseph, MO  64506 Dear Dr. Kasselhut: It is with great interest that I am responding to the recent position announcement on REAP regarding the high school English position. Currently, I am a student at Lindenwood University and will complete the program requirements for Missouri certification in English 9-12 by May 2004. I am enthusiastic and prepared to contribute my knowledge and experienced to this position. My attached resume demonstrates my relevant experience for this position. What these materials cannot express is my uncompressing belief that all students can learn. As a positive role model, I have five years experience working with students in and out of the classroom. The highlights include: Coaching Volleyball for Big Jump Jones Youth Camp At-Risk tutoring for Bad Boys Institute Please consider this letter as an expression of my interest this or any other English position that may become available in the near future. My application is available on REAP, but I will also be pleased to also complete a District application. Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to talking with you. Sincerely yours, Mattie Jobhunter Mattie Jobhunter enc.

  19. Cover Letters: 1st paragraph • Tell why you are sending this letter and resume • State the position for which you are applying • Tell how you became aware of the position/school system • Mention the person who referred you (if that happened and is significant) • Very short – 3 sentences at most

  20. Cover Letters: 2nd Paragraph • Summary of your resume • Tell why your skills and experience would be of value to that school / school system • Get the employer’s attention – this letter gets them to look at your resume – use a couple of bullet points • Highlight special accomplishments • Display enthusiasm for your career and that school • Show you’ve done your “research” homework • Don’t start every sentence with “I” • This paragraph can be broken into a few sentences

  21. Cover Letters: 3rd Paragraph • Wrap it up • Call for action • Ask for an application • You may restate your phone numbers • SIGN YOUR NAME - bold!!!!

  22. Tips… • Send a cover letter with your resume • Do not fax or email a resume unless it is requested - send a hard copy • Don’t “bug ‘em” with phone calls • Keep a log of where and to whom you’ve sent resumes • Stay positive • Stay positive

  23. Resumes and Cover Letters for Educators Contact: Dr. Tom Stephens Office: 314.713.6922 trs1508@aol.com

  24. Go Back Teacher Action Verbs: Adapted, advised, clarified, coached, communicated, coordinated, developed, enabled, encouraged, evaluated explained, facilitated, guided, informed, initiated, instructed, persuaded, set goals, stimulated. Organizational Skill Verbs: Arranged, Assembled, Collected, Centralized, Coordinated, Catalogued, Distributed, Disseminated, Enforced, Executed, Formalized, Implemented, Installed, Maintained, Organized, Planned, Prepared, Processed, Routed, Recorded, Reorganized, Scheduled, Updated Communication Skill Verbs: Acquainted, Apprised, Answered, Briefed, Conducted, Contacted, Demonstrated, Drafted, Educated, Explained, Familiarized, Handled, Informed, Instructed, Introduced, Lectured, Listened, Presented, Reported, Responded, Spoke, Summarized, Taught, Trained, Translated, Wrote Helping Skill Verbs: Aided, Attended, Assisted, Collaborated, Contributed, Counseled, Comforted, Facilitated, Fostered, Guided, Helped, Instilled, Mentored, Provided, Settled, Supported, Tutored, Treated Creative Skill Verbs: Authored, Conceived, Conceptualized, Created, Composed, Designed, Devised, Established, Invented, Originated, Revolutionized Additional Power Verbs: Adapted, Attained, Augmented, Awarded, Boosted, Broadened, Built, Calculated, Catered, Decreased, Developed, Ensured, Eliminated, Exceeded, Excelled, Expanded, Expedited, Fabricated, Financed, Gained, Generated, Improved, Increased, Launched, Mastered, Modernized, Published, Raised, Reconciled, Reduced, Revamped, Revitalized, Saved, Shopped, Strengthened, Supplemented, Tended, Utilized

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