There are similarities and differences between résumés for educators and résumés for business. All of the organization, style, appearance, quality, neatness, and punctuation issues discussed in other publications apply to résumés for teachers. If you are not familiar with these topics you should consult one of many, "How To Write A Résumé" books that are available.

Résumés for educators typically include some additional categories not necessarily appropriate for business résumés. These categories include, Student Teaching, Clinical Experience, Certifications, and the inclusion of summer camp counselor or other jobs involving working with K-12 age individuals.

Objective A:

To secure an elementary classroom teaching position involving K-6 students.

Objective B:

To obtain a classroom teaching position in the upper elementary grades. Would especially welcome the opportunity to work in an ethnically diverse school environment where emphasis on culture and language arts are valued.

Objective C:

Middle or secondary school position in science, math, history or English. Available to coach track, volleyball, swimming or coordinate the school newspaper and/or yearbook.

Student Teaching Information
For beginning teachers this area is quite important. Some principals remain interested in your student teaching experience even after you have several years of paid experience. This information should always be covered in your résumé. Two examples follow for your review. Develop a section that describes your experience.

Example A:

Rock & Roll High School - Music Town, Illinois Student Teacher: January - April, 2000

Observed and taught 11th grade chemistry and math courses. Created a five station learning center and coordinated the annual Science Fair for all seven high schools in Klingon County.

Example B:

Benjamin Sisko Elementary School - Chicago, Illinois Student Teacher: September - December, 1999

Observed, assisted and taught regular and special education (LD) courses. Wrote daily and unit lesson plans. Created a volunteer mentor program for interested students. Used work group and interactive lesson formats.

Related Activities & Interest Information
Information in these areas can assist in presenting an image of a well rounded and versatile teacher. The following categories represent just a few of the areas you may wish to include.

• Volunteer/Community Activities
• Professional Memberships
• Honors/Awards
• Special Interests
• Computer Skills
• Foreign Language(s)
• Travel/Multicultural Experience
• Internships

Remember that the more areas of knowledge and expertise that you can demonstrate, will likely make you a more desirable candidate in the eyes of the principal or administrator. Today, more than ever, principals seek candidates who are diverse and flexible to take on a wide variety of tasks in the school.