write a detailed resume for a job application for the post of a teacher
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Once you have your objective you are going to move on to the body of the resume.
Name and details.
Objective (make this job specific)
Education (be sure to include the years attended)
Work Experience (be sure to list both the month and year start and end date)
Other Skills (make this relevant to the job)
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Writing a good resume is not rocket science. In fact, many of the rocket scientists that apply are rejected based on their poorly written resumes. A resume is not a Curriculum Vitae, it is a document that includes the most relevant experience of the candidate (you) that matches the requirements of the job.
In order to write a good resume the first thing you have to consider is your audience. Who will read your resume? What are they looking for?
Imagine yourself as the hiring manager or the school owner. What would you be looking for in a teacher if you were the one hiring? Think also about the fact that your audience is probably shuffling a ton of resumes. How do you make yours stand out from all the others in a professional way?
At Footprints Recruiting we want the best for our teachers, and we want the best teachers. We also want people who are sincere about this opportunity (which is probably you given you are reading this page).
Even without experience, you can still write a good resume that will catch the interest of the hiring manager. Some important points to consider before you get started:
Spell Check – an English teacher should know how to spell. Take the time to proof read your resume and cover letter. Use a ruler and closely study each line. We also recommend reading aloud and asking a friend for feedback.
Formatting – take the time to make sure that your resume looks professional. There are many websites out there that offer free templates.
Short and Sweet – a resume should be no more than 2 pages.
Simple and straightforward – in many cases, those that are hiring you are not native English speakers. Use bullet points to make it easier for them to read and your vernacular should be carefully chosen to be clear, eloquent and easy to understand.
The Resume
Items to Include in Your Teaching Resume
Like a good lesson plan, a resume should have clear points and should be laid out in an easy to read, easy to follow format. The following are critical elements we recommend including:
Full Name
Address
Contact Information
Date of Birth
Nationality
Objective
Education History
Relevant Coursework and Certifications
Relevant Work Experience
Work Experience
Volunteer Experience
International Experience
Awards, Merits, Certifications
Hobbies and Interests
To start your resume you will need a jump off point. This is your Objective.
You would be amazed at how many “teaching resumes” we receive where the objective is to get a good job in IT or where “I want to get a position where I can make a positive impact”. Blah Blah Blah. We want someone who knows what they want to do and who is sincere about teaching.
A good objective should clearly state your goals and interest in becoming a great teacher.
Example:
To teach elementary and/or middle school aged students in South Korea where I can develop my skills and knowledge as a teacher and explore an amazing country.
Your objective should be clear and it should be specific to teaching English. Be careful not to be too general or too specific. Being too specific will cause employers to discard your application if their job doesn’t specifically fit your description.
Once you have your objective you are going to move on to the body of the resume.
It is important that you stay organized with your resume so that employers don’t have to take out a magnify glass to find what they are looking for. A commonly used layout that we suggest would be to organize your resume in the following order (ideally one page long but definitely no more than two).
Name and details
Objective (make this job specific)
Education (be sure to include the years attended)
Work Experience (be sure to list both the month and year start and end date)
Other Skills (make this relevant to the job)
Related Experience and Course Work
Although an Education degree and specific classroom experience is preferred, there are many other experiences and circumstances where you might have learned or exhibited the skills required as a teacher. The following are strengths and experiences you might consider including in your resume if they apply to you:
experience with kids
coaching
babysitting
teaching swimming lessons, skiing or any subject or area of interest
management roles as they pertain to training
training in any area or subject
You can find a great sample resume to download at the bottom of this article. We actually have a couple of templates available – a sample resume for teachers without experience, and another sample resume for experienced licensed teacher