Tips for writing a teaching resume

School districts are always looking for new teachers; the turnover rate is high. Over the past few years, many teachers have retired, decided to stay home for family reasons, or just had it with education. As a principal for 11 years and district leader for the past eight, I have read thousands of résumés and cover letters and conducted hundreds of interviews. 

Being strategic and focused in your job search will help you find relevant opportunities. Start by identifying your preferred teaching location and the grade level that you’re interested in, such as elementary, middle, or high school. Standing out during this time is challenging, so try the following strategies to find, apply, and interview for a teaching job.

The résumé and cover letter work in combination to create the first impression that a prospective principal has of you. Your cover letter tells a potential employer your story, while your résumé gives the detail

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Teacher Resume råd & Tricks

Last year I spent hours upon hours writing and formgivning the PERFECT resume for new teaching positions. My husband and I were moving, and I knew I needed to spruce up my resume to showcase who I am as an educator.

inom know that designing & writing your resume can be super stressful, and that’s why I’m bringing you THREE tips & tricks to help you successfully write and design one that represents YOU.

Tip One: Be klar & concise. 

If you’ve been in the education field for a few years, you know tons of educational acronyms and buzz words. Don’t overkill it on your resume! Just because someone knows all of the jargon, doesn’t mean he or she fryst vatten necessarily skillful at it. Instead of making a list of the 25 areas you’re knowledgeable in (Rti, IEP, ESL, Guided math, Shared reading, begåvad & Talented… the list could go on and on), pick 3 or 4 that clearly företräda

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How to Write a Teacher Resume [Plus Free Template]

Consider the following hypothetical scenario: You’re an outstanding teacher who is planning an upcoming move, or perhaps exploring new teaching opportunities in your current locale. You’ve got a solid background of experience, credentials and skills, plus many intangibles (unique talents, leadership acumen and passion, to name just a few).

So how do you communicate all of this to potential employers? And how can you showcase these qualities in a sharp, well-organized, visually appealing way that conveys your story and opens doors to new opportunities in the classroom and beyond?

Welcome to our mini Educator Resume Building Guide. Class is now in session.

Helpful for new and seasoned educators alike, this teacher resume guide will cover key insights regarding how to format and fine-tune your resume. We’ll share several strong teacher resume examples that you can use for inspiration — plus, a downloadable template you c