Resumes and Cover Letters for EducatorsDesign and Design and Deliver a Resume Deliver a Resume That Sells Your That Sells Your StrengthsStrengths

Your Resume Should Be…

Chronological order

Use a 12 pt. font

Use font such as Arial

Bullet point key items

2 pages in length

Quality paper

Resumes: Personal Data

Name

Current and permanent address

Phone number

Email address and/or personal website

Resumes: Objective

Statement of purposeConcise and focused…no philosophy statements Short-term goal…list the position you wantList your certification area

Resumes: Examples

To obtain a High School Social Studiesteaching/coaching position.

To become an Elementary Teacher.

To teach Social Studies at a middle school.

Resumes: EducationSample: (MA & Bachelor of Arts Degree)

University of FloridaMaster of Arts May 2012Certification: Mathematics 9 – 12, May 2012

Bachelor of Arts, December 2008University of FloridaConcentration: MathematicsTeaching Fellows Scholarship Program Dean’s List: 3.8 GPA

Resumes: Teaching Experience

Support your objectiveTitle (Tutor, Para Professional, Instructional Assistant, Practicum observations)Place of employment & location (not complete address)Dates employed Description of dutiesNO personal pronouns

NO “Responsibilities include”

Resumes: Related Experience

Ft. Clarke Middle School, Gainesville, FLObservation, Spring 2013• 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 2012• Tutored 5th grade student in reading and 3rd grade

student in math• Created activities to assist with learning styles

Resumes:Recent Experience

Unrelated to objective; shows work history and transferable work skillsTitle and datesPlace of employment & location (city, state)Not necessary to describe dutiesList in reverse chronological order (start with most current first)

Hostess, 12/00-PresentCarraba’s Restaurant, Wilmington NC

Customer Service/Cashier, Jun 1999-PresentJC Penney, Chicago IL

Resumes:Extracurricular Activities

Skills (Summary of Qualifications):

Coaching

Training/teaching skills

Volunteer work

Honors:

Scholarships, Dean’s List, Awards, Outstanding achievement

ActivitiesCampus organizations

Community involvement

Church activities

Athletic involvement

Leadership roles

Resumes: References• References (2-3)

• Name and title• Place of employment/organization work for• Work Address• Phone

• ASK FIRST!!

Cover Letters

Same paper as resume1 page, 2-3 paragraphsAddress to specific personWhen you don’t have a name: “To

Whom It May Concern”Tailor each letter to each position and

employerAlways send with a resume

Cover Letters:Cover Letters: 1 1stst paragraph 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 If applicable, mention the person who

referred you Very short – 3 sentences at most

Cover Letters:Cover Letters: 2 2ndnd Paragraph Paragraph

Summary of your resume Tell why your skills and experience would be of value to

that school/school system Highlight special accomplishments Display enthusiasm for your career and that school Show you’ve done your “research” Don’t start every sentence with “I”

Cover Letters: Cover Letters: 33rdrd Paragraph Paragraph

Wrap it up Restate your qualifications

SIGN YOUR NAME - bold!!!!SIGN YOUR NAME - bold!!!!

Cover Letter Sample: January 15, 2014

Ms. Laurie BauerInstructional Personnel SupervisorHuman Resources 620 E. University Ave.Gainesville, FL 32601

Dear Ms. Bauer:

It is with great interest that I am responding to the recent position announcement on the ACPS website regarding the high school English position. Currently, I am a student at the University of Florida and will complete the program requirements for Florida certification in English 9-12 by May 2014. 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 CampAfter School Tutoring at ABC Elementary School

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 instructional application is activated and complete on the ACPS system.

Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to talking with you.

Sincerely yours,

Mattie Jobhunter

Mattie Jobhunter

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Tips:Tips:

Send a cover letter with your resumeDo not fax or email a resume unless it is

requested - send a hard copyKeep a log of where and to whom you’ve

sent resumesStay positiveStay positive