To help you get started on creating a resume that makes you stand out from the competition, use this
guide to answer any questions regarding appearance, content, or additional information.
Remember all information should be listed in reverse chronological order and do not use personal pronouns.
A
PPEARANCE
Margins
●
start with 1” margins and can decrease to .6” all sides
Length:
●
1-2 pages depending upon experience
Fonts:
●
Types: Use fonts that have “Serifs” as they have shown to hold the reader’s attention longer -
Times New Roman (preferred), Cambria, Garamond, Georgia
●
Size: Name: Up to a 16 point font and bold
Body: 11-12 point font
I
DENTIFICATION
●
Name, Address (optional), Phone Number, PROFESSIONAL Email address, LinkedIn URL (optional)
E
DUCATION
●
Include all institutions you have received a degree from (omit high school)
o
Majors, minors, certificates; indicate (expected) month and year of graduation; GPA is optional
C
ERTIFICATION (ADD THIS DURING YOUR FINAL SEMESTER OF STUDENT TEACHING)
Prior to graduation
Will qualify for NJ Certification of Eligibility with Advanced Standing in English, June 2024
After graduation but prior to receiving certification email
Qualified for NJ Certification of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Elementary Education, June 2024
After receiving your certification:
NJ Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Social Studies, June 2024
Experience section - separate your experience into different headings
T
EACHING EXPERIENCE
●
Student Teacher Intern - highlight all aspects of experience and focus on accomplishments since employers will focus on
this section of your resume the most (be detailed and dynamic - think of this section as your showstopper!)
●
Fieldwork
O
THER RELATED EXPERIENCE
●
Any experiences you have with children: tutor, swim instructor, camp counselor, childcare provider (babysitting),
day care, nursery, etc. - Highlight soft skills related to teaching.
W
ORK EXPERIENCE
●
Include jobs you have held throughout your college experience or jobs you have held for an extended period of
time. Not all jobs need to be included so be selective. Any managerial/leadership roles should be included.
●
Create bullet points that exhibit the skills you have accomplished in that role that are related to becoming a
teacher. Choose highlights instead of listing all job duties; omit technical details unrelated to teaching.
Possible skills to include: training, conflict resolution, public speaking, calm under pressure, thinking on your feet
S
KILLS (This section can encompass skills such as computer skills, language skills, and/or certifications you may hold)
Technology: Microsoft products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Mac OS software; Smart Board; Blackboard;
Google classroom, interactive learning technologies, any databases you have used
Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (only include if it is relevant to the position)
Language: specify the language and whether or not you can read, write, or speak it
Other Certifications: CPR certified, First Aid certified, etc. [All CERTIFICATIONS listed should be current]
Guide to Perfecting your Teacher Education Resume
Career Services | College for Education and Engaged Learning
OPTIONAL HEADINGS/ CATEGORIES
Volunteer:
Assist with clubs on campus? Participate in walkathons and/or fundraisers? Volunteer at a hospital? Organize a food or
clothing drive?
Professional Organizations:
Include any organizations you belong to
Professional Development:
Include any workshops or conferences you have attended related to teaching
Activities:
Are you a member of any clubs on campus? Do you play or coach any sports?
Honors and Awards:
Include any academic, community, or athletic awards/honors you have received
Leadership:
Have you held any leadership positions? Were you a team captain or coach any sports? Were you a committee chair?
NOTE: Choose the title for your headings that most clearly and accurately showcases your experiences.
For example-- you can group together Related Experience rather than separating the categories into
Related Teaching Experience and Other Related Experience. BE CREATIVE!
RESUME DO’S RESUME DON’TS
Be consistent in format and content Do not use resume templates
Be honest and positive Do not abbreviate
Make it easy to read and follow Do not number or letter categories
Headings should be listed in order of importance Do not use personal pronouns
For emphasis, use spacing, underlining, bold and
capitalization
Do not include age or sex
When posting information within the headings, list in
reverse chronological order
Do not list references or salary recommendations on resume
Relate accomplishments to employer’s needs by referring to
job description
Do not give reasons for leaving another job
Make good use of white space Do not offer negative information
Tailor resume to the specific position you are applying for Do not use slang or colloquialisms
