Resumes for Education Tips and Suggestions

How are Resumes Different? How long should it be? What should be listed first? What order should you follow? What format should you use?

For Education…. Should be about 2 pages Include reference contact information List your objective, followed by your education and certifications earned

Do Not Include “Work Experience”, Instead…. Title it “Professional Experience” Include everything related to teaching, both content and young people related List positions and activities starting with the most recent experiences first Show increased responsibility Use short, active sentences that describe what you did or learned Provide dates

Headings to Include in the Resume Your heading with name and contact info Objective Education Professional Experience– Begin with student teaching! Honors and Activities Skills References

General Suggestions Use natural toned stationary that copies well Use readable fonts that match the cover letter Triple check grammar and spelling! Use a format that is easy to glance for information, that copies clean Do NOT include personal information like height, weight, health status, marital status, or religious beliefs

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Cover Letter Tips If you send a resume, send a cover letter!

COVER LETTER: Parts to Include Letterhead– Should match your resume exactly Date Address Block—Complete name, position, address Salutation– Dear Dr. Seuss: Opening Paragraph– How did you hear about the position?; What position are you applying for?

COVER LETTER Parts continued Body Paragraph– What about you? Why are you the right person for the job? (Don’t repeat info in your resume) Closing Paragraph– Ask for the interview, tell them how you can be reached. Closure—Sincerely, 4 spaces (place for signature) Type your name