1. Writing Your Experiential Resume for the Intern Principal Preparation Program Application
February 10, 2014

2. Types of Resumes
Chronological Resume – sequence of events in time showing jobs held from most recent to least recent
Experiential or Functional Resume – lists the experiences relevant to the job related to a possible interview
Combination – Elements of both the Chronological and Skills Resumes are included (Experiential Resume required by Broward)

3. Resume Basics
First Impression – use appropriate format, spacing, aesthetically pleasing
Align to the CURRENT Florida Principal Leadership Standards (as of 2011) -
be sure it is in the right place!
Look at the BASA long form rubrics
Honesty Is The Best Policy
Make Every Word Count
Limit use of Professional Jargon and Acronyms – write as if the reader does not know your job

4. More Resume Writing Tips . . .
Be truthful and professional of what you’ve done
Balance Confidence With Humility – use “I”-what have “you” accomplished?-Sell yourself
Use Professional/Formal Writing Protocol

5. More Resume Writing Tips . . .
Use Current Terms And Initiatives
AMO, College and Career Readiness, I-Observation, Marzano, etc….
Include Data, Data, Data!!! – tie your role to the results/impact when possible
Highlight who it impacted – a grade level, department, schoolwide, etc.
Your school data cannot stand alone – what did you do?

6. More Resume Writing Tips . . .
Use A Variety of Strong Verbs (Initiated, Organized, Analyzed, Created, Prioritized, etc)
Have Someone Review Before Submitting
Spelling
Consistent Font Style and Size
Grammar
Spacing
Verb tense
Omitted words
Ease of Understanding
In appropriate standard area
Linked to results

7. Experience Examples
Established a data collection system for RtI (Response To Intervention) to track student progress on a consistent basis
Created data chat schedules for all Seventh grade Reading classes which resulted in a 7& increase in Reading proficiency
Analyzed fourth grade FCAT Reading data for strengths and weaknesses and determined strategies to utilize with staff

8. Effective Experience Example
Established a data collection system for ESE students
Established a data collection system for ESE students in grades 6-8 to assist in identifying and scheduling students for pull-out Reading instruction leading to 65% of the ESE subgroup increasing in learning gains

9. Effective Experience Example (which one is stronger?)
Created and monitored all curriculum guides for college and career focus alignment for sixth grade math classes.
Created and monitored all curriculum guides for college and career focus alignment for sixth grade math, which resulted in an increase of 6% proficiency in 6th grade FCAT Math scores.

10. Effective Experience Example
Analyzed tenth grade FCAT Math data for strengths and weaknesses
Disaggregated tenth grade FCAT Math data for strengths and weaknesses and used results to assist classroom teachers with implementing appropriate remediation strategies and differentiating instruction

11. Resume Questions?

12. Thank you and good luck with your resumes!
Cindy Pluim
Office of Talent Development