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Resume Writing for

TeachersPresented by

Olga M. LazinUCLA Counseling and Career Services

A Service of Student Affairs


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What is a Re su me?

s An accomplishment-oriented

marketing tool

s Provides relevant information

about you

s Relates to your career objective


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Goal of a Resume

s Introduces you as a qualified

candidate

s Motivates employer to interview

you


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Preparation

s Prepare an inventory of your skills,

accomplishments, education, goals,

and experience

s Study a description of the position

sought: skills needed, duties of job,

education and work experiencerequired


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Where do You Start?

Try a Chronological Format

s Date-oriented history of education &

experience

s Highlights consistent work record

s Illustrates experiences within job titles


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Components of

Chronological Resumes Personal Data

s Objective

s

Summary (optional)s Education

s Experience

s Skillss Honors and Activities


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Personal Data

Pro vi de the Essent ial sName

Permanent Address

Phone number and email address


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A simple statement of type of job

you are seeking

A position as a multiple subject

teacher

Do not go into lengthy explanation

OBJECTIVE


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s Three or bullets which highlight or

summarize skills or experience you

want to show recruiter at top of

resume Three years multiple subject

classroom experience

Background in developing recreationprograms for children

Excellent communication skills

developed through

Summary


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Education

List yourcredential, degree(s) with

major, school, date of graduation List most recent first.

Include GPA (if over 3.0), applicable

coursework (if inexperienced), andspecial projects where appropriate.


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Experience

s Include volunteer and paid

experience anything related to

working with children

s Highlight accomplishmentss Qualify and quantify using action

verbs and descriptive phrases

s

List most recent experience firsts Consider placing experience under

headings of Related Experience

and Additional or Other

Ex erience


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JEAN SANCHEZ-SMITH

5151 Grace Road, Gardena, CA 90247

(310) 222-7777 [email protected]

Objective A position as an elementary school teacher

Summary . Over three years multiple subject classroom experience

. Work with diverse students; e.g., ELD, students with disabilities, at-risk

. Background in community service working with children ages 5-13

Education California State University, Dominguez Hills

Multiple Subject Credential, BCLAD (Ryan) May 2004

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies, Art Option May 2000 GPA 3.5

Related courses: Child Development, Psychology of the Child

Related ExperienceFeb 03-Present Student Teacher, 4th Grade, XYZ School, Los Angeles, CA

Assisted teacher in developing curriculum in math, science, and

reading; directed small and large group instruction in writing and language arts.

Taught special unit on Art. Developed after school homework program.

Jan 00-Jul 03 College Aide, 1st Grade, ABC School, Gardena, CA

Promoted vocabulary development through assisting with literature, sharing,

singing and self-esteem activities. Students included ELD.

Additional Experience

May 01-Aug 03 Sales Representative, Macys, Torrance

Provided assistance to customers in English and Spanish; trained new employees

Skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Bilingual English/Spanish

Honors and CSUDH Deans List

Activities Secretary, Future Teachers Club

Volunteer, Big Brothers, Big Sisters; Kindercare Preschool

Interests Painting, Volleyball, Violin


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Finalizing Your Resume

s Length: 1-2 pages

s Duplicate on quality 8 1/2 X 11 bond

or parchment paper

s Select neutral color

s Maintain 3/4 inch to 1 inch margins

s

Have several people proofread forcontent, grammar, spelling Very

Important for teachers


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Cover Letters

A cover letter will:

Introduce you

Clarify the position for which you are

applying

Enable you to highlight strengths oraddress problem areas


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5151 Grace RoadGardena, CA 90247

March 1, 2004

Ms. Karen FieldsCertificated PersonnelXYZ Elementary SchoolTorrance, CA 90000

Dear Ms. Fields:

Mrs. Claudia Davis suggested I write to you regarding a position as an elementary teacher She felt my organization andcommunication skills, along with my student teaching, background as a T.A., community service experience and language skills

would be an excellent(310) 222-7777

fit for your school. Attached please find my resume.

As part of my certification program at California State University, Dominguez Hills, I taught 4th grade at an inner-city schoolwhere I implemented some innovative teaching methods. For example, I developed an Art Expedition where we traveled to variousarea museums. I have learned that your school has emphasized education in the arts, and I believe my background would be an assetin this creative environment. I have also developed an after-school homework program for children who remain at school forchildcare.

I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my qualifications, show you my portfolio,and learn more about your positions and program. I may be reached at (310) 222-7777. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Jean Sanchez-SmithAttachment


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Per AAEE Handbook A well-

prepared portfolio shows your

achievements, documents the

scope and quality of yourexperience and training, and

highlights your skills and abilities

Portfolios include: Resume,transcripts, background

clearances, teaching certificate

PORTFOLIO


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PORTFOLIO contd

s Awards, philosophy of education,

classroom management plan,

teaching samples including tests,

homework, worksheets, projects,your evaluations and letters of

recommendation

s Be sure to respect studentconfidentiality be removing

names.


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s Student Development Website

http://career.ucla.edu/Homepage.aspx. Clickon Career Services. Click on PhD

or Masters, or on Education.s You will find links to websites for

teaching jobs and information,

particularly Education, JOINs Also links to Education Job Fairs,

school districts in L.A. and OrangeCounties, and a sample resume

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