Resume Writing for Education Burr House, 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion, SD 57069 Phone: 605-677-5709 Email: [email protected]@usd.edu Website: .

Resume Writing for Education

Burr House, 414 E. Clark St. Vermillion, SD 57069

Phone: 605-677-5709 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.usd.edu/cdc

Think Ahead….

What is the market for teachers? Where do you want to work?

Growing as fast as average. 9-17% Some markets are better than others.

How Can I Be Best Prepared?

Be versatile. Have more than one area of certification, endorsement and experience.

El.Ed/Special Ed. Special Ed/Sec. Ed. Bilingual, Reading First, ComputerCoaching endorsements, cheerleadingDebate, theatre, publications, student

government. Learn a Language other than English

How Can I Be Best Prepared?

Prepare yourself for an area that has shortages. • Shortage Fields (5 State Area)

– Deaf Education, Music, Science (Chemistry & Physics), Math, Special Education

• Balanced Fields (5 State Area)– Art and Foreign Language

• Tight Fields (5 State Area)– Elementary Education– English, Social Studies, Physical Ed., Speech

Writing your resume

A resume is a summary of your education and experience in a format that best represents you.

Resume’s are similar but unique because no one has same experience as you.

One of the most valuable reasons to write a resume is for you to take stock of your experience and think about how to market yourself. Review what you have/plan for what you need.

Possible Section Headings

Education Experience Teaching ExperienceObjective Summary of QualificationsWork Experience Student Activities

Leadership AthleticsComputer/Technology Skills Language SkillsHonors Activities ResearchPublications PresentationsScholarships

The Anatomy of a Resume

Sam R. ReadingPresent: [email protected] Home:123 Cottage Ave. 458 Oak Street Vermillion, SD 57069 Akron, Iowa 56700 Cell: 605-777-5307 Professional Portfolio: www.usd.edu/reading. 515-345-457EDUCATION

University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SDBachelor of Science in EducationMajor: Elementary EducationEndorsements: Kindergarten GPA: 3.5, Deans List 6 semesters

PRAXIS TESTSPPST: Reading: 195 Writing: 185 Math: 175ELED Content Knowledge: 197E PLT K-6: 175MS Language Arts: 155Received letter of excellence from ETS for ELED CK

TECHNOLOGY SKILLSMicrosoft Office suite; Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, Power Point. Front Page for web development,

scanning, Distance Learning Classrooms, video projectors, Smartboard.

Resume ContinuedTEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student TeachingKindergarten, Beresford Elementary School, Beresford, SD 10/2007 – 11/2007Taught class of 15 students, planned activities, field trips, developed Happy Healthy Exercise

class.Third Grade, Beresford, Elementary, Beresford, SD 11/2007-12/2007 Planned and taught lessons to class of 21 students. Special activities included: instructional activities on dental hygiene, and water cycle; incorporated hands on science activities; taught guided reading lessons; designed learning centers; guided students in preparing electronic newsletters for parents , documenting classroom activities: participated in parent

conferences.

Other Field ExperienceFirst Grade Paraprofessional, Vermillion, SD Spring semester 2006Assisted students with handwriting and reading; led activity that taught students how to write and create their own books. Sixth Grade, Middle School Internship, Akron, SD Fall Semester 2005Tutored individual students; assisted in math classroom; taught lesson on use of graphing computers.

Resume Continued

Seventh and Eighth Grade Reading AssessmentsSouth Sioux City Middle School, South Sioux City, NE 3/1/04Completed individual informal reading assessments on 5 students using the Slosson Reading Assessments and graded passages.

Multicultural Experiences , Winnebago School, Winnebago, NEand Sioux City West, Sioux City, Iowa Fall Semester 2003Observed teachers working with multicultural students to learn about

special techniques for instruction and interaction with students from a variety of cultures.

Related ActivitiesPlayground/Cafeteria Monitor, Austin Middle School, Vermillion, SD 2003-2004Big Pal/Little Pal, 10 year old boy, Vermillion, SD 2003-2004

HonorsPhi Delta Kappa ScholarshipCitibank Scholarship

Resume Continued

MembershipsAlexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf 2003- present Attended Convention of American Instructors for the Deaf 2003Student Member, South Dakota Education Association 2003 - present SDEA Treasurer 2004- 2005Phi Kappa Alpha Fraternity 2003 - present

Vice President 2004 – 2005 Education Officer 2006 -2007

Other EmploymentPark and Recreation Leader, Akron, IA Summers 2004 – 2007Organized and led wide variety of activities including arts, crafts, field trips and sports teams.

Student Activities Office Assistant , Work Study, USD, Vermillion, SD 2004 - Present

Wrapping it Up

• You cannot have any errors of grammar, punctuation or spelling.

• Do nut rely on spill check for grammer and punctuation.

• Have someone else review your documents for accuracy.

Just For Fun

• “I am a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget details.”

• “Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year.” • “I am excited to be a facility member at this

university ” • “Bachelorette of Science” • “I am replying to your add. ”• “I have an excellent track record, although I am not a

horse.”

Look Ahead

• Start e-portfolio• Keep up resume and look for experiences,

leadership opportunities.• Stay aware of trends in teaching,

endorsements, etc. • Look ahead, grad school, specialty areas,

administration.• Think about where you want to teach and

prepare for it.

Resources

• Your professors/advisor• The teachers, administrators you meet• Donna Tucker, Ed.Certification/Placement • The Career Development Center– Burr House on Cherry Street– Web site on University web page. See Career

Development under Offices, For Students – http://www.usd.edu/cdc/