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+Writing
Resumes
Resume
Interview
Cover
Letter
References
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Resume Categories…
OUTLINE:
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Student Involvement/Activities/
Professional Objective
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Volunteer Work
Education/
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Memberships
Certification
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Awards/Honors
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References/
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Portfolio Available
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Summary of Qualifications
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Personal Data Identification
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Teaching Experience
(if any)
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Career–Related Work
Experience
Non-Career Work Experience
(optional)
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Resumes: Personal Data…
Name
Current address
Phone number
Email address and/or personal website
Clint Eastwood
4117 Hearthside Dr.
Hollywood, CA 28412
(910) 345-8173
[email protected]
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Professional Objective…
Statement of purpose
Concise and focused…no philosophy
statements here
Short-term goal…list the position you want
List the certification area and coaching duties
you are willing to do, list preferred grade levels
EXAMPLES:
To obtain a High School Social Studies
teaching/coaching position.
To become an Elementary Teacher.
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Resumes: Education…
Degree, Major and Date (month & year)
College or university and location
Minor or Concentration
G.P.A. (if 3.0+)
Honors
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Resumes: Education…
Sample: (MA & Bachelor of Arts Degree)
Sample University
Master of Arts
Certification:
2009 – Present
May 2010
Mathematics 9 – 12, May 2010
Bachelor of Arts, December 2008
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Concentration: Mathematics
Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program
Dean’s List: 3.8 GPA
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Things to include:
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Include who you are, what you do, what you have done, and what
you can do.
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Include a complete chronological history of education and work
experience, brief personal information, special talents and
interests.
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Start with most recent experiences and work back in years;
include any field work in your teaching experience. If you are
applying for your first teaching job, include tutoring and camp
experience.
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If you can, list the education and experiences relevant to the job
you now want first.
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Include any work history; you might not think prior experience
is relevant, but the reader might.
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Don't be afraid to include your accomplishments.
Teacher Action Verbs:
Adapted, advised, clarified, coached, communicated, coordinated,
developed, enabled, encouraged, evaluated explained, facilitated, guided,
informed, initiated, instructed, persuaded, set goals, stimulated.
Organizational Skill Verbs:
Arranged, Assembled, Collected, Centralized, Coordinated,
Catalogued, Distributed, Disseminated, Enforced, Executed,
Formalized, Implemented, Installed, Maintained, Organized,
Planned, Prepared, Processed, Routed, Recorded, Reorganized,
Scheduled, Updated
Communication Skill Verbs:
Acquainted, Apprised, Answered, Briefed, Conducted, Contacted,
Demonstrated, Drafted, Educated, Explained, Familiarized, Handled,
Informed, Instructed, Introduced, Lectured, Listened, Presented,
Reported, Responded, Spoke, Summarized, Taught, Trained,
Translated, Wrote
Helping Skill Verbs:
Aided, Attended, Assisted, Collaborated, Contributed, Counseled,
Comforted, Facilitated, Fostered, Guided, Helped, Instilled,
Mentored, Provided, Settled, Supported, Tutored, Treated
Creative Skill Verbs:
Authored, Conceived, Conceptualized, Created, Composed,
Designed, Devised, Established, Invented, Originated,
Revolutionized
Additional Power Verbs:
Adapted, Attained, Augmented, Awarded, Boosted, Broadened, Built,
Calculated, Catered, Decreased, Developed, Ensured, Eliminated,
Exceeded, Excelled, Expanded, Expedited, Fabricated, Financed,
Gained, Generated, Improved, Increased, Launched, Mastered,
Modernized, Published, Raised, Reconciled, Reduced, Revamped,
Revitalized, Saved, Shopped, Strengthened, Supplemented, Tended,
Utilized
Before:
Assisted children with motor skills
After:
Planned and ran activities to build motor
skills of 21 third graders
Before:
Taught a lesson on family trees
After:
Created a family tree lesson, encouraging
students to learn about own cultural
heritage, including students living with
guardians.
Useful Framework
Results that you achieved based on…
Action that you took in response to the…
Project or the Problem that you faced
Result + Action + Problem/Project
Established and implemented (Action verb)
an applied behavior analysis program with a
student (Project) to improve her ability to
initiate tasks independently (Result)
Designed and produced (Action verb) a
series of multimedia presentations
(Project)to enrich student learning
experiences (Result)
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Resumes:
Student Involvement/
Activities/Volunteer Work ...
Skills (Summary of
Qualifications):
Most schools look for
Activities
teachers with experiences
outside of the classroom
Campus organizations
Coaching
Community involvement
Training/teaching skills
Church activities
Positive student role
Athletic involvement
model/motivator
Leadership roles
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References & Follow-up
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You may ask for a reference from:
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Current or former professors
University administrators
Current or former supervisors from a job or internship (CTs from past
placements).
Community members you worked with through a volunteer experience or
extracurricular activity
Athletic coaches
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Remember to contact them first, to obtain permission and to get their
most recent contact information.
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List them with the following:
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Name
Title
Place of Employment
E-mail
Phone Number
It always helps to send a thank – you letter.
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Summary of Qualifications
May be included here or right after job objective (preferred)
Do the job for the employer
by highlighting abilities and qualifications
in summary form.
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Tie together what you feel that you have accomplished
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A personal touch
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What are your assests/strengths
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Personal attributes
interpersonal relations
dependability
communication skills
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Things to remember:
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Format – pdf or doc (word)
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Clear and concise
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Do you want to put education or teaching experience first?
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Resumes are often looked at quickly:
Important information should stand out.
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Do not leave gaps in your work history.
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Cover Letters
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Same paper as resume
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1 page, 2-3 paragraphs
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Address to specific person. NEVER To Whom It May Concern
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Tailor each letter to each position and employer
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Create a couple of highlights
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Always send with a resume
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Cover Letter
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Things to include:
The cover letter should have four paragraphs or sections:
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First: Why are you writing?
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Second: Why are you qualified?
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Third: What makes you qualified for this position?
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Last: Ask for an interview and give contact info.
Include your Philosophy of education statement:
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I believe that the goal of education…
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I believe that knowledge of …
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I believe that role of an educator is…
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I believe that all children should …
Include impressive things here (education, unique
background or employment).
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Cover Letter ctd.
Things to remember:
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Be clear and concise.
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Do your research.
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Enclose a cover letter each time you send a resume.
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The goal of the letter is to obtain an interview.
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Make each letter specific to the position for which you are
applying.
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This is your chance to grab them and keep them interested
enough to look at your resume.
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Always bring a copy of your cover letter and resume; refer to
it prior to an interview.
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March 31, 2011
Mr. Geoffrey Pierson, Principal
Highland High School 300 Pearson St.
Little Rock, AR 72204
Dear Mr. Pierson,
I am writing, at the recommendation of Judith Hayn and Rene Carson, to inquire about a teaching position with your Science Department. I am
a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Presently, I am finishing my graduate work at the University of Arkansas at Little
Rock, in the College of Education. I have spent the last semester as an Intern at Central High School, in the Science Department, teaching
Biology and Environmental Science. I am drawn to Highland by its focus on global issues and its diverse population.
As an Intern at Central High School, I have had the unique experience of acting as a co-teacher. Being exposed to Central’s faculty and
students, as well as their ideas and strategies addressing the state standards, has greatly influenced my own teaching and leadership
abilities. Through my teaching experiences, I have developed strategies for preparation and classroom management. Working and
brainstorming with a team of highly qualified professionals gave me the opportunity to assess curriculum throughout the year create
strategies in order to reach the different learning styles of every student. I have also been given the freedom to create and institute
curriculum to enrich the existing curriculum. With this freedom I have developed units on Garbology and Environmental Damage & Repair.
While at UALR, I have willingly expanded my responsibilities. I have participated in the Future Educators Association, with several
Community Service Projects, including the Forest Park Garden Project. I have also assisted several UALR Faculty members in their research
projects, on Science Education. These additional experiences have heightened my understanding and interest in Science and the application
of the content in the schools and strengthened my belief that all students deserve a quality education and learning environment.
I would be most interested in teaching in the Science Department, as a Life/Earth Teacher. I look forward to meeting with you about future
opportunities with your school. If I can supply any further information, please feel free to call me at (501) 555-4678. Thank you for your time
and consideration.
Sincerely,
Janie Smith
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Buzz Words
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Differentiated Instruction
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Data-Driven Instruction
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Flexible Grouping
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Common-Core Learning Standards
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Danielson’s Framework for Teaching
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Formative and Summative Assessments
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Workshop Model
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Questioning
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Instructional Strategies
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Student Engagement
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Instructional Technology /Web 2.0
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Professional Development
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Questions
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Why did you choose teaching as a profession?
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Can you summarize your philosophy on teaching?
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What do you know about goals and how do you develop goals for your students?
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Describe your most successful lesson and what made it so successful.
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How would you address the needs of all students, while also meeting the standards?
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How would you handle a student, who does not have parental support?
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What instructional methods would you use to meet the content standards/grade
standards?
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It’s the first day of school; what is your primary objective for your students?
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What contributions do you think you can make to the school community?
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What behavior management tools would you use in your classroom?
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What are your strengths and weaknesses as an educator?
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What questions do you have for us?