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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.
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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
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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/