Developing a Teaching Resume - Sample Resume

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BEA A. TEACHER Street Address City, State  Zip (999) 999-9999

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BEA A. TEACHER Street Address City, State  Zip (999) 999-9999 Visit my web site -- A to Z Teacher Stuff http://www.AtoZTeacherStuff.com email -- amanda@atozteacherstuff.com OBJECTIVE To obtain a teaching position at the preschool or elementary level. EDUCATION Currently pursuing a B.S. in Elementary Education (Early Childhood PK-3 emphasis) at Southwest Missouri State University.  Graduation date:  May 15, 1998. Certification (following graduation):  Early Childhood (PreK-3) and Elementary Education (1-6). Overall G.P.A.: 3.66     G.P.A. in Education:  3.89 High School Diploma, High School High, May, 1993.  Salutatorian of graduating class. TEACHING EXPERIENCE  Sylvan Learning Center -- Teacher (Aug. 1997--present)  Address Supervisor:  Mrs. Supervisor, Ph.D.  (999) 999-9999.  Work with students, K-12 and all ability levels, to improve success in school through instruction in reading, writing, math, and study skills and through boosting self-confidence. Student Teaching - Kindergarten (Mar. 12 - May 12)  Rountree Elementary, Ms. Coop Teacher Used centers for math, science, social studies, health, and writing to complement the child-based hands-on curriculum. Implemented a positive discipline plan which promoted student responsibility, problem solving skills, and student accountability. Worked with "Write-to-Read" program and used "Write Away" bags to encourage reading/writing at home, parent involvment, and listening/speaking/writing skills. Implemented phonics instruction with small groups. Developed thematic unit on plants/gardening around major instructional goals. Student Teaching - Fourth Grade (Jan. 13 - Mar. 10)  Logan-Rogersville, Mrs. Coop Teacher Created and implemented literature units on Number the Stars and Mississippi Bridge. Developed and taught writing unit on "why" stories. Teacher's manuals provided the guideline for teaching math and science, but other activities were pulled in to suit the students' needs and to make material more interesting and meaningful.  I adapted units for time, money, geometry, and weather. Practicums (195 hours).  Observed classroom and taught lessons one-on-one, to small groups, or to the whole class.  Six classrooms total, two were multiage, Grades PreK-4. Developed and implemented thematic units on plants & seeds and insects. Completed lessons on various children's books, poems, and themes. Lessons involved cooperative learning, language experience approach, hands-on/minds-on experiences, and interdisciplinary teaching. Volunteer Work (70 hours).  Volunteered as Teacher's Assistant, Hubble Elem.; Preschool Teacher, Head Start; Mentor for K student, Literacy Center; and Elementary Science Fair Judge, Miller Schools. Aiding (100 hours).  Observed and interacted with individual students at SMSU Parenting Life Skills Center (adult parenting classes), University Child Care Center (4-5 year olds), and Fair Grove Elem. (2nd grade).

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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE    Baird, Kurtz, & Dobson CPAs -- Support Staff  (Nov. 1994--Aug. 1997)  Address Supervisor: Mrs. Supervisor (999) 999-9999.  Fulfilled various clerical responsibilities such as typing, filing, taking inventory, database management, and restocking/organizing supplies. Prime Time -- Program Assistant (May 1997--June 1997).  After school program sponsored by YMCA, Willard Central & Hickory Hills Elem.  Responsible for supervising and maintaining control of children K-5. Heer's Department Store -- Sales Clerk (Apr. 1994--Dec. 1994).  Now out of business.  Assisted customers, created store displals=1 width="90%" align="right"> Sylvan Learning Center -- Teacher (Aug. 1997--present)  Address Supervisor:  Mrs. Supervisor, Ph.D.  (999) 999-9999.  Work with students, K-12 and all ability levels, to improve success in school through instruction in reading, writing, math, and study skills and through boosting self-confidence. Student Teaching - Kindergarten (Mar. 12 - May 12)  Rountree Elementary, Ms. Coop Teacher Used centers for math, science, social studies, health, and writing to complement the child-based hands-on curriculum. Implemented a positive discipline plan which promoted student responsibility, problem solving skills, and student accountability. Worked with "Write-to-Read" program and used "Write Away" bags to encourage reading/writing at home, parent involvment, and listening/speaking/writing skills. Implemented phonics instruction with small groups. Developed thematic unit on plants/gardening around major instructional goals. Student Teaching - Fourth Grade (Jan. 13 - Mar. 10)  Logan-Rogersville, Mrs. Coop Teacher Created and implemented literature units on Number the Stars and Mississippi Bridge. Developed and taught writing unit on "why" stories. Teacher's manuals provided the guideline for teaching math and science, but other activities were pulled in to suit the students' needs and to make material more interesting and meaningful.  I adapted units for time, money, geometry, and weather. Practicums (195 hours).  Observed classroom and taught lessons one-on-one, to small groups, or to the whole class.  Six classrooms total, two were multiage, Grades PreK-4. Developed and implemented thematic units on plants & seeds and insects. Completed lessons on various children's books, poems, and themes. Lessons involved cooperative learning, language experience approach, hands-on/minds-on experiences, and interdisciplinary teaching. Volunteer Work (70 hours).  Volunteered as Teacher's Assistant, Hubble Elem.; Preschool Teacher, Head Start; Mentor for K student, Literacy Center; and Elementary Science Fair Judge, Miller Schools. Aiding (100 hours).  Observed and interacted with individual students at SMSU Parenting Life Skills Center (adult parenting classes), University Child Care Center (4-5 year olds), and Fair Grove Elem. (2nd grade).

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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE    Baird, Kurtz, & Dobson CPAs -- Support Staff  (Nov. 1994--Aug. 1997)  Address Supervisor: Mrs. Supervisor (999) 999-9999.  Fulfilled various clerical responsibilities such as typing, filing, taking inventory, database management, and restocking/organizing supplies. Prime Time -- Program Assistant (May 1997--June 1997).  After school program sponsored by YMCA, Willard Central & Hickory Hills Elem.  Responsible for supervising and maintaining control of children K-5. Heer's Department Store -- Sales Clerk (Apr. 1994--Dec. 1994).  Now out of business.  Assisted customers, created store displa