Question:
I need help writing a resume. I am a secondary school teacher(Esl Teacher), and would like any hints ,tips and sample that you may have to offer
Answer:
-Do you use MS Works or MS Word? In their template section they have
one for resume writing that gives the format with categories, and you
just fill in the information. I have helped several people to write
resumes using this format. If you do not have this then please e-mail
me and i will cut/paste the info for you.
-Just a few quick notes on teacher resumes (I wrote my own and some for
others in the past). A few suggestions from my experiences:
Instead of "OBJECTIVES" write "CERTIFICATION". Then, print your
certification area and numbers. The objective is assumed and usually not
written on teacher resumes.
As always on a resume, keep it brief. One page. No more. No less. But
stretch the margins as far as they will go without looking too bad. :)
I like to add a touch of color on mine. I only use blue and black. I write
all the text in black. The I put a thick light blue line above and below
the name/address/phone section. I also put a blue line at the bottom. It
adds a graphical touch without being too tacky. I wouldn't recommend more
than one color, though.
Use thick, cotton paper. Find some with a watermark if you can. It's
expensive, but it pays off.
After you list your previous experience (like student teaching) add a short,
one-liner below telling why the school was special. Example: "Worked in an
inclusion class with many ESL students" When went to my interview (for the
school I work at now), the principal asked about these one liners. "Tell me
about the ways you adapted to the ESL students' needs," she asked.
