RESUME WRITING FOR EDUCATION MAJORS
AND The Portfolio
Mr. Endicott
How do we write our resume?
• We will start from the top section and move down
• Each section will be specifically studied
• You should come out with a precise idea of how you want to
do the resume
• There are NO specific templates to use
• Everyone’s resume is different
PERSONAL DATA or what is called “The Banner or Heading”-no
information about age, height, weight, gender, marital status, race,
religion, photograph, ss#, etc.
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NAME
ADDRESS (LOCAL & PERMANENT IF NEEDED)
PHONE NUMBER (CELL, LOCAL & PERMANENT LANDLINES)
E-MAIL (MAKE SURE IT IS PROFESSIONAL)
LINKEDIN ADDRESS AND/OR PERSONAL WEBSITE
http://www.linkedin.com/in/salisburybrian - www.salisbury.edu/briansanders
BRIAN D SANDERS
Home:
School:
6897 Red Lane
278 Ocean Way
Thurmond, MD 28771
Ocean Town, MD 21998
(301) 555-7897
(410) 555-4444
Student@salisbury.edu / www.salisbury.edu/brian
CAREER OBJEECTIVE
(OPTIONAL)
• ONE OR TWO PHRASES
• NOT TOO VAGUE OR TOO SPECIFIC
• BEST WRITTEN FOR A PARTICULAR JOB
• EXAMPLE
• Obtain a position as an Elementary School Teacher that
will utilize my strong dedication to children’s
development and to their educational needs.
EDUCATION
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DEGREE-(Graduation Date)
MAJOR/MINOR
GPA
UNIVERSITY AND LOCATION
• FOREIGN STUDY PROGRAMS
• RELEVANT COURSES-??-May be separate section
EXAMPLE:
Candidate for Bachelor of Science
May 201X
Major: Elementary Education/Minor: Psychology
Major GPA: 3.6/4.0-Overall GPA: 3.2/4.0
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
• Relevant Coursework: “Integrating Technology in the Classroom”
Must be upper level class. Only 2-3 classes and describe them.
Other Experience
• INTERNSHIPS
• VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE
• RELATED PART-TIME JOBS
• COACHING/ATHLETICS
EXAMPLE
Substitute Teacher, Evergreen School District
Spring 201X-Present
Vancouver, WA
• Instruct elementary physical education program in primary and
intermediate grades, and middle school classes in physical education,
math and science
• Teach adeptly in diverse classes with students of differing ability,
background and ethnicity
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Paid employment
• List most recent job first
• For each job that you select,
list your job title first, employers
name, city and state, dates of employment, brief results
oriented descriptions-give examples
EXAMPLE:
Special Education Student Teacher, West Elementary, Salisbury, MD
Spring 201X
• Taught enthusiastically in K-6 resource room with both pull-out and push-in programs
• Designed, planned and implemented math, reading, writing and social skills lessons for small
groups of varying skill levels based on Common Core State Standards
• Assessed students using Woodcock-Johnson and Brigance Inventory of Early Development
ACTIVITIES
• LIST ORGANIZATIONS
• STATE YOUR ROLE
• BRIEFLY DESCRIBE IF APPLICABLE
EXAMPLE
Chairperson, LEADS Program
201X-1X
• Counseled local “high risk” elementary school students on
the importance of education
HONORS
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SCHOLARSHIPS
ATHLETIC AWARDS
HONORARY SOCIETIES
DEAN’S LIST
GRADUATING WITH HONORS
EXAMPLE:
Kappa Delta Pi- Educational Honor Society, Salisbury University
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Participated in various activities within the honor society.
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Volunteered in community activities to work with local
children.
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Worked with the community to promote reading.
Dean’s List- 4 semesters, Salisbury University
OTHER??-
Usually not a good title-consider using such titles as
“Awards/Honors, Volunteer Work, Coaching, Community Services, Activities,
Certificates, etc.”
• Must be pertinent to your job objective
• Include activities such as memberships, leadership offices held,
professional associations, social and school organizations
• All of this shows you are well-rounded and able to work with others
• NO high school listings anywhere! Only a few exceptions
EXAMPLE:
Activities:
• “Served as Head JV Basketball Coach and served as Assistant Varsity
Basketball Coach for Bennett High School in Salisbury, MD”
Reference Page Rules
• Do not include on your resume
• Use separate page of resume paper
• Only people who can attest to your workability
and personal qualities
• 3-5 references
• List name, title, employer, phone,
email, and relationship to you
• Grad school references usually
academic
Tips for
Choosing References
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Consider different types of references
Get permission to use someone
Go over all details for each reference-what is required
All requirements of school or employer requesting the
reference should be addressed by YOU
• Keep your references informed
• Be sure to thank your references
REFERENCES of
JOHN WILLIAMS
Dr. Star Weaver
Education Professor
1251 TETC
Salisbury University Education Dept.
Salisbury, MD 21801
StarWeaver@SU.edu/
Faculty Member
Mr. Charlie Endicott
Associate Director of Career Services
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-543-6075
rcendicott@salisbury.edu
Academic Advisor
Dr. Sam Seagull
Director of Career Services
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-543-6075
Direct Supervisor
sammy@salisbury.edu
• Don’t list anything that has to do with your high school experiences.
They are considered “expired”
• Don’t include your GPA unless 3.0 or higher
• Don’t include specific addresses for your employment; the state and
county is all you need
• Don’t use any font larger than 16 point-only use this for name
• Don’t include any personal information other than email,
permanent/present address, phone #
• Don’t include spelling or grammatical errors
1.Organized & conscientious
2. Communication
3. Leadership
4. Interpersonal
5. Adaptable/flexible
6. Analytical/problem solving
7. Teamwork
8. Positive attitude
9. Energy
10. Passion/enthusiasm
Top 10 things
resume
• Embed these skills
in your resume
employers look for in a
Recruiter Pet Peeves
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Spelling errors, typos, poor grammar
Lacks specifics; talk accomplishments
Missing/inaccurate dates
Missing/inaccurate contact info
Poor formatting
Long resume
Long, dense
paragraphs
-use bullets
PORTFOLIO POWER
A Portable Collection of Evidence
• the ideas and objectives that inform your
teaching
• the courses you teach or are prepared to teach
• the methods you use
• your effectiveness as a teacher
• how you assess and improve
your teaching
What is a Portfolio?
GETTING STARTED
• Philosophy Statement
• Sample Syllabi (See
Preparing a Syllabus.)
• Courses Taught (note if
TA or course instructor)
• Courses Planned (tailor
for specific
applications)
• Sample Assignments
and Assessments
• Essay Assignments
• Exams
• Comments on Student
Papers
• Evidence of Teaching
Effectiveness
• Student Evaluations
• Evaluations by Faculty
member or other observer
• Teaching Awards
• Video of a Class
• Evidence of Professional
Development
• Teaching Workshops,
Seminars, Publications,
etc.
WHAT MATERIALS
• “During the interview, use
the folio to support…
as evidence…
• “It is an aid to the interview”
USES OF THE PORTFOLIO
Show & Tell