Teacher resume example

Teaching resumes should show what your students achieved, not just what you taught. Include grade levels, subjects, class sizes and results like test scores, attendance or programs you started.

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Key skills for a teacher resume

Lesson planning and curriculum design
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment and data-driven teaching
EdTech (Google Classroom, Kahoot)
Parent communication

Sarah Mitchell

High School Mathematics Teacher

sarah.mitchell@example.com
+1 555 0100
Manchester, UK
linkedin.com/in/sarahmitchell

Summary

Mathematics teacher with 7 years of experience teaching students aged 11 to 18 in classes of up to 30. Raised the department GCSE pass rate from 68% to 84%, designed a new algebra curriculum and run a maths club that has reached national finals twice.

Experience

Mathematics TeacherSep 2020 – Present

Manchester Grammar School

Taught GCSE and A-level mathematics to 5 classes of up to 30 students
Raised the GCSE pass rate from 68% to 84% in 3 years
Designed a new algebra curriculum adopted by 6 teachers
Led a maths club that reached the UK Maths Challenge national finals twice

Mathematics TeacherSep 2017 – Aug 2020

Oldham Academy

Improved Year 9 assessment scores by 20% with targeted small-group sessions
Mentored 3 trainee teachers through their placements

Education

PGCE Secondary Mathematics2016 – 2017

University of Manchester

BSc Mathematics2013 – 2016

University of Leeds

Skills

Lesson planning
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment
Google Classroom
Curriculum design
Mentoring
Parent communication

Certifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

How to write a teacher resume

Show student outcomes: exam results, reading levels, pass rates or attendance.
Name the grade levels, subjects and class sizes you have taught.
Include your teaching license or certification and any extra-curricular programs you lead.

ATS keywords for teacher jobs

Applicant tracking systems rank resumes by how well they match the job post. Use the keywords that appear in the posting you are applying for — these are the most common:

teacher
lesson planning
classroom management
curriculum development
differentiated instruction
student assessment
Google Classroom
parent communication
student engagement
special education

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