Certified social studies teacher with 9 years teaching U.S. History and AP United States History. Raised the AP U.S. History pass rate from 46% to 71% while opening the course to all interested students. Brings primary-source inquiry, document-based writing instruction and a nationally recognized National History Day program.
Experience
Social Studies Teacher, Farmington River High School (Hartford, CT)
Aug 2019 – Present
Teach AP United States History and 10th grade U.S. History to 150 students a year
Raised the APUSH pass rate from 46% to 71% while enrollment doubled to 60 students under an open-access policy
Built a DBQ writing sequence adopted by the 7-person social studies department
Advise the National History Day club, sending 9 projects to nationals since 2021
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Wethersfield Commons Middle School (Wethersfield, CT)
Aug 2017 – Jun 2019
Taught U.S. History to 125 students with a civics project on local government
Organized a Constitution Day mock convention for the full grade
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching, Social Studies, Connecticut Valley University (Jun 2016 – May 2017)
Bachelor of Arts in History, New England Hillside College (Aug 2012 – May 2016)
Assessment: AP Classroom, common formative assessments, writing rubrics
Technology: Canvas, Google Earth, Library of Congress primary sources, Pear Deck
Certification: Connecticut Professional Educator Certificate, History and Social Studies 7–12
How to write a History Teacher resume
A strong History Teacher resume shows learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Curriculum design
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment and data use
Learning management systems
Student engagement
Parent communication
Special education support
Educational technology
Mentoring
Example bullet points
Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year
Designed a project-based science curriculum adopted by all 6 sections of grade 8
Mentored 4 first-year teachers, all of whom were rated effective at their annual review
Tips from recruiters
List teaching licences and endorsements with their state and expiry year.
State grade levels, subjects and class sizes for each position.
Academic and research roles can use a longer CV; school roles usually prefer one or two pages.
Recommended templates
Academic (ATS-friendly): Scholarly CV with small-caps headings and rules
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
History Teacher resume FAQ
What should a History Teacher resume include?
A History Teacher resume should show learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a History Teacher?
Academic, Classic and Ivy work well for History Teacher roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a History Teacher resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a History Teacher put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for History Teacher roles are Curriculum design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and data use, Learning management systems and Student engagement.
How do I write strong History Teacher resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as test score growth, pass rates and attendance. For example: "Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year."