State-certified teacher with 7 years in grades 6–8 English language arts at a Title I middle school. Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 41% to 58% in three years. Brings data-driven small-group instruction, strong classroom routines and close partnership with families.
Experience
ELA Teacher and Grade-Level Team Lead, Cedar Ridge Middle School (San Antonio, TX)
Aug 2021 – Present
Teach 5 sections of 7th grade ELA to 135 students, 68% economically disadvantaged and 22% emergent bilinguals
Raised STAAR reading Meets Grade Level from 41% to 58% using MAP Growth data to plan weekly small groups
Lead a 6-teacher grade team in PLC data cycles and common assessment design
4th Grade Teacher, Mission Trail Elementary (San Antonio, TX)
Aug 2019 – Jun 2021
Taught a self-contained class of 24 students, shifting to Google Classroom within a week during 2020 closures
Grew students' average MAP reading RIT score by 11 points, above the national norm of 8
Writing Tutor, Texas State University Writing Center (San Marcos, TX)
Aug 2017 – May 2019
Tutored 15 undergraduate writers a week on structure, sourcing and revision
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching, Literacy, University of Texas at San Antonio (Jun 2019 – May 2021)
Bachelor of Arts in English, Texas State University (Aug 2015 – May 2019)
Skills
Instruction: differentiated instruction, guided reading, writing workshop, PLC data cycles
Technology: Google Classroom, Canvas, Nearpod, Skyward
How to write a Teacher resume
A strong 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
Teacher resume FAQ
What should a Teacher resume include?
A 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 Teacher?
Academic, Classic and Ivy work well for Teacher roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Teacher resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Teacher put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Teacher roles are Curriculum design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and data use, Learning management systems and Student engagement.
How do I write strong 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."