Example Resume: First Year Teacher
Kansas City, Missouri 64152 * 555-555-5555 * example@graceland.edu
Teaching Philosophy: Be There • Play • Make Their Day • Choose Your Attitude
Professional Summary
Special Education and K-6 teaching endorsements • Experience working with students in Pre-School, K-8,
and High School • BIST Discipline training • Thrives in collaborative teaching environments • Ability to
connect with and include families in the learning process • Experience with IEPs and 504 plans • Successful
experiences leading both large and smaller student groups • Proven ability to create a classroom
environment that fosters student academic and personal success
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA
Expected May 2012
Major: Elementary Education
G.P.A: 4.00 in major
President’s List: Fall 2010, Spring 2011
K-6 and Instructional Strategies I -Mild/Moderate K-8 Special Education Endorsements
First Aid/CPR Certified
PRE PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Line Creek Elementary- Park Hill School District, Kansas City, MO
3rd Grade - Student Teacher
February 2012- Present
Develop curricular materials and create enriching, creative environment for third grade students
Practice behavioral and classroom management strategies to build healthy community focused on
respect for all participants
Participate in collection and analysis of student performance data to improve teaching and learning
Siegrist Elementary- Platte County School District, Platte City, MO
rd
Special Education Practicum- Kindergarten- 3
Grade
January 2012
Observed cooperating teacher and learned techniques for assisting students with special needs
Became familiar with instructional strategies implemented with individual students as required by IEP
and 504 plans
Collaborated with cooperating teacher, professional staff, and families in reviewing IEP and 504 plans
Reading Practicum- 1rst Grade
October 2011
Designed and implemented lesson plans with the purpose of practicing and expanding reading skills
Observed cooperating teacher and learned variety of instructional strategies to aide students
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Park Hill School District, Kansas City, MO
Substitute Teacher
August 2011- Present
Sub for classroom teachers, Nurse, School Age Child Care provider, and Paraprofessional Aide
School Age Child Care Program: Lead Teacher
August 2009- 2011
Lead large and small groups, assisted with mentoring of student groups
Managed inclusive learning environment by utilizing discipline techniques
Maintained constant contact with parents and collaborated to provide best experience for individual
students