SAMPLE TEACHER RESUME
154 North Foundation Hall, Rochester, MI 48309
248-370-3250,
teacher@oakland.edu
Objective
To obtain a teaching position in an elementary school where I can impart knowledge
and enthusiasm for life-long learning.
Education
Oakland University, Rochester Michigan
May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Certified June 2012
GPA 3.65
Endorsements: Math, Language Arts, and Science
Dean’s List Oakland University, Summer 2011
Received Academic Honors, Winter 2012
MEEMIC Insurance Company Scholarship for Teacher Education
Student Leader Success Scholarship
Teaching
Experience
Hamlin Elementary, Rochester, MI
Jan – April 2012
Yearlong Student Teaching Internship
Used a variety of MLPP (Michigan Literacy Progress Profile) assessments to monitor
progress
Trained in Lucy Calkins Writer’s Workshop program
Taught an Interactive FOSS (Full Option Science System) curriculum on Science
Friday rotations
Developed and implemented a creative disciplinary system of hand-raising and hand
symbols to improve classroom behavior
Incorporated enthusiasm and humor into teaching to make learning exciting and fun
for students
Lessons involved cooperative learning, language experience approach, hands on as
well as minds on experiences, and interdisciplinary teaching
Sept – Dec 2011
First grade field placement.
Planned a field trip to the Sterling Heights Nature Center to expand student minds and
present them with a hands-on environment of learning
Learned best practices in Language Arts, guided reading groups, and arranged center
activities
Very receptive to different teaching approaches for each type of learner
July – Aug 2011
Bethune Elementary, Pontiac, MI
YMCA summer camp field placement
Taught children of all ages and multicultural backgrounds
Worked closely with 2 deaf children during daily activities and field trips
Jan – Apr 2011
Hiller Elementary, Madison Heights, MI
Third grade field placement.
Taught multiple Math lessons including proper calendar usage with ordinal numbers,
and adding and subtracting of fact families.
Developed a creative lesson about vocabulary words utilizing every-day examples
Sept – Dec 2010
Pontiac Academy for Excellence, Pontiac, MI
Seventh grade field Placement.
Prepared SMART Board presentations for Geography and Language Arts on multiple
occasions
Created vocabulary tests and a rubric to correct World War II projects
Taught a lesson about Ann Frank and led a follow-up interactive activity