Sample Resume and Cover Letter at Bottom of this Entry!!
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RESUME WRITING RULES
- use Times New Roman Text
- use 12 point
- resumes are 2 Pages with references on Page 3
if references are missing, your resume is will not be considered in
educational settings
- write your name clearly - 18 pt for your Name. Make it stick out!
- include your digital footprint / include your twitter for example
- use block Letters on HEADINGS / 12 Pt. or 14 Pt
- bold: educational institutions / 12 pt
- italics: cities where institutions are / 12 pt
- ensure all of your BULLETS ON the MARGIN. Do not indent them
- Put your dates on the right
- text should be running into the date column (do not go past the date en dash which is a short hyphen) ie June 2012 - Sept. 2022
- use block Letters on HEADINGS / 12 Pt. or 14 Pt
- bold: educational institutions / 12 pt
- italics: cities where institutions are / 12 pt
- ensure all of your BULLETS ON the MARGIN. Do not indent them
- Put your dates on the right
- text should be running into the date column (do not go past the date en dash which is a short hyphen) ie June 2012 - Sept. 2022
- Regular text is not bold
- Ensure your all of your date hyphens are the same length
REFERENCES
- references include email and phone number
- keep in sequence on left margin
- have 3 references on a separate Page 3
- these are people who have evaluated you and can speak to your performance
- please include a principal that you invited in to see a lesson
- always coach your references on what to say about you.
Send them an email for them to keep on file.
SPACING
- 14 pt or 12 pt. - bold Headings
- 12 pt sub headings
- 4 pt after BLOCK Letter headings to decrease the space
- 14 point after a full sections
- 12 pt text
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SAMPLE COVER LETTER
I am dedicated to ensuring every student is taught in a manner that allows him or her to be successful in the diverse classrooms of today. My commitment to athletic endeavors bares a teacher who values a balanced lifestyle. My passion for education, professionalism, commitment to student learning, and proven teaching ability are validated by positive results and through the recommendations of respected professionals.
My volunteer and practicum experiences have given me broad-based exposure to the complete primary/junior spectrum. Implementing the Tribes culture has made the classrooms I have worked in inclusive and safe for students to take risks.
I am confident that my professionalism, creativity, passion for teaching, and commitment to student success will allow me to implement the Standards of Practice of the teaching profession. Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I would gladly welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my skills as they relate to your needs. I look forward to presenting myself to the interview panel.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford, ON
·
Developed and implemented a Grade 5 Ancient
Civilizations unit
integrating multiple subjects
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- Ensure your all of your date hyphens are the same length
REFERENCES
- references include email and phone number
- keep in sequence on left margin
- have 3 references on a separate Page 3
- these are people who have evaluated you and can speak to your performance
- please include a principal that you invited in to see a lesson
- always coach your references on what to say about you.
Send them an email for them to keep on file.
SPACING
- 14 pt or 12 pt. - bold Headings
- 12 pt sub headings
- 4 pt after BLOCK Letter headings to decrease the space
- 14 point after a full sections
- 12 pt text
Here is a sample of a finished resume showing the framework
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Nancy Towes
1 Smith Ave. AVE., Burlington, Ontario,
L7T 2M3
OCT: 112233445566
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EDUCATION:
Masters of Ed:
Specialization in Special Education 2012
- Present
University of
Oshawa, Oshawa, Ontario
Bed Bachelor of
Education Preservice Education – P/J 2011 - 2012
Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario
Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario
BA Bachelor of
Arts: Child and Youth Studies Honours 2006 - 2011
Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario
ADDITIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS:
Colour
Spectrum Workshop Aug. 2013
English
as a Second Language Part 1 July 2013
Positive
Space Workshop
Feb. 2012
Kids
in the Halls Workshop Feb. 2012
Building
Futures Workshop Jan. 2012
Coaching
School Athletes in the Ontario Context Dec. 2012
Power
to Play Interactive Healthy Workshop
Oct.
2011
Project
Wild Workshop Sept. 2011
CLASSROOM
EXPERIENCE:
Classroom
Teacher, Grade 1
July 2013
Ping Foreign
Language School, Shanghai, China
· Prepared and
taught diversified ESL lessons on following themes:
Body Parts, Sports, Pets
and Daily Routine, About Me,
My Family, School, Colours, Weather, Clothing, Food
My Family, School, Colours, Weather, Clothing, Food
· Initiated collaborative unit development with backward
design planning
· Documented
students progress and completed assessments
Education
Assistant, Kindergarten Nov.
2012 - Present
Boonstar Public School, Edmonton, Alberta
Boonstar Public School, Edmonton, Alberta
· Documented the
child’s progress of target goals
· Collaborated
with therapists and provided daily information to parents
· Integrated IPP
goals into the daily programming
Student Teacher,
Grade 1 Apr.
- May 2012
Heather Primary
School, Hamilton, Bermuda
· Planned and
implemented a social studies unit (life skills) on
following themes: My
Family, Safety
· Planned and
implemented a grade 1 Math unit
· Implemented a Grade 1 physical education unit on cooperative games
Student
Teacher, Grade 3/4 Mar. - Apr. 2012
Fernhill
Elementary School, St. Catharines, Ontario
· Planned and
instructed a grade 4 social studies unit on medieval times.
· Planned and
implemented a physical education unit on fitness for
both grade 3 and 4.
both grade 3 and 4.
· Planned and
implemented a language arts unit with a focus on
letter writing
· Implemented Modelled, Shared and Guided Reading Strategies into
letter writing
· Implemented Modelled, Shared and Guided Reading Strategies into
my literacy programming
· Coached the
Junior Girls Basketball Team
· Co-ran Random
acts of Kindness Club
Student
Teacher, Grade 1 Oct. - Dec.
2011
St. Agustus
Elementary School, St. Catharines, Ontario
· Implemented "Three Step Problem Solving Tasks" into the
Number Sense and Numeration Unit
Number Sense and Numeration Unit
· Planned and
implemented a language arts unit with a focus on retelling
· Co-produced the
Christmas Musical; "The Littlest Reindeer"
· Volunteered
with the Breakfast Club
Classroom
Volunteer, Kindergarten Oct. - June 2010
St. Gabes
Catholic Elementary School, Thorold, Ontario
· Assisted with
daily requirements of the kindergarten teacher.
· Worked one on
one and in small groups with students who
required extra support
required extra support
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TEACHING
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
YWCA Day Camp,
Program Support Staff June 2006 -
Aug. 2012
Pickering,
Ontario
YWCA Day Camp,
Camp Counsellor June - Aug. 2005
Pickering,
Ontario
VOLUNTEER
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCES:
Board Member,
University Oshawa Board June 2006 - Aug. 2012
Oshawa,
Ontario
· Helped develop
events and fundraisers for the University of
Alberta Athletics
Alberta Athletics
Oshawa
University, Oshawa, Ontario
· Helped develop
events and fundraisers for the Faculty of Education
Special Needs
Activity Program (SNAP) June 2008 - Aug. 2012
St. Catharines,
Ontario
· Facilitated programs for students of all
ages with special needs
· Modified activities to fit the individual
needs of each child
Big Brothers
Big Sisters In-School Mentor
St. Raphaels School Sept. 2012 - June 2013
St. Catharines,
Ontario
· Volunteered
with grade 2 boy, 1 our each week.
· Engaged in a
variety of planned activities
· Promoted the importance
of staying in school, healthy relationships
and lifestyles
and lifestyles
· Worked with
student on building confidence
· Encouraged
leadership skills
Pickering
Soccer Association, Coach June 2006 - Aug. 2013
· Coached an under
8 girls summer soccer league
· Organized
practices and games
· Developed both
individual and team soccer skills
OTHER
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sales
Associate, Laura Secord June 2010 - Aug. 2013
St. Catharines, Ontario
St. Catharines, Ontario
Sales
Associate, Running Room June 2008 - Aug. 2010
St. Catharines, Ontario
St. Catharines, Ontario
CERTIFICATIONS:
Alberta
Teaching Certificate Sept. 2014
Ontario
College of Teachers Certificate Sept. 2013
Child
Development Supervisor - Child Care Staff Qualification June 2013
Academic
All-Canadian Honour Roll May 2013
Standard
First Aid/CPR C/ Anaphylaxis, Lifesaving Society Sept. 2010
Tour
du Canada – Certificate of Completion Sept. 2010
House
Award – First Year April 2007
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REFERENCES
Sara Binlay
Instuctor
and Cohort Advisor
Dept.
Of Education
Brock
University
St.
Catharines, Ontario
Phone:
905-300-6925
Email:
sbinlay@brocku.ca
Mark Wickens
South
Africa Practicum Supervisor
Instuctor
and Cohort Advisor
Dept.
Of Education
Brock
University
St.
Catharines, Ontario
Phone:
905 921 4000
Kristen Hodge
Principal
Edith Cavell
School
1 Monk Street
St. Catharines,
Ontario
SAMPLE COVER LETTER
Kendra McIntyre
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Cell: 905-333-1234 Ÿ Email: KMcIntyre@gmail.ca Ÿ Address: 1 Med Street, Hillside, ON, L7K-2M4
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Cell: 905-333-1234 Ÿ Email: KMcIntyre@gmail.ca Ÿ Address: 1 Med Street, Hillside, ON, L7K-2M4
Pat Dutton
Halton
District School Board
J.W.
Singleton Education Centre
P.O. Box
5005 STN LCD 1
Burlington,
Ontario
L7R 3Z2
September 25,
2013
Dear Ms. P. Dutton,
As a certified teacher with a passion for education
in the elementary school setting, I am certain that my professional knowledge, experience
and enthusiasm both in the classroom and in extra-curricular endeavors will be
an asset to the students of the Halton District School Board. I have been
anxiously awaiting the opportunity to apply to the Occasional Teacher positions
and was thrilled to see job posting #529: Elementary Occasional Teacher.
I am dedicated to ensuring every student is taught in a manner that allows him or her to be successful in the diverse classrooms of today. My commitment to athletic endeavors bares a teacher who values a balanced lifestyle. My passion for education, professionalism, commitment to student learning, and proven teaching ability are validated by positive results and through the recommendations of respected professionals.
During
my placements and volunteer experiences, I have successfully created engaging
environments that promoted student learning through differentiated instruction and
collaboration. Incorporating technology into lessons and assignments sparked
the interest of students and made learning relevant to the 21st century.
The knowledge I acquired through my cohort offered at Trent University allowed me to become an Ed-Tech leader among other educators.
My volunteer and practicum experiences have given me broad-based exposure to the complete primary/junior spectrum. Implementing the Tribes culture has made the classrooms I have worked in inclusive and safe for students to take risks.
I am confident that my professionalism, creativity, passion for teaching, and commitment to student success will allow me to implement the Standards of Practice of the teaching profession. Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I would gladly welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my skills as they relate to your needs. I look forward to presenting myself to the interview panel.
Sincerely,
Kendra McIntyre
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RESUME SAMPLE 2
Under Construction
Sara Leanne Lord
400 Spadina Avenue, Apt. 607,
Burlington, ON, L8K 2S4
OCT. #578475
Burlington, ON, L8K 2S4
OCT. #578475
Email: Slord511@hotmail.com Cell: (289)-396-2000
Bachelor of
Education - PJ Qualification 2011 - 2012
Brock University, Hamilton, ON
Bachelor of Arts 2007 - 2011
Major: Contemporary Studies and Psychology Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford, ON
Educational
Assistant Diploma 2005 - 2007
Niagara College, Welland, ON
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Additional
Qualifications
·
Intermediate Division, Family Studies 2012
Professional
Development
·
Tribes TLC 24 Hour Basic Course 2012
·
Storytelling Workshop (Brock University) 2012
·
Building Futures Ontario 2011
·
Art Conference- Integrating Arts Across the
Curriculum 2011
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher,
Grade 5
Queens, Hamilton Wentworth District School
Board 2012
integrating multiple subjects
·
Designed a template for a student generated Wiki
site to enhance
student student work https://sites.google.com/site/mslovesancient
civilization
student student work https://sites.google.com/site/mslovesancient
civilization
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Developed a summative evaluation performance
task to evaluate
achievement
achievement
·
Cooperated in creating student generated rubrics
to evaluate
summative evaluation performance tasks
summative evaluation performance tasks
·
Implemented differentiated instructional
strategies for students with
Learning Disabilities, Behavioural Exceptionalities, Hearing
Impairments and Mental Health Issues to increase student
achievement
Learning Disabilities, Behavioural Exceptionalities, Hearing
Impairments and Mental Health Issues to increase student
achievement
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Student Teacher,
Grade 3 2011
Allan A. Green, Hamilton Wentworth District School
Board
·
Led lessons that incorporated student generated
learning goals
and success criteria to provide a well rounded literacy program
and success criteria to provide a well rounded literacy program
·
Employed co-operative group learning strategies
(Jigsaw,
think-pair-share) to help students develop positive relationships
within the classroom
think-pair-share) to help students develop positive relationships
within the classroom
· Developed and Implemented 3-part math lessons in
multiple math
strands
strands
· Created a hands-on, experiential learning
environment through the
use of manipulatives
use of manipulatives
· Applied a variety of techniques to effectively
manage classroom
behaviour
behaviour
· Formed an optimal learning environment that
promoted inclusion
and student success
and student success
FACULTY OF EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
· Reinforced Grade 4 Patterning and Algebra
concepts using
manipulatives
manipulatives
·
Developed a Grade 5 Mystery unit using a
balanced literacy
program (guided reading, writing, word study, teacher read aloud,
self-selected texts)
program (guided reading, writing, word study, teacher read aloud,
self-selected texts)
· Designed an online ‘Digital Portfolio’ for
students and parents to
access
access
· Co-authored consecutive lesson plans for a
science unit
· Designed an integrated arts lesson that included
ministry
expectations from Visual Arts and Drama
expectations from Visual Arts and Drama
· Developed a long range plan that included daily
plans and
assessment
assessment
LEADERSHIP IN LEARNING COMMUNITIES
·
Co-coached a grade 5/6 co-ed basketball team
·
Co-directed primary and junior Christmas
choir
·
Team taught in a high needs grade 7 class at
Bennetto Elementary
School
School
·
Worked extensively with a group of exceptional
students in a
comprehensive special education class at Billy Green Elementary
comprehensive special education class at Billy Green Elementary
·
Supported teacher and students in a part time
self-contained class
at Westview Elementary
at Westview Elementary
REFERENCES
Mary Darr
Associate Teacher
Queens Elementary
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Work: 905-387-5733
Home: 519-428-0377
Email: mary.darr@hwdsb.on.ca
Fred Bridge
Principal
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Work: 905-387-5333
Home: 905-388-4421
Email: tcambridge@acn.net
Anna Ash
Associate Teacher
Allan A. Green
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Work: 905-6916000
Email: anna.ash@hwdsb.on.ca
Mark Finn
Principal
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Work: 905-528-4321
Home: 905-648-9900
Email: mark.finn@hwdsb.on.ca
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RESUME SAMPLE 3
HALTON
STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FORMAT
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Sarah Langford OCT. # 135896
986 Shadebank Cell: 908-886-7474
Burlington, Ontario Email: john@western.ca
L7Y-U7Y Twitter: @sarahl
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RESUME SAMPLE 3
HALTON
STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FORMAT
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Sarah Langford OCT. # 135896
986 Shadebank Cell: 908-886-7474
Burlington, Ontario Email: john@western.ca
L7Y-U7Y Twitter: @sarahl
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PROFESSIONAL
KNOWLEDGE AND ONGOING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Degrees
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education
Teachables: Math and Geography 2015
Brock University, St. Catharines
Brock University, St. Catharines
Bachelor
of Recreation and Leisure - Inclusive and Therapeutic 2014
Brock University, St.
Catharines
Professional Certification
·
Ontario
Teaching Certificate, Primary/Junior Divisions 2015
·
Special
Education, Brock University - Part 1
2015
·
Tribes
TLC 24 Hours Basic Course 2010
·
Project Wild 2010
Professional
Development Activities
·
Building Futures
Workshop (Assessment and Evaluation, Literacy Strategies
Other
Certification
·
Standard First Aid-
Lifesaving Society
·
Lifesaving and Swim
Instructor- Lifesaving Society
·
Grade 7 Piano-Royal
Conservatory of Music
· Grade
2 Theory- Royal Conservatory of Music
COMMITMENT
TO STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING
Practice
Teaching Blocks
PLC
Teacher April
- May 2015
Pilgrim
Wood Public School, Halton District School Board
·
Identified specific
needs of each student and incorporated these specifications
through differentiated instruction into
all lessons to ensure student success
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Used individualized
notebooks as an organized method of assessment and evaluation
incorporating anecdotal notes and success
criteria
·
Established
relationships of trust with students with high anxiety levels and was able to
conference with them regarding strengths and areas for
improvement
·
Incorporated creative
teaching methods to engage students which included “Bump It
Walls”
Grade
5/6 Gifted Mar.
- April 2015
Gardiner
Public School, Halton District School Board
·
Incorporated creative
problem solving into the gifted program providing students
with choice through menus, centers,
and enrichments
·
Created a Ancient
Civilizations unit integrating Language into the culminating task
·
Implemented high yield
strategies into learning tasks which included graphic organizers
and collaborative goal setting
·
Received exposure to
IEPs and how to incorporate giftedness into the Ontario Curriculum
· Implemented co-created success criteria and rubrics to provide a clear understanding of expectations and achievement
Grade
2 Nov.
- Dec. 2014
Hawthorne
Village Public School, Halton District School Board
·
Assessed and evaluated
literacy through a range of strategies
(e.g., running records, anecdotal,
checklists)
·
Incorporated
differentiated instructional strategies for low-level readers, advanced
students and a student with Down’s Syndrome
students and a student with Down’s Syndrome
·
Fostered a positive
learning environment through the use of proactive strategies
(e.g., Tribes energizers, proximity,
verbal cues, community circle)
·
Team-planned a Grade 2
Data Management unit involving the use of manipulative
(e.g., Learning Carpet)
LEADERSHIP
IN LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Tribes
Assistant Instructor
Halton
Schools 2014 - 2015
·
Assisted
with Professional Tribes workshops for schools developing Professional
Learning Communities
Faculty of Education 2014 - 2015
·
Developed
a “Storybird” picture book for Grade 2 Science
and Technology
incorporating all of the
senses and how humans use them in their daily lives
·
Class Social Committee
Rep. Facilitated all class social activities
Volunteer
Experience
Grade
5 Special Needs Class 2012
- 2014
Eastview
School, Halton
·
prepared
support lesson activities and facilitated learning activities
·
developed and
implemented activities 3 days per week
Work-related
Experience
Lifeguard/Instructor:
2010
- 2014
Kelso
Beach, Milton
·
developed aquatic lessons,
assessment and evaluation tasks for individuals of all ages
Teaching
Assistant 2010
- 2012
Super Kids Children’s Centre, Toronto
·
assisted
teachers with preschool
·
class involving six
students with ASD for 3 hours/week
Reference Format and sample cover letters:
See Above
Great Imrul!
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Mark