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Teacher resume example
By Alexander Phillip · Career Coach and Recruitment Expert · Updated November 2026
Quick answer
A teacher resume puts your state teaching certificate, grade levels and subjects first: a two-line summary, a Certifications section with the state and endorsements, then each teaching job with the school type, grade, class size and three to five bullet points on instruction, assessment, classroom management and families. One page for most teachers.
- One page, US Letter
- Fictional example to adapt
- Boston template
Teacher resume example
Here is the full teacher resume example from the picture above, as text: Aisha Johnson is a fictional teacher, and the Boston template lays it out on one US Letter page.
Aisha Johnson
Elementary School Teacher
Atlanta, GA · (404) 555-0157 · aisha.johnson@example.com · linkedin.com/in/aishajohnsonteaches
Summary
Elementary school teacher with seven years in third and fourth grade classrooms of 24 to 28 students. Plans standards-based reading and math lessons, uses small groups and weekly data to move every student forward, and keeps families involved. Georgia certified, ESOL endorsed.
Experience
Fourth Grade Teacher, Peachtree Hills Elementary School
Atlanta, GA · August 2021 to present
- Teach all core subjects to 26 fourth graders, including six English learners
- Plan reading and math in small groups from weekly checks, and reteach what the data shows
- Lead the grade-level team in mapping units to the Georgia standards
- Hold two family conferences a year and send a weekly update home in English and Spanish
Third Grade Teacher, Westside Academy Charter School
Atlanta, GA · August 2019 to June 2021
- Taught a class of 24 in person and online during 2020 to 2021
- Set up classroom routines and a calm-down corner that cut lost teaching time
- Ran the after-school reading club twice a week
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Elementary Education, Georgia State University, May 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Spelman College, May 2017
Certifications and licenses
- Georgia Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education (P-5), Georgia Professional Standards Commission
- ESOL Endorsement, Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Skills
Differentiated instruction · Small-group reading · Classroom management · Formative assessment · Google Classroom · IEP and 504 support · Family communication · ESOL strategies
Languages
English (native) · Spanish (conversational)
Teacher resume bullet points: instead of, write
| Instead of | Write |
|---|---|
| Taught students | Teach all core subjects to 26 fourth graders, including six English learners |
| Used assessments | Plan reading and math in small groups from weekly checks, and reteach what the data shows |
| Good with parents | Hold two family conferences a year and send a weekly update home in English and Spanish |
| Classroom management | Set up classroom routines and a calm-down corner that cut lost teaching time |
What a US teacher resume needs
- Your state certificate or license, the grade band and endorsements (ESOL, special education, reading); public schools must hire licensed or certified teachers
- Grade level, subjects and class size for every job, and the school type (public, charter, private)
- How you use data: small groups, checks, reteaching; avoid test score claims you cannot back up
- Student teaching belongs on a first-year teacher resume as a job, with the school, grade and weeks
- Your degree, and a master's or MAT if you have one
- One page for most teachers; no photo, no references
Teacher pay and job outlook
The median annual wage for elementary school teachers, except special education was $63,970 in May 2025. Overall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035. Both figures are from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Pay varies by state, employer and shift, so check postings near you.
Build your teacher resume on your phone
Start from the Boston template or any other, write each section with help on the wording, and see your resume on US Letter as you type. Preview it free and pay once to download the PDF and a Word copy. No subscription.
Frequently asked questions
What should a teacher resume include?
A teacher resume should include your state certificate and endorsements, the grade levels and subjects you teach, class sizes, and bullet points on instruction, assessment, classroom management and working with families.
How do I write a first-year teacher resume?
Put education and certification first, then student teaching as a full job with the school, grade, weeks and what you planned and taught. Add tutoring, coaching, camp or substitute work.
Should a teacher resume be one page?
Yes for most teachers. Two pages are fine for experienced teachers moving into coaching or administration, or with many certifications.
Where do teaching certifications go on a resume?
In a Certifications section near the top, with the state, the grade band and any endorsements, such as "Georgia Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education (P-5)".
Write your own teacher resume, not a copy
Use the example for the order and the kind of lines that work, then build yours with your real jobs and dates. Preview it free; pay once to download.