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Table of Contents
Page number
What is a Resume? 3
Resume Tips 3
Resume Content Sections 4
Putting Your Words Together to Make Impactful Resume Statements 5
Creating Resume Bullet Points 5
Action Words List 6
Resume Explanation 7
Sample Resume 9
Sample Reference Page 11
Sample Elementary Teacher Resume 12
Sample Secondary Teacher Resume 14
*Please note a Reference Page is not included with this sample.
*Please make sure you include a reference page with your resume.
Sample Music Teacher Resume 15
*Please note a Reference Page is not included with this sample.
*Please make sure you include a reference page with your resume.
Licensing Information for Educators 16
Uploading a Resume to Career Connections Online 16
Resume Checklist 18
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What is a Resume?
A resume is a job-hunting tool that can help you get an interview, prepare for an interview, and
organize information for a potential employer. Your resume introduces you on paper. It outlines your
education and work-related experiences in an easy-to-read, positive manner and is the “ticket” to get
you an interview.
Your resume:
Gives an employer a “snapshot” of your education, credentials, experience, and
accomplishments (ie. your qualifications)
Is a guideline for you to review your qualifications before an interview; during the interview,
it focuses the interviewer’s attention on your strongest points and guides the interviewer
toward positive things to talk about
Let’s you network with people who can help you in your job search (co-operating teacher,
field supervisor, friends, parents, professors, former employers)
Leaves information about you with a potential employer to promote future contact
Supplements information when you complete standardized application forms
Resume Tips
Use perfect grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Use present tense for current activities and past tense for previous activities.
Do not use personal pronouns or articles, e.g. “I”, “me”, “their”, or “the”, “a” or “an.”
Do not repeat yourself.
Keep your resume to one or two pages unless you are an experienced teacher or are changing
careers.
Use key words appropriate to your area: balanced literacy, portfolio assessment,
standards based, manipulatives, differentiate instruction, etc.
Do not use pre-designed templates in software programs.
List experiences and activities in reverse chronological order; most recent first.
Focus on accomplishments and not just job responsibilities.
Should be attractive, concise and easy to read. Use bold or italics for job titles and headings.
Be consistent in format.
Highlight relevant work experience and skills transferable to the classroom.
Use a legible font style (e.g. Times New Roman, Arial, Georgia, Calibri, Cambria, Garamond)
and size 10-12 point font.
Use white or off-white, high quality resume paper for paper submissions.
Start every bullet with an action verb followed by the task you performed rather than just
listing job responsibilities.
Do not lie or exaggerate. Be prepared to talk about everything on your resume.
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Resume Content Sections
Heading—Consists of your name, address, phone number, email address, and website (optional).
Objective/Personal Mission Statement (optional)—A concise statement that says the type of position
for which you are looking or applying.
Education Experience—List in reverse chronological order (most recent to latest) the name and location of
where you received your degree(s), your graduation year (month/year), and your degree earned. You can also
choose to include your major and minor. Listing your high school information is not recommended.
Licensure—Include what state your license is from/for and the type of license you currently hold or are
working toward. If you have your license, provide the month/year that is it valid until (ie. Valid until June
20xx). If you have not yet received your license, be sure to provide the month/year when expected. We
recommend using the formal license title (many Indiana teaching license titles are provided on page 11).
Professional Experience—List any classroom or education experiences including: previous teaching
experiences, substitute teaching positions, student teaching placements, practicum experiences, working at
summer camps, etc. and list the dates of your experience. For each experience, list supporting information
highlighting what you’ve done (no fewer than 2 bulleted points). Be sure this information is short and specific
for each experience. Employers are specifically looking for integration of technology, experience with specific
assessments, evidence of collaboration and leadership, etc. List experiences in reverse chronological order.
Related Experience—Any other job that you have held (that can be tied to teaching) with the dates of your
experience. Again, list supporting information about your experience (no fewer than 2 bulleted points). List in
reverse chronological order.
Activities and Honors—List any activities in which you participate and honors you have received in reverse
chronological order.
Professional Development–List any professional development opportunities you participated in such as
workshops attended, panels attended, courses taken, etc. List these is reverse chronological order.
References—List 3-5 professional references (professors, supervising teachers, past supervisors) and their
contact information. Be sure to ask for permission before listing them on your resume.
Additional Information – For new teachers, the typical length of a resume is one full page OR two full
pages. More experienced teachers will often have at least two full pages. Be conscious of style and format
(margins, tabs, alignment, incomplete pages). This packet will help you get started listing the correct
information in a good format. If you simply copy the formatting and content in the samples here, your resume
will be good, but it is up to you to seek additional help to make it GREAT!
*For assistance creating your basic resume, basic cover letter, help with interviewing,
and job searching please call (812) 856-8500 for an appointment with a Job Search Advisor.
*If you are not in the Bloomington area but still want individualized help,
call the number above and ask for a phone or online appointment using Adobe Connect.
Career Connections ■ Office of Teacher Education ■ School of Education ■ Indiana University
edcareers.indiana.edu
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Putting Your Words Together to Make Impactful Resume
Statements
Once you know what information should be included in your resume and how to arrange it, you are
ready to sit down and put the words on paper that will most effectively communicate to an employer
what you have to offer. As with any piece of writing, you need to be as concise as possible and your
choice of words is extremely important. Pronouns such as “I”, “they” and “he” or “she” are never
used, and articles are usually dropped (i.e. “a”, “an”, “the”). This will put the emphasis on your choice
of verbs. Where “attended” sounds weak and somewhat vague, “participated actively” sounds
dynamic and results-oriented. Watch your use of adjectives and adverbs as well. “Responded
promptly to customer inquiries” sounds better than just “responded.”
Below are tips for writing bullet points as well as a list of action verbs to help you make the most
appropriate word selections to put some punch in your resume. Use your resume to promote
yourself, but be careful not to exaggerate your skills in communications with a future or current
employer.
Creating Resume Bullet Points
For each job, it is important to go beyond simply stating what you did in that position. Why was the
task important? What was your impact within the district/organization? How did you perform your
duties? What skills did you use or develop? What were the outcomes/results?
Use formula “Verb + Context + Results”
Create bullet points that begin with a strong verb, emphasize skills or qualities required in the next
job you seek, and conclude with results or gains from the experience.
Assisted a sixth grade class with physical science becomes:
Mentored sixth grade students in physical science, demonstrating ability to develop effective
learning relationships with multiple age levels
Planned and taught small group lessons with ELL students becomes:
Planned and taught small group lessons with ELL students, incorporating cultural knowledge
to engage learners
Answered phones for busy office becomes:
Maintained organized and efficient work environment, answering phones for busy office
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Action Words
For Resumes and Cover Letters
Achieved
Acquired
Adapted
Addressed
Administered
Advised
Analyzed
Anticipated
Approved
Arbitrated
Assembled
Assisted
Audited
Balanced
Budgeted
Calculated
Centralized
Changed
Coached
Collaborated
Collected
Communicated
Compared
Compiled
Completed
Composed
Conceived
Condensed
Conducted
Conserved
Constructed
Consulted
Contracted
Controlled
Converted
Coordinated
Created
Cultivated
Defined
Delegated
Delivered
Demonstrated
Designed
Detected
Developed
Devised
Discovered
Doubled
Drafted
Edited
Eliminated
Endorsed
Enforced
Entertained
Established
Evaluated
Executed
Expanded
Expedited
Explained
Facilitated
Finished
Forecasted
Formed
Formulated
Fostered
Founded
Generated
Guided
Handled
Hired
Implemented
Improved
Increased
Influenced
Informed
Inspected
Instituted
Instructed
Insured
Interpreted
Interviewed
Invented
Investigated
Launched
Maintained
Managed
Marketed
Minimized
Motivated
Navigated
Negotiated
Observed
Obtained
Operated
Organized
Originated
Oversaw
Participated
Performed
Persuaded
Pinpointed
Planned
Prescribed
Prevented
Processed
Produced
Programmed
Promoted
Proposed
Protected
Proved
Provided
Publicized
Published
Purchased
Reacted
Recommended
Recorded
Recruited
Reorganized
Reported
Researched
Resolved
Restored
Revamped
Reviewed
Revised
Scheduled
Selected
Separated
Setup
Simplified
Sold
Solicited
Solved
Sorted
Staffed
Streamlined
Structured
Supervise
Supervised
Supplied
Supported
Surveyed
Synthesized
Systematized
Taught
Tested
Trained
Translated
Transmitted
Transported
Traveled
Treated
Used
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Lisa J. Simpson
1212 Dunn Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
812-855-7441
Objective
Seeking an elementary education position. I will have my license in June.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education May 2014
Indiana University – Bloomington, Indiana
Overall GPA: 3.5/4.0; Major GPA: 3.8/4.0
License
Indiana Initial Practitioner License for Elementary Generalist June 2014
Professional Experience
Student Teacher, Grade 2
Ellettsville Elementary School – Ellettsville, Indiana January 2014 – May 2014
Independently taught four-week unit on light to 25 second grade students
Develop reading and English activities surrounding unit theme “Family Photos”
Assisted students having difficulty with cursive writing
Practicum Teacher, Grade 6
Broadview Elementary School – Bloomington, Indiana August 2013 – December 2013
Successfully led 20 students on a unit about plants
Directed a group of five students in developing creative class presentations
Coordinated the 6
th
grade Literary Conference
Practicum Teacher, Reading/Language Arts, Grade 1-3
Templeton Elementary School – Bloomington, Indiana January 2013 – May 2013
Created custom enrichment activities for a reading group of four students
Facilitated reading sessions with three students 2 hours per week
Related Experience
Pre-school Instructor
Monroe County School-Aged Care – Bloomington, Indiana August 2012 – December 2012
Responsible for caring for 20-50 elementary age students before and after school
Developed approaches to assessing and implementing discipline procedures
Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Arrowhead – Bloomington, Indiana June 2011 – August 2012
Collaborated with supervisor to plan themes and activities for each two-week session
Supervised 10 four-year old children in daily camp events
Activities and Honors
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority January 2008 – Present
Served as Chapter Secretary (Fall 2007 to Present)
Annual Dance Marathon Benefit Coordinator
Kroger Dollars for Education Scholarship Recipient August 2010
Avoid Common
Mistakes
Here are the explanations
behind our formatting
recommendations
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References for
Lisa J. Simpson
1212 Dunn Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
812-855-7441
Joan Donner
Principal – Fisher Elementary School
1314 W. Third Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
812-331-8394
Leslie Stockholm
Teacher – Limestone Elementary School
10 West Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
812-332-9288
Dave Conner
Professor of Curriculum Studies - Indiana University
School of Education, Suite 4040
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
812-323-7234
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TOM JONES
510 5
th
Street, Bloomington, IN 47401 | 812-879-5476 |
tjones@gmail.com
www.sites.google.com/tjones
OBJECTIVE
Seeking elementary teaching position at Indianapolis Public Schools. Licensed as of June 2014
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN May
2015
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
LICENSURE
Indiana Initial Practitioner License in Elementary Generalist Valid until May
2017
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
Fairview Elementary School, Bloomington, IN Spring
2015
Student Teacher, 3
rd
Grade
•
Collaborated with a team of general and special education teachers to adapt and modify lessons
and activities
to
meet needs of seven students ranging from 2
nd
through 6
th
grades
•
Performed various assessments such as Preference, Ecological and
Discrepancy
•
Attended transitional admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) meetings and received special
mentoring
from
principal concerning best practices, goals, and procedural
guidelines
•
Designed and implemented positive classroom management strategies through consistent
application of rules
and
structure, and through nurturing an environment of social awareness,
trust, and
respect
Riverside School 44, Indianapolis, IN Fall
2014
Pre-Service Teacher, 1
st
Grade
•
Assumed full-time responsibility for class of nineteen inclusion
students
•
Collaborated with host teacher and members of teaching team to plan and
teach
•
Implemented classroom management and community building
strategies
•
Designed and facilitated hands-on activities for all content areas that resulted in increased
student motivation
and participation
University Elementary School, Bloomington, IN Spring
2014
Field Experience Teacher, Kindergarten
•
Developed and instructed various individualized lesson plans according to each student’s
IEP
goals
•
Met with parents to gain insight into family experiences with special
education
•
Conducted AIMSweb universal screening measures for early literacy skills
Robbins Elementary School, Bloomington, IN Spring 2014
Field Experience Teacher, 5th Grade
• Assisted diverse student population including ESL students
• Planned and executed thematic units in math, science, and social studies
Sample Resume with
Reference Page
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RELATED
EXPERIENCE
Boy and Girls Club of Bloomington, Bloomington, IN September 2013-May 2015
Reading Tutor
Guided elementary aged students with reading fluency and comprehension skills
Created engaging activities to meet the students’ learning abilities and needs
Camp Tecumseh YMCA, Brookston, IN June 2012 – July
2014
Counselor
Collaborated with co-counselors to plan themes and activities for elementary age children
Planned 10 week curriculum for and supervised 10 to 20 nine to thirteen-year-old children
Facilitated group activities and outdoor outings for campers
Reed Family, Bloomington, IN January 2012 – June
2014
Caregiver
Cared for two boys, ages 2 and 6, five days a week
Transported children to their scheduled events and activities
Managed the family’s daily routine and implemented discipline
Guided children in educational activities in accordance to their developmental age
LEADERSHIP AND
ACTIVITIES
Special Olympics of Indiana, Monroe County,
Volunteer 2012-2015
Indiana University Education Council, Member
2013-2015
Indiana University Dance Marathon,
Dancer 2012-2014
Kappa Delta Pi, President 2013-
2014
Indiana Teacher Association Fall Conference, Presenter Fall 2014
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attended Armstrong Panel, Indiana University School of Education October 2014
Attended SMARTBoard workshop, Indiana University School of Education April 2014
Attend iPad Apps for Educators workshop, Indiana University School of Education March 2014
CERTIFICATIONS
American Red Cross CPR Certification Valid through 2016
American Red Cross First Aid Certification Valid through 2016
HONORS
Community of Teachers Scholarship Fall 2014
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TOM JONES
510 5
th
Street, Bloomington, IN 47401 | 812-879-5476 |
tjones@gmail.com
www.sites.google.com/tjones
REFERENCES
Susan Brown, 3
rd
Grade Teacher
Fairview Elementary School
500 W. 7th Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-956-7456
sbrown@mccsc.edu
Michael Smith, Principal
Fairview Elementary School
500 W. 7th Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-956-7451
msmith@mccsc.edu
David Conner, Professor of Curriculum Studies
Indiana University School of Education
201 N. Rose Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-1006
812-856-4325
dconner@indiana.edu
Sample Reference Page
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JACK SMITH
100 Hoosier Height Drive • Bloomington, IN 47401
(816) 896-6300 • [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a 3
rd
grade teaching position at South Hamilton Elementary. I will be licensed in January 2015.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education, Expected December 2014
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
CERTIFICATION
Initial Practitioner in Mild Interventions K-6 and Elementary Generalist, Expected January 2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, 3rd Grade, Brown Elementary, Brownsville, IN, August 2014-Present
Implement multiple curricula including mathematics, science and literacy, incorporating Indiana's State
Standards into lesson planning
Administer successful proactive classroom management plan with Boys Town Well Managed
Classroom, demonstrating effective behavior management with 22 diverse students
Develop strong relationships and communication with parents from varied backgrounds through e-mail,
face-to-face contact and phone communication
Participate actively in staff meetings to address community support, curriculum selection, and other
school related issues
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
Field Experience Teacher, Fairview Elementary, Bloomington, IN, January 2014-May 2014
Demonstrated ability to interact at developmentally appropriate levels with 1st through 6th grade
students
Planned and taught whole class and small group lessons periodically, facilitating guided reading,
writing, and math groups
Assisted ELL students with special needs
Pre-Service Teacher, Templeton Elementary, Bloomington, IN, September 2013 – December 2013
Collaborated with Special Education Teacher and students identified as having a learning difference or
Emotional Disturbance grades Kindergarten through second
Created individual and small group lessons using Differentiated Instruction
Created a Curriculum Based Assessment (CBA) for a student having difficulty in Math
Planned to use an Assistive Technology Device to help a student with gross motor skills
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Camp Counselor, Flat Rock River YMCA Summer Camp, St. Paul, IN, Summers 2012, 2013, 2014
Supervised 10-15 children from ages 3-5 for nine weeks of summer
Organized meetings with 4 other counselors to ensure that camp ran smoothly
Designed 9 weeks of educational lesson plans for all campers
Provided emotional support and taught conflict management skills to campers
Afterschool Assistant, Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, September 2012-May 2014
Created educational and recreational activities with other assistants for all members
Implemented a behavior plan with specific charts and rules for all members to follow
Maintained positive relationships with all members and their parents during afterschool programming
Sample Resume for
Elementary with
References
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
President, Kappa Delta Pi, Bloomington, IN, February 2013-2014
Mentor, College Mentors for Kids, Bloomington, IN, September 2011-August 2013
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attended Technology in the Classroom workshop, Indiana University, October 2014
Attended RISE/IN-TASS panels on Teacher Evaluation Systems, Indiana University, March 2014
Attended Armstrong Educator Panel, Indiana University, November 2013
MEMBERSHIPS, HONORS, AND AWARDS
Member, Kappa Delta Pi, January 2012-Present
Member, National Education Association, August 2013-Present
Member, Indiana Student Education Association, August 2012-Present
Member, Indiana University Student Council for Exceptional Needs, September 2011-May 2014
Indiana University Recipient, Community of Teachers Scholarship, May 2013
REFERENCES
Dr. Thomas Wheelhouse, Professor
Indiana University School of Education
201 North Rose Avenue
Bloomington, IN
(812) 856-8796
Stephanie Block, Principal
Brown Elementary School
1234 Shoolhouse Rd.
Brownsville, IN
(845) 874-5413
sblock@brownsvilleschools.net
Matt Morrison, 3
rd
Grade Teacher
Brown Elementary School
1234 Shoolhouse Rd.
Brownsville, IN
(845) 874-9865
mmorrison@brownsvilleschools.net
Patricia Elkhart, 4
th
Grade Teacher
Fairview Elementary School
500 W 7th St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7732
patelkhart@msscs.net
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Claire L. Swansons
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education: Mathematics
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN May 2013
CERTIFICATION
Indiana Proficient Practitioner License in Mathematics for Junior High,
Middle School, and High School Valid through 2020
- First Aid/CPR completed February 2013
- Suicide Prevention completed February 2013
- CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention completed January 2013
RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Fort Wayne Community Schools August 2013-Present
- Instruct secondary math courses of algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and calculus in district’s
middle and high schools
- Teach adeptly in diverse classes with students of differing ability, background and ethnicity
- Assist with district events such as Mathletes, Math Club, and Afterschool Math Tutoring
Student Teacher, Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IN January 2013-May 2013
- Planned, scheduled and carried out pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry courses, with each class
geared to meet students’ instructional level
- Designed lessons and units with objectives aligned to Common Core State Standards
- Adapted lessons and instruction for students with special needs and worked with special
education teachers to form strategies for individual students
- Created positive behavior management plan actively engaging students to limit behavior
issues, using variety of techniques to fit situation and child when challenges arose
- Collaborated with math department in series of meetings to coordinate math education
programs and curricula at multiple schools
Practicum Teacher, Edgewood Middle School, Ellettsville, IN August 2012-December 2012
- Created and implemented Algebra I lesson plans involving technology such as iPads and Smart
board for students to interact with and submit practice exercise
- Helped teacher with grading tests, homework assignments, and quizzes
- Assisted with instruction in Algebra I, Calculus, and Statistics classes
RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Special Olympics Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, August 2010-July 2013
Math Tutor, Sylvan Learning Center, Bloomington, IN, January 2011-May 2013
Program Assistant, Boys & Girls Club of Indy, Indianapolis, IN, Summers 2011 and 2012
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Indiana State Teachers Association, 2013-Present
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2013-Present
Sample Resume for
Secondary Education
(Proficient Practitioner License)
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SUSAN ANNA BANKS
812-789-3698
900 W. Allen St.
Columbus, IN 47203
Education
May 2014 Bachelor of Music Education
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Bloomington, IN
Certification
Indiana Initial Practitioner License in Choral and General Music for All Settings
Teaching Experience
August 2014 – Assistant Instructor
Present Indiana University Children’s Choir, Bloomington, IN
- Responsibilities included assisting, creating, and teaching lessons for a 3
rd
-6
th
grade
choir program.
August 2013 – Student Teacher
May 2014 Washington Elementary School, Indianapolis, IN
- Responsibilities included creating the curriculum as well as teaching elementary
eurhythmics, middle school songwriting, and choir.
Fall 2013 Field Experience Music Teacher
John Hopkins Elementary, Indianapolis, IN
- Responsibilities included teaching 1
st
-6
th
grade general music, Gifted and Talented
music, Life Skills music, and choir.
Spring 2013 Practicum Music Teacher
Bloomington South High School, Bloomington, IN
- Responsibilities included teaching secondary choir, primary singing and Orff classes, as
well as assisting with the Holiday and End of School Year performances.
August 2012 – Music Instructor
May 2013 Stafford Music Academy, Bloomington, IN
- Responsibilities included creating the curriculum as well as teaching an elementary
music program for parents and their children.
Other Work Experience
2006-Present Musician
- Active singer-songwriter recording, writing, and performing regularly around the
Bloomington, IN and Indianapolis, IN areas.
Summer 2013 Counselor
Indy Music and Arts Summer Camp, Indianapolis, IN
- Responsibilities included exposing and teaching campers to various musical formats.
Honors and Awards
2011-Present Music Deans Scholarship
2012-Present Indiana University Bloomington Founders Scholar
2013 Honors International Experience Program Scholarship
Professional Organizations
2010-Present American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), IU Chapter, Vice President, 2013-2014
2010-Present The National Association for Music Education (NAfME), IU Chapter
2010-Present Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA)
2010-Present Indiana Student Education Association (ISEA)
Sample Resume
for Music Education
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Licensing Information for Educators
Indiana Formal License Titles for Initial Practitioners
For Early Childhood (P-3): Initial Practitioner License for Early Childhood Education and
Elementary Primary
For Elementary (K-6): Initial Practitioner License for Elementary Generalist
For TAL students (Special Ed and Elementary): Initial Practitioner in Mild Interventions K-6
and Elementary Generalist
For Secondary (5-12): Initial Practitioner in [Content Field] for Junior High, Middle School, and
High School
For P-12 (Visual Arts, Physical Education, World Languages, Vocal and General Music,
Instrumental and General Music, School Counseling, School Psychology): Initial
Practitioner License in [Content Field] for All School Settings
Indiana Formal License Titles for Proficient Practitioners
After your initial practitioner license, the next license would be the proficient practitioner license.
Your formal license title would then be:
Proficient Practitioner License for (insert language from above for your area of certification and
school level)
Ex: Proficient Practitioner License for Elementary Generalist
Please visit the Indiana University School of Education website below for additional information on
licensing requirements.
http://education.indiana.edu/license-development/index.html
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Uploading a Resume to Career Connections Online
Loading documents to Career Connections Online is important because it will make it possible for our
staff and for employers to search for your resume when they have positions for which you may be a good
candidate. The only document that you are required to upload in our system is your resume. However,
we strongly encourage you to upload any documents that may be useful in your career progression. This
includes copies of your teaching license, CPR and suicide prevention training certification, cover letters,
letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Having all of these documents together in one place should
make it very easy to forward important career documents to the places you are applying. Keep in mind
that there is a limit of 20 documents that you can upload to Career Connections Online.
Log in to your Career Connections Online account at https://edcareers.indiana.edu and make sure you
have completed your profile before uploading any documents. To upload a document, go to the
Documents tab at the top of the window. Click the Add New button at the bottom left. Provide a Label or
name for your document and then select the Document Type. In the gray file box, click Browse to find
the document you wish to upload. You may also add any notes in the Student Notes file. If this is your
first resume, you can make notes for the reviewer or ask questions. When you are finished, click Submit.
The first resume you submit will have to be approved to ensure that it contains no spelling, grammar,
typographical, or significant formatting errors. We will not approve a resume that includes a photo of
you. We recommend uploading a Word or PDF document, which makes it easier for us to provide
feedback. Once your resume is approved, future versions of your resume will not be reviewed by our
staff unless you delete your default resume or set the new one as default. Therefore, it is EXTREMELY
important that you CAREFULLY proofread and have others look over your resume before uploading
future versions of your resume. Other documents like cover letters, certificates, and licenses are not
reviewed. Again, since these documents are not reviewed, you will want to carefully proofread them
before you upload them to Career Connections Online.
Be sure to set the appropriate resume as your default resume. This is the resume that will be included in
Resume Books put together for employers who request them. It is also the resume that employers will be
able to access if they are searching for potential candidates for positions.
When you are uploading documents other than your resume, please be sure to provide a label and click
the appropriate document type. The other steps are the same.
If you are uploading scanned documents, please note that there is a 500kb limit which may limit your
ability to upload your documents. We are encouraging users to split these documents:
If you have Adobe Acrobat, you can split PDFs by doing the following:
· In Acrobat, go to View > Tools > Pages > Split Document (on the right side menu)
· Choose to split the file size into .5 MB files
· Make sure you have chosen your desired output location and choose OK
If you do not have Acrobat (the free Adobe Reader does not have the ability to split PDFs), there are other
freeware and third party websites that can help, such as http://foxyutils.com/splitpdf/.
If you have any questions or have problems uploading your documents, please contact Career Connections
at (812) 856-8506 or email [email protected]
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Resume Checklist
Use this checklist to double check your resume for errors.
OVERALL:
.5 inch to 1 inch margins on top, bottom and sides
10 to 12 point font type—
Times New Roman, Arial, Georgia, Calibri, Cambria, Garamond for
font style
Consistent headings, use of bold and italics, punctuation and spacing
Typestyle (font) is consistent and not mixed with another font style
Format is easy to read and consistent
No errors or misspellings
No artwork, fancy type or colored ink (no pictures)
CONTENT:
Begin with verb, present tense for now, or past tense (“I” is implied and should not be
included)
Describe your experience, skills and knowledge related to the job you are applying for
Demonstrate proficiency with specific information (does what you write and say make sense)
Include details that make you stand out from other applicants (be specific enough that readers
can get a picture of what you did)
Include professional experiences (teaching/classroom), relevant experiences (jobs), and
volunteer/leadership experiences
Include information on areas of interest to school districts such as languages, diversity
experience, flexibility, classroom management, use of assessment to inform instruction,
Common Core and other standards, teamwork, and communication with parents, co-workers
and students—use job announcement as guide
Make it easy for the employer to see how you meet the specific job requirements/qualifications
Avoid jargon & abbreviations (exception states) that are not commonly understood
