Sample Teacher Resume

A teacher is similar to a potter who shapes mud; the only difference being that a teacher tends to shape raw minds. The parents of young children give their wards under the care of teachers. It is the teacher, who plays a pivotal role in a child’s life, giving him the much needed boost for going in the right direction. This sample resume is of a teacher who wants to teach political science and history. The applicant has just received his master's degree and has been working in the university. You can also use this resume for your sake, if you want to, after making the requisite changes.

Jay Price
438, Grant W. ST,
Alabama, AL, 453678
(216) 546-1233
jay.price@email.com

Objective
To better facilitate student learning in the area of politics and history

Experience
Dec 2001 to present [Saint John’s Junior College, Belize, Teacher]
Department of General Studies

• Facilitate student learning and conduct research in the area of politics and western civilization
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of community service and student affairs activities

Aug 2000 to Dec 2001 [Saint Louis University,Saint Louis, USA]
Graduate Researcher, Dept of Public Policy and Urban Research

• Conducted research in community, neighborhood development and economic policy
• Coordinated special outreach projects to promote the department’s research interest

Jan 1999 to May 2000 [Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USA
Resident Advisor, Department of Residence Life

• Developed and implemented programs to encourage student participation
• Supervised others in the maintenance and enforcement of university policies
• Participated in leadership training and community building workshops

May 1999 to Aug 1999 [Ministry of Human Development ,Belmopan, Belize]
Intern, United Nations Development Programme

• Worked with the Project for Sustainable Human Development, a community development plan aimed at empowering rural villagers in Belize
• Collected field data, drafted reports, and provided feedback to supervisors

Education Aug 2000 to Dec 2001 [Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USA]

• Master of Arts in Public Administration (specialty – economic development, organizational learning)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education (completed seminars on teaching and technology strategies)

Aug 2000 to Dec 2001 [Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USA]

• Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and International Relations (graduated summa cum laude)

Leadership

2002 to present - Director of Youth and Member of the Central Executive, UDP
2001 to 2001 - President, International Students, Saint Louis University
2000 to 2001 - Student Representative, VP for Student Development’s Board
1998 to 2000 - Senator, Saint Louis University Student Government
1997 to 1998 - President, Saint John’s College Student Government

Awards

Aug 2002 - Commencement Speaker, Saint John’s College Graduation
Nov 2001 - Recipient, Kathy W. Humphrey Award for Diversity
Nov 2001 - Member, Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor and Service Society
May 2001 - Recipient, Saint Louis University Student Leadership Award
May 1998 - Recipient, The Katharine Walsh Scholarship
May 1998 - Speaker, The Belize National Teacher's Day Ceremony
April 1998 - Recipient, The Saint John Berchman Award for Leadership