Below is an example of a job announcement. Your resume should address the

qualifications and requirements for the position in the Skills/Qualifications section.

Job title: Second Grade Teacher

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Othello School District – Othello, WA

As a teacher in the Othello School District, you will work with your fellow colleagues to

provide an enriching learning environment for our students. We are looking for someone

who can effectively teach students of all abilities and maintain positive and supportive

improve the program

 Effectively teaching students of varying abilities

 Working effectively with other staff members

Qualifications:

Required:

 Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

 Valid Washington State Certificate

 Prior experience preferred

 Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills

Desired:

Saints4Hire, because it is a closed system).

(360) 234-6789

Do not label these as “Phone:” or “e-mail” – it’s obvious what they are.

instructional material in an engaging and effective way.

Skills and Qualifications This is the MOST important section of a resume. Employers will

usually take about 5 seconds to scan to see if the skills listed are what they are looking for in the

job ad.

 Graduate from Saint Martin’s University with Bachelor of Arts in Elementary

Education

 Experience working in a classroom setting with students both individually and as

a group

 27 credits in Education coursework including Classroom Management,

Curriculum and Instruction, and Early Childhood Education

Dean’s list, fall of 2015 (3.87 GPA)

Always list the most recent first. You may add other college experience to the second page –

only include it here if it is relevant to the job.

Omit high school!

Experience This section may contain both PAID and UNPAID experience. On a job application

form, it will probably be separate. Your resume, however, is a summary of what experience you

will bring to a specific job, no matter where or how you got it.

J. Johnson

Page 2

 Worked with students both individually and in a group setting

2012-2014 Olympia Soup Kitchen Volunteer

 Helped prepare and serve meals to community members in need

2012-2016 Office of Human Resources – Work Study

 Managed front desk and answered phone calls

 Helped students fill out appropriate paperwork and helped maintain

effective filing system

Your resume can go more than one page – put your name and page 2 on the second page and

make sure your first page has the most relevant information on it.

Bullets under jobs/experience should be limited to no more than three. It is not necessary to list

Interests These are optional, and should ONLY be included if related in any way to the type of

work you will be doing.

References

Available upon request.

References go on a separate page with your name and contact information (like your resume

heading). Make sure you indicate how you know each reference and provide contact information

for them. Let your references know when you have provided their name to a potential employer.

Cover Letter Format

Your Address

City, State, Zip

Phone

E-Mail

This information may be at the top or after our name at the end.

Date

Name of Contact Person

Organization

Opening Paragraph: The reason you are writing.

State why you are writing and name the position or type of position for which you are

Briefly describe why you are interested in this particular position.

Body of the Letter: Show enthusiasm for what you like to do.

Briefly describe the skills and/or experiences you have that fit the requirements of the

position. If you have related experiences, mention your qualifications and achievements.

This is your chance to give the reader more insight into who you are as a person. Do

not repeat your resume. This is the time to mention personal qualities or special

experiences and motivators.

Closing Paragraph: Directly, but politely, indicate your desire to further discuss your

Your signature

Your typed name

(Two spaces)

Sample Cover Letter

5555 Pacific Ave SE

Lacey, WA 98503

360-555-3235

June 27, 2016

Steve Miller, Human Resources

Othello School District

1025 S 1

Ave

interested in furthering my career in the field of elementary education and this seems like a

great way to start.

I am a recent graduate of the Saint Martin’s University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

program. During my time at Saint Martin’s, I was involved in several extracurricular activities,

clubs, and volunteer programs. My time at the Saint Martin’s University involved being a

teaching assistant at Mountain View Elementary in Lacey and courses such as Classroom

Management, Curriculum and Instruction, and Early Childhood Education. My studies and other

experiences have given me the opportunity to foster my classroom management, teaching, and

relationship building skills.