Crafting the Perfect Teacher Resume

Introduction to Teacher Resume

Teaching abroad opens doors to unique experiences and global impact, but it all starts with a well-crafted teacher resume. This blog post offers essential resume tips for aspiring educators seeking exciting opportunities to teach abroad. Let’s dive in!

Teaching Resume 101: Know your audience

In order to write a good resume the first thing you have to consider is your audience. Who will read your resume? What are they looking for? Imagine yourself as the hiring manager or the school owner. What would you be looking for in a teacher if you were the one hiring? Think also about the fact that your audience is probably shuffling a ton of resumes. How do you make yours stand out from all the others in a professional way? 

At Footprints Recruiting we want the best for our teachers, and we want the best teachers for our partnered schools. Even without experience, you can still write a good resume that will catch the interest of the hiring manager. Some important points to consider before you get started:

1. Spell Check – Your resume is your first impression to Footprints Recruiting and to your perspective employer. Take the time to proof read your resume and cover letter. Use a ruler and closely study each line. We also recommend reading aloud and asking a friend for feedback.
2. Formatting – Take the time to make sure that your resume looks professional. There are many websites out there that offer free templates. Short and Sweet – a resume should be no more than 2 pages.
3. Simple and straightforward – In many cases, those that are hiring you are not native English speakers. Using bullet points and clear, concise language helps make your teacher resume easy to read and understand.