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19 Skills a Teacher Should List on a Resume (A to Z List)

Examples of teaching skills needed to be successful in today’s classrooms include: leadership, communication, multitasking, patience, and reflectiveness.

When adding these skills to a teacher resume, you can list these in two categories: ‘soft skills’ and ‘hard skills’. We’ve listed which type of skill each is below.

Be sure your teaching resume highlights some of the skills listed below, and discuss how they will benefit the students in your classroom.

For content specifically about soft skills, see soft skills for teachers .

A to Z List of Skills for a Teacher Resume

1. communication.

Type: Soft Skill

Teachers need to be able to communicate in the classroom as well as with colleagues, parents, and administration.

Show prospective employers that you are able to effectively communicate with parents in-person.  Examples of communication skills include your ability to speak professionally and articulately, as well as your ability to be an empathetic listener. 

Teachers will also be required to communicate through different media formats such as Google Classroom, Canvas, Edutopia, or any other required website by your district.

Be sure you are informing prospective employers that you are savvy in communicating your class objectives, standards, and assignments in an easy-to-use media format for parents and administrators.

A teacher who has dynamic communication skills will stand out as a candidate that school districts can trust to effectively reach all members of a learning community.

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2. Computer Skills

Type: Hard Skill

Technology is here to stay in education. Feature how you use technology in your classroom to make yourself stand out on a resume.

If you use a smart board, projector, online classrooms, or technology in general to drive your instruction, make this stand out on your resume.  In the real world your students will be using computer skills in any or all future job opportunities. 

For example, a student might have to access google classroom in order to access a text and assignment for the day. In math, a group might be working on a shared online document to create a graphing presentation. In Science, students could be using project-based learning to demonstrate their understanding of skills or concepts taught in your class.

A resume that doesn’t highlight a teacher’s ability to incorporate and promote computer skills in their classroom will simply be overlooked.  It is no longer a skill you can go without in the classroom.

3. Creativity

Administrators love hearing new ideas for successful lesson planning and teaching. Demonstrating how you provide a creative spin to older teaching practices is a fantastic way to stand out on your resume.

Creativity can be highlighted in many different parts of your teaching style : how you develop unique lessons, how you informally assess students during class to drive your instruction, innovative solutions you have to common behavioral problems in your classroom, how you support students in sharing ideas and communicating, etc. 

Any way you can offer new insights for common practices in the classroom that lead to student success will highlight your ability to be creative.

For example, a teacher who uses a peer learning strategy that allows their students to read multiple examples of their classmates would showcase that you understand that exposure to multiple examples increases student understanding of writing skills. 

Provide specific examples of how your teaching practices go beyond normal expectations in a classroom setting and highlight the benefits of those examples for your students. This will prove your ability to be creative on your resume.

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4. Cultural Competence

Diversity in education cannot be overlooked.  Your resume needs to prove you can connect with and include to a multitude of cultural backgrounds in your classroom.

An English teacher might discuss the multicultural literature they use during their lesson plans to allow their students to see themselves within the stories and topics they are discussing, for example.

Any teacher can include cultural competence by promoting and respecting dynamic cultural differences of their students in the classroom.

Your resume should highlight how you allow your students to share their personal stories and how you, as their teacher, both formally and informally recognize those differences.

One tip would be to outline how you reach out to students at the beginning of the year and allow them to share their cultures and experiences before diving into any given curriculum.

Cultural competence cannot be overlooked on your resume.  You need to prove your ability to be culturally aware, and how you encourage students to be aware and accepting of their peers’ cultural differences. 

5. Goal Setting

Goal setting for teachers involves making sure you have short-term and long-term plans, as well as knowledge of the steps required to get there.

This is required because teachers need to be able to create a coherent unit of work to get students from their prior knowledge to mastery of a topic.

Your resume should outline how you set goals for yourself and your students, the tasks you need to accomplish, how you minimize distractions, and your overall plan for accomplishing your daily activities successfully.

6. Leadership

Teachers are leaders inside the classroom and in the school community. 

In the classroom, teachers lead groups all day long . They need a leader’s negotiating skills with students while also being able to assert their authority in the classroom.

They might also train and mentor younger and less experienced teachers and help parents with child development information that can help them raise their children.

In the school community, teachers participate in school committees where they develop educational programs and school policies. will usually be more sought after than a candidate focused solely on their classroom instruction.

School districts also have many leadership positions that need to be filled outside of the classroom, including:

• school improvement plans,
• curriculum planning,
• policy and procedure development,
• behavioral programs, etc. 

Market your leadership skills on your resume by showing times when you have been a leader in and outside of the school context. Showcasing these leadership skills are sure to get you closer to securing an interview spot.   

7. Lesson Planning

Lesson planning is a skill specific to our profession. It involves the ability to lay out not just what you will teach but how you will teach it.

Many employers now ask to see samples of lesson plans appended to resumes. If this is required, make sure you list your teaching strategies and be aware of the layout of the classroom. Your lesson plan should answer questions like:

• Where is the teacher standing?
• Are the students in groups or working independently?
• What will be the pacing of the lesson?
• How will you transition into and out of phases of the lesson?
• What education theories are you relying on while executing this lesson?

8. Math Skills

Even if you are not a math teacher you can still easily highlight your math skills on a teaching resume.

Data-driven instruction is a major theme in successful classrooms.  Be sure to demonstrate how you collect data from your students in regards to skills they are working on in class. Questions you might get in an interview may include:

• How do you organize student data?
• How do you interpret data to drive your instruction for your next lesson plan or unit? 

Outlining these components on your day-to-day data collection and assessment will showcase your math skills, even if you are an English teacher.

You can even provide an example of your data collection on an anonymous student and describe how you might interpret that data to a parent or guardian so they can better understand their child’s progress in your class. 

Even if you aren’t a math or science teacher, math and data collection should still be a driving force in your teaching.  Prove this on your resume and you’ll easily showcase your math skills!

9. Multitasking

Your resume should lay out your ability to facilitate the many roles teachers play in their classroom.

In a single class, a teacher will take attendance, engage students, provide materials, introduce assignments, give directions, document behaviors, informally assess student understanding, reteach, and the list goes on!

There is no end to the amount of tasks a teacher may or may not perform in a single class period, let alone an entire day. 

Your resume needs to display your ability to handle the ever-changing needs of your students on a daily basis.  This includes both instruction and social emotional needs of your students. 

Be sure your employer knows that you understand the complexity of what happens in a classroom on a daily basis by giving examples of your ability to handle and adapt to the ever-changing environment of your classroom.

See More: 25 Examples of Multitasking

10. Patience

Teaching is the most patient of professions. Often times, you need to sit patiently with a student for a long time before they finally have the ‘light bulb’ moment they need.

A patient educator needs to be able to change up their pedagogy to match the needs of the student. For example, they should identify when a student is struggling with your teaching modalities and switch them up to a modality that is more beneficial for the student.

If you can, provide examples of past experiences where you’ve demonstrated patience and the positive outcomes that came from those experiences.  Real examples of how you can be patient in an academic setting will set you apart from other candidates.

11. Problem Solving

Being able to identify a problem, determine the cause of the problem, and initiate possible solutions to a problem are a prominent skills for any teacher and should be showcased on your resume.

Problems will appear throughout a teacher’s day. Problems with technology, problems with parents, problems with student behaviors, and student learning difficulties are all examples of issues teachers will need to face. 

‘Putting out fires’ and finding solutions for both your own problems and the problems of your students are therefore central skills. 

Showcases this to employers as a way to enhance your resume. Make sure you demonstrate you are capable of finding solutions for a variety of situations that could occur in any teacher’s day-to-day encounters.

Be sure your resume discusses your problem-solving skills with simple examples and solutions to ensure your prospective employer understands you fully acknowledge that all competent teachers can problem solve.

12. Punctuality

A classroom full of unsupervised students can lead to catastrophe. So be sure your employer is aware of your ability to be on time.

Being punctual to your classes at the start of the school day is necessary for the wellbeing of the students within the school. Teacher presence is often seen as one of the most important aspects of keeping students’ good behavior.

Beyond student supervision, you should be demonstrating to your employer that you are a candidate that they can count on to show up. Nothing is worse for administration than scrambling to find a last-minute substitute for a teacher who doesn’t show up on time to work.

Furthermore, nothing is worse for one of your colleagues than being called out of their planned period to substitute because you were a no-show! No one wants a colleague like that.

Your resume should prove you are accountable and that you will be present every day for your colleagues and your students. 

13. Reflectiveness

A reflective teacher is one who pauses at the end of the lesson and reflects on how it went. By being reflective, they can continually learn from their experiences and improve.

One way teachers show reflectiveness is to discuss how the use students’ formative assessments to plan future assessments.

Once learning is assessed teachers then need to plan their next lessons based on student mastery and determine whether they require interventions for greater understanding or enrichment opportunities for continued growth within a skill. 

One way you can accomplish this is discussing how you might incorporate reteaching strategies when students are not yet reaching mastery for a task that you previously planned to move on from.

14. Resilience

Teachers need to be able to quickly recover from difficulties in their day-to-day jobs. 

Things aren’t going to go right for you. There will always be issues that you could have solved better, and prickly parents who you need to deal with regularly.

Much like a teacher’s ability to problem solve and find solutions, teachers need to quickly bounce back after handling problems.

For instance, a teacher may receive an email in the middle of day outlining a parent complaint where their practice or skills are put down or diminished. Oftentimes, teachers must quickly adapt and continue meeting the needs of their students after facing such scrutiny.

Your resume could include a glimpse into how you might recover from such situations and your plan for growth and improvement. If you have specific examples of your previous resilience in your teaching experience, be sure to highlight these on your resume.

15. Social and Emotional Intelligence

Demonstrating your ability to be are aware of your own feelings, including your strengths and weaknesses, will prove your social and emotional intelligence.

Incorporating social emotional intelligence on your resume is simple. It can be outlined in your ability to communicate, problem solve, and self-assess your work.  

Be sure that you offer examples of both what you excel at in the classroom and what you need to work on.  When discussing what you need to improve on, be sure to include how you will make those improvements and the benefits they will have in your classroom and for your students.

Another way to include social emotional intelligence is your ability to be responsive to your students’ social emotional status within your classroom.

Provide examples for when you understood a student was struggling and provided them with resources needed to support them.

A student who may have struggled to pay attention might be struggling with hunger.  As a teacher, you were able to find them resources for free breakfast and lunch at school is a dynamite way to highlight your social emotional intelligence.

Highlighting your own social emotional intelligence and your ability to recognize social emotional cues in your students will give you an edge on your resume.

See More: Examples of High Emotional Intelligence

16. Subject-Specific Knowledge

Subject-specific knowledge is the hard skill of knowing not how to teach, but what you’re teaching .

A math teacher needs to have excellent math skills, a physics teacher must be excellent at physics, and a woodworking teacher needs excellent skills with a lathe!

One way to demonstrate excellent subject-specific knowledge is to show how you’ve used your subject-specific knowledge in your work prior to becoming a teacher.

17. Teamwork

Being a skilled team member is one of the most crucial parts of being a stellar educator. 

In order to efficiently meet the needs of diverse learners, teamwork is crucial.

Current trends in teamwork for schools include just that: teams of teachers who teach the same group of students.

One example is a school who has all core teachers (Math, Social Studies, Science, and English) overseeing the education of the same group of students.

These teachers will communicate on a daily or weekly basis on the needs of individual students including:  their success in classes, behavioral issues, social emotional needs, special education needs, etc. 

Teams of teachers should be able to observe and provide interventions for students struggling when they work together to meet student needs.  A greater impact can be made on a students’ success in the classroom when there’s a team of teachers in that student’s corner.

Exemplifying your ability to work on a team in an educational setting is a great way to increase merit on your teaching resume.

18. Time Management

In teaching you will not be seen as a viable potential employee if you cannot demonstrate your ability to organize and plan your time.

We live in a time where the crowded curriculum means we need to leverage every moment of the day. If we don’t, we’ll never get through all the teaching we need to get done by the end of the school year.

19. Writing Skills

There’s nothing worse than a teacher who sends home a newsletter with spelling mistakes all over it. It undermines your credibility as an educator!

Your resume is the first look your potential employer has of your writing skills. Make sure it’s impeccable.

You could also explicitly discuss your writing skills. For example, you could provide examples of how you model writing in your classroom, regardless of your discipline. Writing is, after all, a general academic skill that all students need. 

Remember, your resume itself will showcase your writing skills.  Be sure you have proofread your resume and that your writing is grammatically correct, formatted efficiently, and is easy to navigate for potential employers.

Go Deeper: Writing Skills Examples

Soft Skills vs Hard Skills

Soft skills are generalizable skills that are difficult to measure whereas hard skills are specific skills required in a profession, which are generally quantifiably measurable.

1. Soft skills are skills that are general in nature and can be transferrable across different professions. They are usually not quantitatively measurable. Examples include communication and leadership skills.

Soft skills also often require use of emotional intelligence to get them done. In other words, they often involve navigating complex social situations (although not always).

2. Hard skills are skills that are specific for tasks rather than generalist. They’re usually quantifiable and relate directly to your profession. For example, creating lesson plans is a measurable skill (you produce something at the end) and one that is specifically for the teaching profession.

Common Interview Questions for Teachers

• How would you handle a disruptive student? I would answer this by highlighting the important to stay calm and patient, show concern for the student’s needs, and work together with the student, parents, and support staff to ensure the student is comfortable in the learning environment to minimize disruptive behavior going forward.
• What is your teaching style? Most teachers would answer this with reference to active learning , placing an emphasis on situated learning , or achieving differentiation (see: examples of differentiated instruction ).
• How do you plan to contribute to the learning culture at our school? Emphasize your ability to support other teachers, demonstrating high-standards to be a good role model to all students, and your enthusiasm to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

While the skills included in this article can seem overwhelming, remember that many of these skills are layered within each other and can be incorporated together in different aspects of your resume. 

Time management, patience, resilience, and problem solving are all skills that piggyback off of one another.  You likely won’t have one without touching on some of the others.

Work to group or highlight skills included in this article together.

Most importantly, remember to always make the forefront of your resume about the students.  Highlight how your skills enhance their learning.

The focus should always be on how you can increase student success in your classroom both academically and as citizens.  Teaching is really about the skills you have that make your students thrive!

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Top 10 Teaching Skills for Your Resume and How to Highlight Them

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Top 10 Teaching Skills for Your Resume and How to Highlight Them was originally published on Forage .

Whether you’re a new graduate looking for your first teaching job or someone who wants to make a career change to education, you need to include teaching skills on your resume. But how do you include your teaching skills on your resume without resorting to a laundry list of skills?

While you probably can’t include all of your relevant skills, focusing on the top ones (as in, your strongest ones) will help you focus your application. The next step is describing how you use your teaching skills on the job.

Not sure where to start or which skills to pick? This guide has it all!

The Top 10 Teaching Skills for Your Resume

A majority of the top teaching skills for your resume are soft skills , though there are a few hard skills as well. And what’s great about soft skills is that they aren’t something you necessarily have to take a class for or learn on a specific job.

Soft skills, and by extension, teaching skills, are skills you develop throughout your life, making them highly transferable . Some skills you may have picked up at a summer job or internship and others you may have honed working on group projects. And there are a few skills you may have picked up in your day-to-day life, like staying organized so you don’t forget any of your to-dos.

How to Include Teaching Skills on Your Resume

The easiest way to include the below teaching skills is to list them as part of the skills section of your resume . Alternatively, you could include them as part of your job duties in your work history (e.g., created presentations). However, neither explain how you use these skills as a teacher.

Now, normally, you would use the STAR method to describe how you use your skills at work, and for most jobs, results (the “R” of STAR) are relatively simple to include. You can talk about how many deals you closed, how much business you managed, or how you improved a process that saved the company money.

When it comes to including teaching skills — and soft skills in general — on your resume,  there isn’t always a concrete way to quantify your outcomes. But there are ways you can explain how you use those skills at work.

Each of these skills has a STAR-method example of how you can include your teaching skills on your resume.

1. Patience

Patience, as they say, is a virtue, and it’s a skill teachers need plenty of — no matter which grade or subject you teach. From helping younger students learn their ABCs and how to tie a shoelace to working with older students who would rather watch TikTok instead of participate, teachers have to have patience.

Resume Example: Talk about a time you had to be patient on the job or in school. This could include having to follow up with a coworker multiple times or waiting for someone to finish their part of the project.

Tracked and followed up with team members on progress toward group goal to ensure project was completed on time

2. Conflict Resolution

Another critical teaching skill to include on your resume is conflict resolution. You’ll likely have to help students navigate tricky situations, whether personal or academic. At those times, it’s possible your student lacks self-control or awareness, which may make them less receptive to what you’re saying and possibly act out.

And beyond the classroom, you’ll probably use your conflict resolution skills when you speak with parents, other teachers, the administration, or school board.

Resume Example: You can talk about dealing with parents or students during your student teaching or about a group project you worked on where you de-escalated a conflict.

Mediated disagreements between students to ensure classroom remained a safe place to learn

3. Time Management

While you know what happens at 9:55 a.m. and may even have a bell that cues you throughout the school day, you can’t be halfway through your lesson by the end of class.

Teachers need top-tier time management skills to ensure they stay on time so students get the information they need, no one is late to the next class, and your class doesn’t miss the bus!

Resume Example: Talking up your time management skills is very similar to project management , so you can talk about a project you managed from start to finish. Likewise, you can mention how you use your time management skills to ensure you don’t fall behind on due dates.

Created calendar with milestone due dates to ensure group completed project tasks on time

4. Technology and Computer Literacy

In today’s digital world, technological and computer literacy is a must. Even if you’re not teaching a STEM class, there’s a high probability you will use some kind of technology in the classroom. Textbooks may be online, as well as the gradebook and attendance reporting.

While you don’t have to be a software engineer to be a teacher, you should demonstrate that you have some digital know-how.

Resume Example: Among teaching skills for your resume, this one is more of a hard skill and a bit easier to demonstrate. You can talk about how you’re a wiz with spreadsheets (like Excel ), run a hobby website, or design illustrations for lessons.

Use Canva to create interactive elements for lessons and worksheets

5. Attention to Detail

Teachers are responsible for tons of details. You don’t want to misrecord something in the gradebook or mark the wrong person absent. What’s more, sometimes a substitute may take your place, so your lesson plans need to be thorough and detailed so the substitute can teach your students and ensure they don’t fall behind.

Resume Example: Mention a time you had to use your attention to detail skills. Maybe you were the editor of the student newspaper, or you had to balance the cash register at night. Both tasks demonstrate that you pay attention to and notice the little things.

Edited student newspaper to ensure the final copy was error-free and reduce the probability of having to retract the article or issue a correction

6. Problem-Solving

Though most days at school are fairly routine, there will be times you have to engage your problem-solving skills . The power might be out, and you have to teach everything analog. Or the supplies you need for an experiment haven’t shown up yet. Even though you have a lesson plan, you’ll still have to improvise, and that means solving problems and engaging your creative thinking .

Resume Example: Talk about a time you had to think on your feet and be creative. That could be anything from devising a lesson plan from scratch to giving a presentation on the fly.

Discovered data inconsistency with reporting and created a new filter to ensure more accurate results

7. Leadership

When people think of leadership in relation to teaching and teachers, they probably think of the head of a department or the principal. While those are leadership positions, being the teacher in a classroom of 20 six-year-olds requires leadership skills .

For example, if you’re trying to line the class up and move them quietly through the hall, accomplishing this task requires you to persuade, convince, and motivate a bunch of kids who may be hungry, tired, or need to run around outside. Your ability to make this happen uses a mix of soft skills, but they all come together to make you the leader of the class!

Resume Example: Leadership doesn’t have to equate to “in charge.” Think about a time you motivated and inspired others to get something done, especially if it was a task no one was interested in.

Ensured safety and well-being of 20 campers, including daily head counts, taking campers to the nurse, and teaching basic swim lessons.

8. Communication

Teachers use their verbal and written communication skills a lot . Whether it’s writing a syllabus, explaining the water cycle, filling out report cards, or telling the class that recess is over, teachers spend most of their time communicating .

And teachers communicate with multiple groups, so the ability to vary your communication style for the particular audience is necessary. For example, how you present something to the board of education is very different from explaining it to seventh graders.

Resume Example: While your resume (and cover letter ) are examples of your written skills , don’t stop there. Talk about papers you’ve written or blog posts you’ve contributed. And for verbal communication skills, talk about the presentations you’ve given.

Presented senior thesis to Humanities department about improving reading skills in fourth-grade classes

9. Organization

Planning the lessons, scheduling the quizzes and tests, and making sure everyone is where they need to be requires stellar organization skills, but that’s only one part of the puzzle. Teachers also make sure to teach students the information the school or state mandates at the right time, so students are prepared for required benchmark tests.

Resume Example: Describe how you stay organized, whether that’s in school or on the job.

10. Advocacy

Finally, you’ll often need to advocate for your students, classroom, school, and even your community. But advocacy in this context generally requires a gentle touch and awareness.

Resume Example: Talk about a time you stood up for something, but ensure it’s not “over the top.” For example, mentioning how you spoke to the school board while you were in high school about adjusting lunch time, so people didn’t have to eat at 10:00 a.m. is advocacy. Protesting outside a school is activism. To be clear, there’s nothing wrong with activism, but it may not have a place on your teaching resume.

Requested for and received 17% additional funding for reading support program in school library

What Is the Job Outlook for Teachers?

The job outlook as reported by the Bureaus of Labor Statistics (BLS) is projected to remain stable between 2022 and 2032 for almost all teachers at 1%. Below is the median pay for teachers and estimated number of jobs that will be open between 2022 and 2032 from the BLS:

Median PayJob OpeningsKindergarten and elementary school $61,620 10,700Middle school $61,810 5,100High school $62,360 11,100

Which Teaching Skills Belong on Your Resume?

While these are some of the top teaching skills for your resume, they’re not the only ones you can include. If you think adaptability , teamwork , empathy, or lesson planning are better fits for you, use those instead. Just remember to describe them using the STAR method so the hiring manager better understands how you’ll use your teaching skills in the classroom.

And if you’re not 100% sure that teaching is the right career for you, take our What Career Is Right for Me ? quiz and discover career paths you may not have thought about.

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As the demand for quality education continues to rise, so does the competition among teachers on the job search. Finding the right position is one thing but landing your ideal job can be another task entirely. 

So having a well-crafted resume can set you apart from the competition and help you secure your dream teaching position.

As you put together your resume, you may be asking yourself 'What skills should I highlight to make sure my resume catches the eye of potential employers? ' 

Never fear; we've got the answers for you! 

In this article, we will explore the top 10 essential teacher resume skills to include in your resume. And we have some great suggestions for high-quality resume templates to bolster your teacher job application in 2024. 

Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a new opportunity or a fresh graduate ready to tackle your first classroom, you'll find tips and tricks for landing your dream job. Let's dive in! 

What are teacher skills?

So, what exactly are 'teacher skills'? This is the first place to start when deciding what to list on your resume. 

Teacher skills are the specific competencies and abilities that enable educators to perform their duties effectively in the classroom.

These skills are often split into two types: hard skills and soft skills.  

Hard skills include specific technical abilities and knowledge required for teaching. These skills set teachers apart from all the rest. Some examples may be:

• Subject matter expertise
• Lesson planning
• Classroom management

Soft skills, on the other hand, are more general skills that are used in teaching as well as many other professions and areas of life. Soft skills include: 

• Communication
• Problem-solving
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues

Both types of skills are vital to a teacher's success in the classroom. And you will want to list a mixture of both on your resume. 

10 Teacher skills to improve your resume

You worked hard earning your degree, learning inside of the classroom and outside of it. And maybe you even have years of experience under your belt. 

You have so many skills to choose from when putting together a resume. So how do you know which ones to pick? 

Here are ten of the best skills to include to impress your potential employer without your resume seeming wordy or too long. 

1. Stay organized with attention to detail

Being organized and paying close attention to detail is essential for every teacher. Without the right preparation, it can be incredibly difficult to manage a classroom and keep students on track. 

There are many tasks that need to be done in a classroom simultaneously like:

• Managing communication with parents and colleagues 
• Keeping track of deadlines 
• Maintaining accurate records of your students' progress
• Accurately taking attendance
• Tracking behavior goals and management 
• Identifying areas of concern for specific students
• Providing additional support when needed
• Creating a positive learning environment that minimizes distractions

Without good systems and great organizational skills, this list may quickly feel overwhelming. But your attention to detail will allow you to tackle it all! Highlight in your resume how you have tackled this challenge in the past and how you will do it again in this new position. 

2. Tech savvy

In today's digital age, technology has become an integral part of our lives, both inside of the classroom and out. 

Students are growing up in an increasingly tech-oriented world, and you'd be hard-pressed to find any classroom without some form of tech in it. 

Every learner absolutely needs digital literacy skills to succeed in the modern workforce. By having advanced computer skills, you will be able to help them get there. 

Integrating technology into your teaching strategies and lesson plans can increase student engagement, motivation and achievement , making it an essential skill for any modern teacher.

Mentioning what technological tools you are proficient with is a great talking point with a recruiter. Highlight how you've created engaging and interactive learning experiences for students using the latest technology.  

If you’re having trouble thinking of what all tools you may have used, some common ones to mention include interactive whiteboards, online learning platforms, and educational software.

Prodigy is your go-to choice for fun, interactive game-based learning

As students play Prodigy Math and Prodigy English, they'll practice curriculum-aligned skills while having fun exploring two magical worlds.

As a teacher, you can:

• Set standards-aligned content – including what you're teaching in class!
• Use automatic reports to see how your students are at progressing at a grade and strand level
• Send rewards to motivate, inspire and challenge your students to practice more skills

And the best bit? It's available at no cost to teachers and schools!

3. Imaginative

Being imaginative is a valuable skill when it comes to making creative and engaging lesson plans that can capture your students' attention and help them retain information. 

Incorporating imaginative teaching methods can also promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills as students explore new ideas. 

The variety and fun you can add to your teaching with a bit of imagination will foster a love of learning in your students. And it may even encourage them on their path to becoming lifelong learners. 

4. Time management

Good time management skills enable you to stay organized and complete tasks efficiently. And you already know that there is always plenty to do in the classroom!  

On any given day, you will likely be balancing various responsibilities, such as planning lessons, grading assignments, and meeting with students and parents. 

Proper time management skills allow you to complete these tasks promptly and prioritize tasks based on their importance and deadlines.

Effective time management skills also allow you to create a healthy work-life balance, which is absolutely essential if you want to stay in the field for a long time. Teaching can be a stressful job at times, so you’ll need to make sure you prioritize time for self-care.

5. Critical thinking

Critical thinking skills include the ability to analyze information, identify patterns and relationships and make sound decisions based on evidence and reasoning .

Practically speaking, critical thinking skills as a teacher look like:

• Creating effective lesson plans
• Assessing student performance
• Solving problems that arise in the classroom
• Ensuring your teaching methods are up-to-date and effective 
• Tweaking your teaching methods based on evidence and feedback  

It's also important to model critical thinking skills for your students so that they develop this essential skill as well. 

You want to teach your students to think more deeply and effectively about the information they encounter. You want them to ask questions and find answers that deepen their understanding of teaching materials.

6. Teamwork

Teaching is not a solo sport. 

To effectively navigate the struggles and triumphs of teaching, you need to work in tandem with your colleagues and administration. 

'Teamwork makes the dream work' as they say. 

Having strong teamwork skills means that you can communicate effectively with others, build positive relationships, and contribute to a collaborative environment. 

Teachers who work well with a team can share ideas, develop new approaches to teaching, improve student outcomes and create a positive school culture .

7. Communication skills

As a teacher, the main task you are doing is communicating information and lessons with your students. So effective communication skills are a must.

But that isn't the only way that you will use your communication skills.

You will also have both verbal and written communication with parents, colleagues and administrators. Great communication skills will foster positive relationships, build trust and improve student performance.

An important part of high-quality communication skills is active listening , or being able to provide clear and concise feedback to students and their parents. This skill can help to create a supportive learning environment and make sure students feel heard and understood.

8. Problem-solving skills

Classroom challenges and problems are bound to arise. These problems may range from student behavior issues to curriculum design problems. But they won't be too much to tackle with the strong problem-solving skills that you possess! 

Problem-solving skills show your adaptability and creativity as an educator, which can make you more valuable to your school or district. So, make sure you highlight problem-solving skills on your teacher resume by using specific action verbs from the job description like brainstormed , analyzed , and evaluated.  

Have some examples of when you used problem-solving skills ready when you head into your interview and you'll be sure to impress! 

9. Conflict resolution

Conflict of some sort is inevitable in any profession. 

In a teaching job, the conflict is often between students or between students and yourself. Having the conflict resolution skills to solve these issues quickly is essential for creating a positive learning environment and fostering healthy relationships among students.

You may also run into some conflict issues with your colleagues or students' parents. In these cases, it is important to know how to maintain professionalism in the workplace. These situations need to be handled with tact and diplomacy in order to maintain positive working relationships.

10. Flexible to diverse learning needs

Not every student is the same. They each learn and grow in their own unique way. You know this. 

So being able to be flexible, capable of adapting your teaching methods and approach, is a necessary teacher skill. 

You will need to understand and address individual learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and other factors that impact how students engage with and learn from the material.

Mentoring is one of the ways to support students in their individual learning journey. A mentor will guide students to reach their potential, provide constructive feedback and encourage them to develop critical thinking skills.

Other teacher skills to keep in mind

Technology isn't just changing the way teachers teach in the classroom, it's also changing how teachers are hired. 

For many schools, gone are the days when a person looks over each and every resume. To speed up the process, many districts use applicant tracking systems (ATS). This tool screens professional resumes and filters out candidates for review. 

Now, this isn't something you should allow to deter you. Understanding this tool can give you a leg up over your competitors. 

You should be strategic in your resume writing, choosing certain action verbs and words over others. Some of these include:

• Leadership Skills
• Curriculum development
• Differentiated instruction
• Technology integration
• Assessment and evaluation
• Data analysis
• Parent-teacher communication
• Special needs education

It’s also best practice to look through the job description and use the same language and verbs in your resume. 

These simple steps will help you bypass the ATS and get noticed by hiring managers.

Where to put skills with teacher resume examples

Now that you know what all pieces and skills that you want to include, how do you bring it all together?

You want to craft a resume that highlights your skills but is still clear and concise. You don’t want a hiring manager to have to wade through any unnecessary information to get to the good stuff.  

The best resume format typically reflects this by utilizing bullet points, action verbs, and a skills section to make it easy for employers to quickly identify your relevant qualifications. 

And don’t forget to proofread! The last thing you want on a teacher resume is the wrong punctuation or a misspelled word.  

Sometimes it’s easiest to learn by seeing exactly what you should do. So, the next section has some resume samples that show how and where to showcase your skills for a teaching resume that stands out from the rest.

Examples of teacher skills in a resume summary

Starting at the top, you should include a resume objective .

A resume objective or summary is a brief section that highlights a candidate's relevant skills and experience for the job they are applying for.

Here are some high-quality examples of resume objectives for teachers: 

• Innovative secondary educator with expertise in differentiated instruction and project-based learning. Experienced in teaching a wide range of subjects, including English language arts, social studies, and digital media. Skilled in incorporating real-world scenarios and experiences to create dynamic and relevant lesson plans.
• Dedicated high school English teacher with a passion for fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students. Proficient in project-based learning and assessment, as well as using technology to enhance classroom instruction. Looking for an opportunity to bring my expertise to a school that values innovation and collaboration.
• Dedicated and motivated middle school educator with a passion for inspiring students to reach their full potential. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning needs and promoting a positive classroom environment. Proficient in utilizing technology to enhance the learning experience.

These resume objectives are packed full of action words, focusing less on the tasks and more on the impact that those actions had.

Your resume objective should do the same. Make it as concise and powerful as possible to wow the hiring manager and make them want to read more. 

Examples of a teacher resume skills section

Now onto the resume skills section!

A resume skills section is the part of a teacher's resume where they list their relevant skills and qualifications.

This section is typically placed after the professional summary or objective statement and before the work experience section.

Some technical skills you may want to include are:

• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) like Blackboard or Canvas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite
• Familiarity with educational software or apps, such as Quizlet or Kahoot
• Classroom management strategies and discipline techniques
• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Knowledge of curriculum development and lesson planning
• Multitasking and time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks

These are just a few of the skills you may possess. Spend some time brainstorming a complete list of your skills and then pick the ones that are the most relevant to the job listing to include in your resume. 

Examples of teacher skills in a work experience section

The work experience section is a detailed account of your past job titles, responsibilities and accomplishments as an educator.

Here is one example that you might shape your work experience section after:

ABC Elementary School | August 2018 - Present

• Developed a positive classroom environment that fosters student learning and engagement
• Utilized effective classroom management techniques, including behavior contracts and positive reinforcement strategies
• Created and implemented daily lesson plans that align with state standards and met the needs of diverse learners

Focus on the action in this section. Start each bullet point with a strong verb that highlights your skills. 

If you need more ideas on how to phase certain tasks that you’ve done in specific jobs, there are tools online to help you get the right wording.

More resume tips to snag a teacher job

Great work! You've made some great progress on building a stellar resume! 

Here are just a few more tips to help you craft a winning teacher resume that catches the attention of potential employers.

Highlight your educational background

Here is the section of your resume where you put those hard skills that we talked about earlier. 

Some options to include may be any teaching and educational certifications sponsored by your state, city, or school district. Or you may hold special education or ESL endorsements that you want to list. 

If you’re applying for a public school position, it’s a good idea to check out the requirements on the job listing. These requirements may include relevant skills and experience and/or a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the target subject or teaching area. 

To highlight how you are a good fit for the position, be sure to include how your qualifications match their requirements in this section.

Highlight your professional experience

Your work history should focus on highlighting any relevant teaching experience including:

• Internships
• Volunteer work as a student teacher
• Substitute teacher work
• Time as a support teacher
• Tutoring in a school
• Teaching or working in children’s educational or recreational programs, such as after-school initiatives or summer camps

Numbers can be quite convincing. So if possible, try to include metrics or data that demonstrate the impact you have had on student learning and success.

You will likely also highlight your professional experience in your teacher cover letter. In this section, try to focus less on the technical details of your previous positions and instead showcase your personality, passion for teaching, and enthusiasm for the position.

Teacher salaries and future outlook

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of 2021, the median salary for high school teachers was $61,820 annually. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers earned a median salary of $61,350 per year. Teacher assistants , who often support full-time teachers in schools or universities, earned a median salary of $29,360 per year.

Now it’s important to note that the amount a teacher earns may differ based on various factors such as:

• Years of experience in the role
• The type of school or school district they work at
• The city, state or district where they teach
• Educational qualifications 
• Skill level
• Additional certifications

If you’re teaching in a bigger city, you may be able to look around and compare the salaries and benefits at various schools. Some schools may offer additional benefits like professional development or various incentives.

By doing a number of interviews, you may be able to get multiple offers and then compare them. 

There are lots of factors that will make a school and a teaching position the right fit for you. It’s important to get all the information that you can and make the best decision for you. 

There will always be a need for great teachers to shape the great, young minds of tomorrow. You can make an incredible difference in your students’ lives as their teacher. 

You can rest assured that there will always be teaching positions available and open if you decide to pursue a new direction. 

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10+ Teacher Skills You Need On Your Resume in 2023

June 25, 2023

Teaching is a profession that offers numerous rewards, both personally and professionally. As a teacher, you hold the power to shape young minds, inspire future generations, and make a living while at it.

If you have a passion for a specific subject or field and enjoy sharing knowledge and guiding others, a teaching career offers an ideal platform for you to channel your enthusiasm.

In most schools, teachers are responsible for a variety of daily tasks that contribute to the smooth functioning of the classroom. While the specific tasks vary depending on grade level, subject area, and school policies, some common responsibilities of teachers include:

• Lesson planning
• Delivering instruction
• Students assessment
• Classroom management

To ensure you get hired and perform all the above responsibilities effectively, you need a certain set of skills.

In this guide, we’ll cover all the teaching skills you should consider acquiring and putting on your teacher resume.

Crucial Teacher Skills

Teachers must be skilled in the areas we’re going to cover next. Some of these teacher skills can be learned during the teacher education degree programs and others you can learn on your own as a certified teacher.

1. Communication

Communication is undeniably the most critical skill for an educator because it underpins all aspects of their work.

Effective communication enables teachers to connect with their:  

• Students: To convey information, instructions, and concepts. They must ensure that students understand the subject matter of the lesson. 
• Colleagues: To share ideas, resources, and best practices, contributing to professional growth and enhancing teaching approaches. 
• Parents: To provide regular updates on students’ progress, discuss challenges, and seek parental involvement to support student learning.
• Stakeholders in the education community: To access resources, participate in professional development programs, or engage in collaborative projects.

Each student, parent, colleague, or community member may have unique perspectives, experiences, and expectations. 

Effective teachers actively listen, empathize, and seek to understand these diverse viewpoints. This way, they can adapt their communication style and address concerns or challenges more effectively.

2. Critical Thinking

Critical thinking involves applying reasoning, logic, and reflection to teaching practices, curriculum design, and classroom management.

Critical thinking empowers teachers to analyze, evaluate, and make informed decisions that consider the best interests of their students while aligning with their institution’s goals and standards. 

Teachers in primary and secondary education must navigate educational objectives as well as be aware of parents’ expectations for their children’s learning and discipline. 

Critical thinking enables teachers to strike a balance between meeting academic standards and addressing parental concerns. It helps ensure that the classroom environment is safe, nurturing, and conducive to learning.

Here are a few examples of how critical thinking manifests in teaching:

• Curriculum design: Teachers critically analyze curriculum guidelines, educational standards, and student needs to design effective and engaging lessons. They consider different teaching strategies and select the most appropriate approaches to support learning among their students.
• Problem-solving: In the classroom, teachers encounter a wide range of challenges such as addressing individual student needs, managing disruptive behavior, or adapting to unexpected situations. Critical thinking enables them to develop creative solutions that balance the needs of the students and the overall learning environment.
• Assessment: Teachers use critical thinking to develop meaningful assessments that effectively measure student learning and progress. They analyze assessment data to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement to help students understand their strengths and weaknesses.

3. Patience

Patience is a crucial skill for teachers at all levels because classrooms consist of diverse cultural backgrounds, learning styles, and intellectual abilities. 

Teachers must recognize and respect these differences while maintaining a balance between their own expectations and each student’s unique abilities. Patience enables teachers to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, fostering student growth and success.

For example, students have varying levels of understanding and learning needs. Patience allows teachers to provide individualized support to each student, acknowledging that they may require different approaches and timelines to grasp and apply concepts. Teachers patiently offer additional explanations and extra practice to ensure they understand.

Students may also face challenges in their personal lives that impact their performance and behavior. Patience helps teachers respond calmly and empathetically to these challenges. 

Teachers take the time to understand the underlying issues, provide guidance and support, and help students navigate through difficult situations. They also create a safe space for students to express their concerns and seek assistance.

Another instance where teachers need patience is when developing relationships with students. It takes time and patience to build rapport and trust, and open lines of communication with their students. 

They take the time to listen attentively, value students’ perspectives, and create a sense of belonging in the classroom. Patient teachers understand that nurturing positive relationships contributes to an engaging learning environment.

Patience allows educators to create a nurturing learning environment where students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

4. Leadership

Teachers require leadership skills both inside and outside the classroom. 

Within the classroom, teachers serve as leaders who guide and inspire students toward academic success and personal growth. 

Beyond the classroom, teachers also demonstrate leadership when interacting with fellow teachers and school administrators, contributing to a collaborative educational environment.

For instance, teachers can exercise leadership skills by setting high expectations and providing a positive role model for students to emulate. 

Teachers can also demonstrate leadership by serving as mentors and providing support to less-experienced teachers or student teachers. They can offer guidance, share knowledge, and help foster the growth and professional development of their colleagues.

5. Organization

Teachers must possess strong organizational skills to perform their roles effectively.

Managing materials and students’ assignments efficiently is crucial for creating a productive learning environment. 

In a classroom with potentially up to 30 students, it can be challenging for teachers to stay organized, maximize their instructional time, and ensure that each student receives the attention they need. 

Here are a few tips to help improve organizational skills in the classroom:

• Prepare your lesson plans, notes, and teaching materials at home before the class to save time. This way, you’re able to focus on delivering content during class time and reduce the likelihood of forgetting important information.
• Before starting a lesson, determine the specific learning objectives for that session. Clearly defined goals help you stay focused and enable you to organize your teaching materials and resources better.
• Use a calendar or planner to schedule lessons, mark important deadlines, and track student assignments. This will help you prioritize tasks, allocate appropriate time for each activity, and avoid last-minute rushes.
• Establish a system to manage student assignments You can create a centralized location, such as a folder or tray, where students submit their work.
• Utilize technology to enhance organizational skills in the classroom. There are software applications and online tools available to assist teachers in managing their materials, grading assignments, and tracking student progress. For example, Moodle, Google Classroom, and Evernote.
• Regularly declutter your classroom, organize teaching materials, and ensure that everything has its designated place. This promotes a visually appealing and conducive environment for both teachers and students.
• Establish consistent routines and tasks to help create a sense of structure and order in the classroom. For example, submitting assignments, classroom transitions, and accessing learning resources. 

When students know what is expected of them, it becomes easier to manage their assignments and materials.

By implementing these tips you’ll enhance your organizational skills and create an environment that promotes effective teaching and learning.

6. Time Management

Time management is a crucial aspect of being an efficient teacher. Similar to organizational skills, time management plays a vital role in ensuring that teachers can accomplish their tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a productive learning environment.

For teachers, time management involves effectively allocating and prioritizing their time to:

• Teaching responsibilities
• Administrative tasks
• Student assessments
• Professional development
• Personal well-being. 

It requires the ability to plan and structure their time in a way that maximizes productivity, minimizes distractions, and allows for flexibility when unexpected events arise.

In addition to professional obligations, time management is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 

Teaching can be demanding, and without proper time management, it is easy for educators to feel overwhelmed and experience burnout. 

Teachers can create space for personal activities and self-care, and spend quality time with family and friends by efficiently managing their time.

7. Teamwork

Teamwork enables educators to teach their students the importance of working well in teams and in fostering positive interactions with other school personnel. 

Teachers can create an environment that enhances school culture by demonstrating effective teamwork. Teachers who excel in teamwork help instill the values necessary for students to collaborate effectively. 

They can create opportunities for students to work in groups, encouraging them to communicate, cooperate, and contribute to shared goals. 

Through team-based projects, discussions, and activities, students learn valuable skills such as problem-solving, communication, leadership, and empathy, which are essential for their future success in work and life.

Teamwork is essential for teachers to interact kindly and effectively with administrators, fellow teachers, support staff, and parents. 

Schools function as complex systems, and effective collaboration among all stakeholders is crucial for creating a harmonious and productive learning environment. 

For example, teachers can engage in teamwork by working together to develop curriculum plans, share resources, exchange ideas, and provide mutual support to their colleagues.

They can also participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to reflect and adjust their teaching practices to suit student needs.

8. Listening

Being a good listener plays a vital role in understanding students’ needs and continuously improving teaching efforts. 

By actively listening, you can gather valuable feedback from your students, fellow teachers, and parents, which helps enhance your instructional strategies.

Being a good listener will help you:

• Understand individual student needs and concerns
• Create an inclusive learning environment where students feel seen and heard
• Gather feedback on your teaching styles from students and fellow educators.

The following are examples of listening for teachers in the classrooms:

• Engaging in one-on-one consultations with students to discuss their progress and concerns.
• Facilitating class discussions and listening to students’ contributions.
• Giving out feedback forms to gather input from students about their learning experiences, teaching methods, or classroom dynamics.
• Participating in professional development sessions and listening to presentations, workshops, or seminars to learn new teaching strategies.
• Seeking feedback from parents to understand their perspectives. and address any of their concerns.

You can create an environment that values student voices and promotes open communication by being a good listener.

9. Adaptability

Education is a dynamic field that undergoes continuous change from the teaching approaches to technologies utilized in the classroom.

Furthermore, students come from diverse backgrounds and have varying learning styles, abilities, and interests.

Being able to adapt to these changes is crucial for teachers to provide relevant and meaningful learning experiences.

Here are a few examples of how educators can apply adaptability in teaching:

• Modifying lesson plans and instructional materials based on students’ feedback, interests, and learning styles.
• Adjusting the pace of instruction to accommodate students who require more time or have learning challenges.
• Adapting alternative methods of assessments to provide multiple means of evaluating different students. For example projects and class presentations
• Switching up the seating arrangements or learning environments to accommodate different student preferences and needs.
• Integrating new technologies and digital resources to enhance learning experiences and engage students in new ways.

Being adaptable can enable teachers to respond to the evolving needs of their students in order to prepare them for success in a rapidly changing world.

10. Empathy

Empathy is a fundamental trait for effective teachers because it allows them to understand and connect with their students on a deeper level. 

Working with students requires understanding that they are unique individuals with diverse backgrounds and objectives.

This understanding helps teachers tailor their instruction, provide appropriate support, and build stronger relationships with their students.

Teachers can show empathy by:

• Acknowledging and validating students’ emotions and experiences.
• Being patient and understanding when students face difficulties or make mistakes.
• Celebrating and appreciating students’ diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
• Providing individualized support and guidance to students based on their unique needs and goals.
• Incorporating diverse and inclusive learning materials and perspectives in the curriculum.

Being empathetic helps educators forge stronger connections with their students and improve educational experiences for students.

11. Self-Evaluation

While it is important to receive feedback from others, being able to evaluate yourself is equally as valuable. 

Self-evaluation allows you to reflect on your teaching practices, identify areas for improvement, and take proactive steps to enhance their effectiveness in the classroom.

Becoming a teacher means that you’re ready to be a lifelong learner and you’re well aware that self-evaluation leads to improvement.

You can practice self-evaluation by:

• Reviewing your lesson plans and assessing whether the desired learning outcomes were achieved and if students were actively engaged in the learning process.
• Identifying areas where students may be struggling or excelling, and reflect on your instructional strategies to better meet student needs.
• Keeping a teaching journal to record your reflections, observations, and ideas related to your teaching style. 
• Utilizing self-assessment tools or checklists to evaluate your own teaching methods against established standards or best practices.

Self-evaluation will help you take an active role in your professional development by identifying areas for improvement and setting meaningful goals.

12. Commitment 

Being a good teacher requires a deep sense of dedication and care for your job and students. 

The most successful educators are those who are committed to the growth, well-being, and success of their students, and who approach their teaching career with passion.

Being committed gives you the urge to invest time and effort to ensure the success of your students 

As with any career, teaching comes with its own challenges. Being committed will help you work around different challenges and engage in professional development activities to enhance your teaching styles.

Choosing a field of teaching that aligns with your genuine interests and passions is an excellent way to ensure long-term commitment. 

If you have a deep personal connection to the subject you teach, you’ll always have enthusiasm, expertise, and ability to inspire students throughout your teaching career.

13. Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution is an essential skill for teachers as conflicts are inevitable in any classroom setting. 

Teachers need to be adept at resolving conflicts, whether they arise between themselves and students or among students themselves. 

Handling conflicts effectively sets the tone for a positive learning environment. It also helps avoid disruptions that could hinder learning.

For example, if there is a conflict between two students, the teacher should take immediate action to address the conflict.

The teacher should listen to each side, identify underlying issues causing the conflict and facilitate a calm conversation between the two students.

The teacher should guide the students to brainstorm possible solutions together and encourage them to find common ground and compromise. 

After resolving the conflict, the teacher should encourage them to reflect on the experience. and discuss the lessons learned.

Effective conflict-resolution skills ensure a harmonious classroom environment.

and empower students to resolve conflicts independently. 

Reasons to Choose a Teaching Career

One of the significant advantages of choosing a teaching career is the variety it offers. 

Unlike many other professions that involve a repetitive routine, teaching jobs are constantly broken up with various events and activities. 

Teachers get to experience:

• Sports days
• School trips 
• Celebrations

This variety in daily activities brings excitement to their work. There are also unexpected events or surprises that can arise in the classroom, making each day unique and interesting. For example, a special guest may visit and speak to the class. 

For many teachers, teaching is more of a calling than a career. Teachers have the ability to shape young minds, inspire students, and have a positive impact on their lives. 

The satisfaction that comes from witnessing a student’s progress, growth, and success is the most fulfilling reward of this career path. Choosing a teaching career allows you to utilize the knowledge you acquired during your degree program. 

Whether you specialize in mathematics, history, science, or any other field, you have the opportunity to apply and share your knowledge to contribute to the educational development of students.

There is an ongoing need for qualified teachers across the United States. This ensures job security with plenty of opportunities to explore.

For example, you can teach in public or private schools, or pursue a career in specialized areas such as special education or bilingual education.

When it comes to salary, the average salary for teachers varies based on factors such as experience, location, and the level of education. 

The table below shows the median annual wage for teachers at different educational levels according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS ) as of May 2021.

Even though the salary is not the primary motivation for most teachers, it’s worth considering the competitive pay and benefits that come with the profession.

What is a Teacher Skill?

A teacher skill refers to a set of abilities that educators should possess to effectively carry out their roles in the classroom. 

While formal education and qualifications are essential for becoming a teacher, it’s equally important to focus on developing specific skills that are vital for working in the education industry.

In today’s competitive job market, schools often receive numerous applications for each teaching position they post. As a result, standing out from the competition can be challenging. 

By acquiring and refining relevant teaching skills, you can put yourself above the rest and demonstrate your readiness to excel as an educator.

Skills are required for us to evolve and adapt as society and technology advance. For instance, in the modern era, technology plays a significant role in education. Therefore, teachers must be proficient in using digital resources, tools, and platforms to enhance student learning. 

For example, using educational apps, online research tools, interactive whiteboards, or incorporating multimedia elements into lessons. 

Embracing technology will help you create a learning environment that resonates with today’s digitally connected students.

Final Thoughts

Teacher skills are crucial for effective and impactful teaching. Skilled teachers possess a wide range of competencies that enable them to create engaging learning experiences and cultivate a positive classroom environment.

We offer continuous improvement programs that give you skills that are essential for professional development. We ensure you meet the diverse needs of your students.

In addition, a teacher’s skills significantly impact their job prospects. When applying for teaching positions, a strong skill set sets you apart from other candidates. Visit our skills page and get started.

Let’s help improve your skills and keep you relevant in this competitive job market.

Certified vs Non-Certified Teacher - Main Difference in 2023

June 25, 2023 by bryan

Texas Teachers Certification Areas

Texas teachers currently offers 50+ certification areas:.

• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 6–12 (272)
• American Sign Language (ASL) (184)
• Art EC–12 (178)
• Bilingual Education Supplemental (164)
• Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) Spanish (190)
• Business and Finance 6–12 (276)
• Chemistry 7–12 (240)
• Computer Science 8–12 (241)
• Core Subjects EC-6 (291)
• Core Subjects 4–8 (211)
• Dance 6–12 (279)
• English as a Second Language Supplemental (154)
• English Language Arts and Reading 4–8 (117)
• English Language Arts and Reading 7–12 (231)
• English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies 4–8 (113)
• Family and Consumer Sciences EC-12 (200)
• Health EC–12 (157)
• Health Science 6–12 (273)
• History 7–12 (233)
• Journalism 7–12 (256)
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Arabic EC–12 (600 & 605)
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE) French EC–12 (610)
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE) German EC–12 (611)
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Latin EC–12 (612)
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Japanese EC–12 (602 & 607)
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Mandarin Chinese EC–12 (601 & 606)
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Russian EC–12 (603 & 608)
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish EC–12 (613)
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Vietnamese EC–12 (604 & 609)
• Life Science 7–12 (238)
• Marketing 6–12 (275)
• Mathematics 4–8 (115)
• Mathematics 7–12 (235)
• Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering 6–12 (274)
• Mathematics/Science 4–8 (114)
• Music EC–12 (177)
• Physical Education EC–12 (158)
• Physical Science 6–12 (237)
• Physics/Mathematics 7–12 (243)
• Science 4–8 (116)
• Science 7–12 (236)
• Social Studies 4–8 (118)
• Social Studies 7–12 (232)
• Special Education EC–12 (161)
• Speech 7–12 (129)
• Technology Applications EC–12 (242)
• Technology Education 6–12 (171)
• Texas Assessment of Sign Communication–American Sign Language™ (TASC–ASL™) (073)
• Theatre EC–12 (180)
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Teacher Skills Resume: Our Best Tips for Crafting a Skills-Based Resume for Teachers (2024)

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Looking for help crafting your teacher skills resume? Y ou’re in the right place!

In today’s education landscape, standing out as a teacher goes beyond qualifications and experience. A skills-based teacher resume is the key to showcasing your unique abilities and making a lasting impact.

By emphasizing your capabilities and achievements, you highlight what sets you apart in the competitive job market. I should know because I’ve been seeing, using, and recommending these tricks since I started working in HR in the early 2000s.

Education institutions seek teachers with a diverse skill set including critical thinking, communication, and organization, making a skills-based approach essential for success.

Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of crafting a teacher skills resume that doesn’t just pass the ATS (Applicant Tracking System) screening but grabs the attention of recruiters and hiring managers alike.

With careful thought and strategic planning, your resume can open doors to opportunities that align not just with your experience, but with your passion for teaching and imparting knowledge. So let’s jump in!

Understanding the Teacher Skills Resume

To land a teaching job, crafting a skills-based resume highlighting abilities like critical thinking, patience, communication, and organization, tailored for both classroom and online settings can set you apart!

Whether it’s for a teaching job or a new career outside of education in which you want to showcase your transferable skills for teachers , a skills-based resume is a great choice!

Teacher Skills Resume Definition and Importance

Imagine your resume as a personal brochure, one that’s designed to sell your most invaluable asset: your skills.

A teacher skills resume moves beyond mere job titles to highlight how you can contribute to a school’s success. It’s about shining a light on the unique toolkit you’ve compiled through both experience and passion for teaching.

Why is this shift important? In today’s competitive job market, schools are inundated with applications from qualified individuals.

However, those who can effectively communicate not just what they’ve done but how their particular mix of skills can add value to an institution stand out.

It’s not just about having experience; it’s about having the right kind of experience and the ability to apply it in diverse educational settings.

Skills-Based vs. Chronological Resume

A chronological resume is like a timeline, detailing your job history in reverse order and focusing mainly on your positions and where you’ve worked. It’s straightforward but doesn’t always give you the chance to highlight what makes you unique.

On the flip side, a skills-based resume , also known as a functional resume, flips the script. Instead of a timeline, it categorizes your skills and achievements, tailored to the teaching position you’re eyeing.

Skills-Based Resume for a Teacher

Consider Mrs. Smith, a high school English teacher looking to transition into educational technology. A chronological resume would list her teaching positions, with perhaps a bullet point or two about integrating technology into her lessons.

But a skills-based resume? It would include a section highlighting her expertise in educational technology, specific success stories, and measurable outcomes of her projects, presenting her as an ideal candidate for the role.

This approach not only highlights your strengths but also allows you to tailor your application to each specific job, showcasing the skills most relevant to that position.

In doing so, you’re not just a candidate; you’re the solution to a school’s needs, a bridge to their future success. And that’s a powerful position to be in.

Crafting Your Teacher Skills Resume

Now that you know why a teacher skills resume is important, let’s discuss how to actually write one.

Identifying Your Key Skills

The cornerstone of a remarkable teacher skills resume starts with a deep dive into your professional self. Begin by drafting a comprehensive inventory of your skills.

But here’s the kicker: don’t just list them, weave them into the narrative of your teaching career . Think beyond the standard fare of patience and communication.

Have you spearheaded a digital literacy program, or maybe championed a school-wide initiative on inclusive education?

Remember, this is about spotlighting skills that connect directly to the needs and goals of potential employers.

Visualize the job description as a secret map, where the skills highlighted are treasure troves waiting to be claimed by the right candidate—you.

Match your skills to their needs, and suddenly, you’re not just a teacher; you’re a solution provider they’ve been searching for.

Organizing Your Teacher Skills Resume

With your skills inventory ready, the next step is to organize them in a manner that captures the attention of hiring managers within seconds. Think of your resume as a webpage that needs to be both user-friendly and informative.

Start with a brief introduction or summary at the top, highlighting your most impressive skills and accomplishments. Follow this up with sections dedicated to your teaching philosophy, key skills, experiences, and educational background.

To really stand out, consider categorizing your skills into themes such as Classroom Management, Digital Literacy, or Curriculum Development .

This thematic approach not only makes your resume easier to digest but also illustrates your multifaceted capabilities. Remember, organization and structure are your allies in making a compelling case for your candidacy.

Writing Compelling Descriptions in a Teacher Skills Resume

Now that your resume is taking shape, it’s time to breathe life into it. Instead of merely listing skills, elaborate on them with tangible examples. Let’s say you’re highlighting your proficiency in classroom management.

Don’t stop there. As your profile forms, bring it to life. Rather than just listing skills, expand on them with real examples. For instance, if you’re showcasing your classroom management skills use specific examples.

A rule of thumb is to tailor your descriptions to the specific teaching position you’re applying for. Align your examples with the institution’s values, goals, and the role’s requirements.

This bespoke approach not only demonstrates your relevant experience but also your commitment and potential as a perfect fit for their team.

By identifying your key skills, organizing them effectively, and writing compelling descriptions, you transform your resume from a simple document into a testament to your professional journey and potential.

It’s not just about landing a job—it’s about opening doors to opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference.

Essential Skills for Teachers’ Resumes

Now that you know what to write, let’s talk about the teaching skills you can include on your resume! Whether this is an online teaching gig or a classroom role, you probably have developed a lot of of these in your work already.

Classroom Management, Organization, and Curriculum Planning

• Delegation : Efficiently assigning tasks to ensure smooth classroom operations.
• Meeting Deadlines : Consistently submitting grades, assessments, and reports in a timely manner.
• Grading : Fair and accurate assessment of student work.
• Maintaining Attendance Records : Keeping accurate track of student attendance.
• Planning and Preparing Lessons : Developing engaging and educational lesson plans .
• Prioritization : Focusing on tasks that significantly impact student learning.
• Report Card Writing : Communicating student progress effectively to parents and guardians.
• Scheduling : Managing classroom and school-wide schedules efficiently.
• Establishing Trusting Relationships with Students : Creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Engaging Students in Lessons : Utilizing various teaching methods to maintain student interest.
• Recognizing and Applauding Students’ Efforts : Motivating students through positive reinforcement.

Communication, Leadership, and Teamwork

• Collaboration : Working effectively with colleagues and administration.
• Giving Feedback : Providing constructive criticism to foster student growth.
• Language Skills : Communicating clearly and effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Public Speaking : Confidently addressing students, parents, and colleagues.
• Cultural Sensitivity : Understanding and appreciating diverse student backgrounds.
• Leadership Skills : Inspiring and guiding students towards achieving their potential.
• Listening Skills : Paying attention to and valuing others’ viewpoints.
• Report Writing Skills : Creating detailed and informative reports on student progress.

Time Management, Computer Skills, and Online Teaching

• Coordination : Effectively juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Decision Making : Choosing the best course of action for educational outcomes.
• Delegating and Outsourcing Tasks : Utilizing resources to enhance teaching efficiency.
• Goal-Setting : Establishing clear, achievable objectives for students and classes.
• Managing Appointments : Organizing meetings with parents, colleagues, and students.
• Multitasking Skills : Handling various tasks without compromising quality.
• Planning : Structuring lessons and activities to maximize learning .
• Prioritizing : Focusing on the most important tasks to enhance learning outcomes.
• Administrative Skills : Managing classroom and student information digitally.
• Database Handling : Keeping track of student data and educational resources.
• Google Suite : Utilizing Google applications for teaching and administration.
• Microsoft Office : Creating documents, presentations, and spreadsheets for class use.
• Virtual Meeting Coordination : Organizing and conducting effective online lessons .

Attention to Detail, Enthusiasm, and Imaginative Thinking

• Adaptability : Flexibly adjusting to new teaching methods and classroom environments.
• Analytical Skills : Evaluating student performance to improve teaching strategies .
• Critical Thinking Skills : Developing and encouraging logical thinking and problem-solving.
• Expertise with Numbers : Utilizing mathematical concepts to teach and assess students.
• Editing and Proofreading : Ensuring teaching materials and communications are error-free.
• Observation : Recognizing changes in student behavior and performance for early intervention.
• Interpersonal Skills : Building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Motivational Skills : Encouraging and inspiring students to achieve their best.
• Honesty : Fostering a culture of integrity and trust within the classroom.
• Patience : Managing classroom challenges with understanding and perseverance.
• Strong Work Ethic : Demonstrating commitment and dedication to teaching and student success.

Showcasing Your Skills Effectively

Showcasing your skills is very important because it allows potential employers or clients to get a better understanding of what you have to offer.

In today’s competitive job market, having a strong personal brand and showcasing your skills is essential for standing out among other candidates.

Including Tangible Results and Achievements

When painting the picture of your professional journey, the magic lies in the details. It’s one thing to state that you’re adept at classroom management, but it’s another to illustrate this skill with tangible results and achievements .

Imagine saying, “Implemented a new classroom management strategy that reduced disciplinary issues by 30% within the first semester.”

Suddenly, your skills are no longer abstract concepts but proven successes that have positively impacted your teaching environment.

Quantifying your achievements does wonders. These details add credibility and substance to your resume, whether it’s through percentages, numbers of students impacted, or specific milestones reached.

They tell a story of growth, impact, and dedication—that you’re not just going through the motions, but actively contributing to and enhancing the learning experience.

The Role of Referrals and Recommendations

In the world of education, where relationships and community-building are paramount, referrals and recommendations can serve as powerful endorsements of your skills and character.

They are the professional world’s version of “word of mouth” advertising, carrying significant weight.

A glowing recommendation from a principal, colleague, or parent can often highlight your skills and achievements in ways that your own writing cannot.

Incorporating these into your resume or application can be a game-changer. Whether it’s a brief quote on your resume or detailed letters along with your application, these referrals are a testament to your abilities and impact as an teacher.

They provide a multi-dimensional view of you as a teacher that underscores your skills, achievements, and the positive influence you have on others.

Remember, showcasing your skills effectively is not just about listing what you’re capable of; it’s about weaving a narrative that highlights the real-world impact of these abilities.

Through tangible achievements and the backing of your community, your resume becomes more than a document—it becomes a compelling story of your teaching journey.

Common Teacher Skills Resume Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

You know what to do to create your teacher skills resume, but there are also some things you shouldn’t do. Avoiding these will help strengthen your application, too.

Overcrowding with Too Many Skills

A resume bursting at the seams with skills might seem like a good idea, but it often leads to the exact opposite of the intended effect. Think of your resume as a highlight reel, not a comprehensive documentary of your career.

The key is to focus on quality over quantity .

Concentrate on the skills most relevant to the job you’re applying for and those that you excel in. Opt for a selective resume approach to highlight your top talents effectively. Emphasizing everything may diminish the impact of key strengths.

Lack of Specific Examples

Stating that you’re a “good communicator” or an “effective leader” is alright, but without concrete examples, these claims fall flat.

The true power of your resume lies in your ability to showcase instances where your skills made a tangible difference.

Did your communication strategy increase parent involvement? Did your leadership facilitate a turnaround in student performance?

Specific examples lend weight to your claims, transforming them from generic boasts to credible testimonials of your abilities.

Neglecting the Format and Design

A well-organized resume is not just about aesthetics; it’s about respect for the reader’s time and attention. A cluttered, hard-to-read resume might quickly find its way to the “no” pile, no matter how impressive the content.

Pay attention to format and design . Use clear headings, bullet points for readability, and ensure there’s ample white space. The goal is to create a document that invites the reader in, not one that overwhelms at first glance.

An elegant, clean design speaks volumes about your professionalism and attention to detail—qualities every educator needs.

Avoiding these pitfalls isn’t just about crafting a better resume; it’s about crafting a more compelling narrative of your career.

It’s about ensuring that your story, told through the prism of your skills and achievements, resonates with those who have the power to open new doors for you in your teaching career.

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Final Thoughts on Writing a Teacher Skills Resume

At its core, a teacher skills resume is more than a document outlining your experience and qualifications. It’s your personal manifesto—a statement of who you are as an educator, what you believe in, and how you make a difference in your students’ lives.

Crafting such a resume requires introspection, creativity, and a strategic mindset. It’s about choosing the right skills , organizing them effectively , and showcasing tangible results that speak volumes about your impact as a teacher.

Remember, every resume section, from critical thinking to teaching passion, reveals a piece of your story. Avoid overcrowding with excessive skills, focus on specific effective examples, and ensure the format enhances your content.

A well-crafted teacher skills resume helps you shine and attracts opportunities aligned with your values.

In the end, whether you’re applying for a position in a traditional classroom setting or venturing into the world of online teaching , the goal remains the same: to demonstrate your unique blend of skills and passions in a way that captivates and convinces.

So, take a deep breath, channel your inner storytelling prowess, and craft a resume that does justice to your dedication and impact as an educator. The journey to your next great teaching opportunity begins with this document—make it count.

Teacher Skills Resume FAQs

Do you still have questions about teacher skills resumes? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

How can I tailor my skills resume for different teaching positions?

Customizing your resume for different teaching roles is like selecting the right key for a lock—it’s essential for a perfect fit. Start by thoroughly reading the job description . Tailor your resume to match the employer’s priorities. For tech-focused schools, emphasize digital literacy. For inclusive education roles, highlight creating diverse learning environments. Show you’re attentive and fully invested by customizing your resume.

Is it necessary to update my skills resume regularly?

Absolutely, yes. Think of your resume as a living document that grows and evolves with your professional experiences. Consistent updates ensure that your latest achievements and skills are accurately represented, keeping you ready for any opportunity that comes your way. Regularly updating your resume ensures you always present the best version of your professional self, highlighting achievements like certifications, successful projects, and innovative teaching methods.

How can I ensure my skills stand out to recruiters?

To make your skills pop off the page, focus on specificity and relevance . Avoid generic phrases that could apply to anyone. Instead, detail the unique contributions you’ve made in your roles. Quantify achievements with numbers, e.g., “Boosted student engagement in science classes by 40% through interactive experiments.” Utilize endorsements from peers, supervisors, or mentees to enhance credibility and personalize your skills and accomplishments. Remember, in a sea of sameness, specificity, relevance, and authenticity are your best allies to stand out.

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Best Teacher Resume Skills to List

When it comes to creating an impressive teacher resume, it’s important to highlight the skills that make you stand out. Did you know that including specific, job-related skills on your resume can substantially increase your chances of getting noticed?

So, it’s crucial to list the best teacher resume skills that match the requirements of the job. This way, you can show off your strengths and demonstrate how you can make a valuable contribution in the field of education.

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What Are Teacher Skills

Teacher skills are the abilities that make educators great at what they do. These skills include things like being a good communicator, which helps them connect with students and make learning fun. They’re also really organized and manage their time well, so they can plan lessons and keep things running smoothly in the classroom.

Teachers are adaptable too, meaning they can adjust their teaching style to fit different students’ needs. They’re experts in their subject matter and know how to give helpful feedback to help students grow. Plus, they’re masters at managing the classroom, solving problems, and coming up with creative ways to teach.

Jobs That Require Teacher Skills

Did you know that teacher skills are in demand beyond the traditional classroom? Many jobs recognize the value of teaching expertise and seek individuals with strong communication, adaptability, and instructional abilities. Plus, according to BLS , 123,000 new openings are projected for teachers every year over the next decade.

• Classroom teacher (elementary, middle school, high school)
• Special education teacher
• ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher
• Tutor or private instructor
• Online instructor or e-learning facilitator
• College or university professor
• Education consultant or trainer
• Curriculum developer
• School administrator or principal
• Education program coordinator
• Instructional coach or mentor
• Childcare provider or early childhood educator
• Adult education instructor
• Education policy analyst or researcher
• Textbook author or editor
• Educational content creator or curriculum writer

1. Classroom Management

A teacher should be able to create a positive and well-structured learning environment to promote student engagement and maintain discipline.

Example: Implemented effective behavior management strategies resulting in improved classroom dynamics and increased student participation.

2. Differentiated Instruction

Skill in adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of individual students is highly valued in the education industry. 

Example: Developed and implemented customized lesson plans to accommodate various learning abilities, resulting in improved academic performance among students with different learning styles.

3. Communication

Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to effectively convey information and make meaningful interactions with students, parents, and colleagues smoother. 

Example: Established open lines of communication with parents through regular newsletters and parent-teacher conferences, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

4. Curriculum Development

Teachers should also possess expertise in designing and developing curriculum materials and instructional resources aligned with educational standards and learning objectives.

Example: Created engaging lesson plans integrating multimedia resources, hands-on activities, and assessments to enhance student comprehension and achievement.

5. Assessment and Feedback

Teachers should be capable of assessing student progress, providing constructive feedback, and utilizing various assessment tools to evaluate learning outcomes.

Example: Implemented formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, providing timely feedback to guide students’ academic growth.

6. Technology Integration

Mention your ability to effectively integrate technology tools and resources into teaching practices to enhance student learning and engagement 

Example: Utilized educational software, interactive whiteboards, and online platforms to deliver engaging lessons and facilitate interactive learning experiences.

7. Collaboration

Teachers need to collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and parents to foster a supportive and collaborative educational community.

Example: Participated in grade-level team meetings, collaborating with fellow teachers to develop cross-curricular projects and share best practices.

8. Cultural Competence

Teachers should be able to create an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment that values and respects the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of students.

Example: Developed culturally diverse instructional materials and incorporated multicultural perspectives into lessons, fostering an inclusive classroom environment that celebrated student diversity.

9. Parental Involvement

Building positive relationships with parents and guardians, involving them in their child’s education, and effectively communicating student progress and achievements is an important skill to showcase on your resume. 

Example: Implemented regular parent communication initiatives, including weekly progress reports and parent workshops, resulting in increased parental engagement and support for students’ academic success.

10. Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Another highly valued skill for teachers today is the familiarity with developing and implementing IEPs for students with special needs, including setting specific goals, designing accommodations, and collaborating with parents and support services.

Example: Collaborated with special education team members to develop and implement personalized IEPs, ensuring individualized support and accommodations for students with diverse learning needs.

Where to Add Teacher Skills in Your Resume

When creating your resume, it’s important to strategically include your teacher skills in relevant sections to highlight your qualifications. Here are a few key areas where you can add your teacher skills.

• Skills Section: Create a dedicated section near the top of your resume specifically for listing your teacher skills. Use bullet points to highlight each skill, making it easy for hiring managers to identify your areas of expertise at a glance.
• Summary/Objective Statement: Incorporate some of your key teacher skills within your summary or objective statement. This provides a brief overview of your qualifications and immediately showcases your relevant strengths to potential employers.
• Experience Section: As you describe your teaching experience in the professional experience section, include specific teacher skills that were instrumental in your success. For each role or position, highlight the skills utilized and their impact on student learning, classroom management, or other relevant aspects of teaching.
• Certifications and Training: If you have obtained any teaching certifications, include them in a separate section of your resume. This demonstrates your commitment to professional development and validates your expertise in specific areas.

Example of a Teacher Resume

Jane Smith 123 Main Street Anytown, USA 12345 (555) 123-4567 [email protected] Objective: Dedicated and enthusiastic professional seeking a position as a Teacher to utilize my passion for education and create a positive learning environment for students. Skills: – Elementary curriculum and instructional methodologies – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – Proficient in using educational technology tools and platforms  – Ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment  – Experience with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) Experience: Elementary School Teacher, XYZ Elementary School, Anytown, USA 2019 – Present – Plan and deliver engaging lessons based on the curriculum, ensuring effective learning outcomes for students. – Employ a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs. – Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and collaboration. – Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and provide timely feedback. – Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement school-wide initiatives and activities. – Communicate regularly with parents to discuss student performance and address any concerns. Student Teacher, ABC Elementary School, Anytown, USA 2017-2019 – Assisted in developing lesson plans and materials for various subjects and grade levels. – Conducted small-group instruction and provided individualized support to students. – Assessed student performance and provided feedback to the supervising teacher. – Participated in parent-teacher conferences and contributed to student progress reports. Education: Bachelor of Education, ABC University, Anytown, USA Major: Elementary Education Graduation Year: 2016 Certifications: Teaching Certification, State of Anytown, USA, 2016 CPR and First Aid Certification, 2017

How to Improve Teacher Skills

Here are several effective strategies for how to improve your teaching skills:

• Engage in professional development opportunities, such as attending workshops, conferences, and seminars, to stay updated with the latest teaching methodologies, strategies, and research.
• Regularly reflect on your teaching practices, lesson plans, and classroom management techniques. Analyze what worked well and areas for improvement. Consider seeking feedback from colleagues, mentors, or administrators.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to share ideas, resources, and best practices. Participate in team teaching, co-planning, or professional learning communities to gain insights from others and enhance your own teaching skills.
• Explore and incorporate educational technology tools and platforms into your teaching practices. Learn how to effectively use technology to enhance instruction, engage students, and facilitate learning.
• Engage in regular self-reflection to evaluate your teaching practices, set goals for improvement, and track your progress. Identify areas where you can grow and seek opportunities for self-improvement.

The best teacher resume skills to list should showcase your abilities and strengths as an educator. These skills should demonstrate your expertise in instructional methods, classroom management, communication, and adaptability. Including skills such as technology integration, differentiation, assessment, and cultural competence will highlight your commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for students.

Additionally, emphasizing your commitment to professional development and reflective practice will showcase your willingness to continuously improve and stay up-to-date with the latest teaching practices.

What Skills Are Important for a Teacher Resume?

Some of the most important skills for a teacher resume include classroom management, differentiated instruction, curriculum development, communication, and technology integration.

How to List Art Skills on Resume for an Art Teacher Job?

When listing art skills on a resume for an art teacher job, consider including the following:

• Proficiency in various art mediums (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture)
• Knowledge of art history and art appreciation
• Ability to teach different art techniques and styles
• Experience with art materials and tools
• Understanding of color theory and composition
• Familiarity with digital art software and technology
• Strong creativity and artistic expression

What Should I Put on My Resume for a Teaching Job?

When creating a resume for a teaching job, consider including the following:

• Contact Information: include your full name, address, phone number, and email address.
• Objective Statement: Write a concise statement that highlights your career goals and your passion for education.
• Relevant Skills: Highlight key skills such as instructional methods, classroom management, communication, technology integration, assessment, differentiation, and cultural competence.
• Teaching Experience: Detail your teaching experience, including the names of schools, positions held, and dates of employment. Describe your responsibilities, achievements, and any notable projects or initiatives.
• Education: List your educational background, including degrees earned, institutions attended, and graduation dates.
• Certifications: Include any teaching certifications or licenses you hold, along with the issuing authority and expiration dates.

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What Are the Skills Needed to Be a Teacher?

Top skills and qualities of a teacher for resume, final thoughts, skills and qualities of a teacher cv: the top 20 teaching skills.

Updated January 12, 2024

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A good teacher’s skill set is as diverse and unique as the job is.

Unlike many professions, teachers spend the majority of their days in face-to-face communication with hundreds of children and other staff members.

A good teacher has as much knowledge of their subject as they do of pedagogical theory and practice, in addition to their students’ unique needs, strengths and motivations.

What is more, teaching is a practice. Good teachers arrive each day with a will to improve and try new strategies for empowering student progress; they take responsibility for driving their own professional development by seeking out new teaching strategies and integrating these into their day-to-day work.

A good teacher values their soft skills as much as their hard skills .

Communication, organization, relationship building, negotiation, speaking in front of large groups and the ability to give productive, helpful feedback in a sensitive way are all as, if not more, essential to the job than having a deep understanding of pedagogy and a passion for their subject.

Most of all, teachers need to be people who embrace and love learning and take energy from watching others do the same.

As teachers progress through their careers they will inevitably specialize and develop parts of their practice and skill set that let them stand out and be unique.

It is important as a teacher, as it is in any job, to retain an awareness of what makes you an outstanding education professional, and be able to highlight and articulate these unique teaching skills for resume .

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Effective teaching relies on a valuable set of teaching skills that are essential for success. If you aspire to become an educator, showcasing these crucial teaching skills on your CV can significantly enhance your prospects of securing a teaching position.

Here are the Top 20 skills for a teacher resume and, the most important skills and qualities of a teacher:

Top 11 Teaching Skills for Your Resume

1. subject knowledge.

For all stages of teaching, from kindergarten through to K-12 and high school, the backbone of any teacher's professional ability is an evolving knowledge of their subject, and a passion driving their willingness to share it with others.

Teachers need to highlight any special interests or strengths within their subject knowledge on their teacher resume.

For example, a history teacher might have a special interest in the Second World War or medieval history.

If in a previous role, you developed any projects or schemes of work in a particular area of your subject or led any successful extracurricular activities, these can be great ways to evidence that you are passionate about your subject and have devised skillful strategies for sharing that knowledge.

2. Technological Skills

With a rapid increase in the use of blended learning in schools, teachers need to have a strong grasp of new education technology and strategies for implementing this effectively in the classroom and for home learning.

Interesting and creative strategies for using technology for learning will be highly valued by schools .

Especially in cases where the use of technology makes the classroom a more inclusive environment for students with special needs or for whom English is a second language.

There are plenty of cloud-based software for creating music, recording podcasts, collaborating, mind mapping and creating presentations, many of which are free and designed for young people to use.

Any particular passions for integrating technology into the classroom will be highly valued by schools and should be highlighted on a teacher resume.

3. Adaptability

A teacher’s average working day comprises face-to-face teaching in the classroom, planning time, assessment and one-to-one work with students.

Teachers may also take on other responsibilities as they progress in their careers, such as taking lead on certain curriculum subjects or responsibility for pastoral care.

Therefore it is imperative for good teachers to be able to shift gears and undertake a variety of tasks during the day.

The demands of teaching are ever shifting , with new strategies for effective progress assessment and new curriculums being introduced on a termly basis.

So, adaptability is a soft skill that is important to demonstrate on a teacher resume.

4. Strategies for Inclusion

Inclusion in the classroom means demonstrating cultural awareness, understanding special educational needs and being able to communicate with students who speak multiple languages , while providing challenge and support for students at different stages of their learning journey.

Teachers who demonstrate these consistently are highly skilled and, while each school has its particular demands and demographic, should highlight their particular strategies and achievements in creating an inclusive environment on their teacher resume.

Examples could include:

• Adapting their curriculum to reflect the cultures of the students in front of them
• Providing all students with choice and voice in their learning process
• Differentiating tasks and providing resources for students who need challenge support

5. Coaching Skills

Coaches help others develop by asking great questions. This is one of the most empowering teaching skills that can be developed .

There is plenty of research that shows planning and carefully verbalizing questions can help learners reach deeper levels of understanding, retain more information and develop skills faster.

Really great teachers can even help their pupils learn to construct and ask better questions themselves.

Teachers who take an interest in coaching models and strategies should highlight these on their teacher resumes.

Perhaps you took a course, have certification or simply incorporate aspects from certain models into your practice.

6. Leadership

Schools are usually hierarchical organizations with clear leadership structures.

The main way for a teacher to progress in their career is to escalate to middle leadership and, eventually, become a principal or assistant leader.

Therefore, leadership skills are important teaching skills that can be easily developed in the classroom.

Being able to capture the attention of a large group, help them come to collective decisions and work together towards progress are all skills that can be applied in middle management or leadership roles .

So, emphasizing leadership skills on a teacher resume is important both for classroom teachers and for those wanting to progress in their careers.

Communication Skills

7. listening.

The first thing a great teacher does is listen to their students .

Children can take longer to articulate their thoughts and feelings than adults, and great teachers understand that they need time and space to explain themselves and receive feedback on their learning processes.

Listening and analyzing what was said are key teaching skills, and may be the teacher’s main method for assessing and evaluating a class’s progress.

8. Speaking in Front of Large Groups

As well as speaking in the classroom, teachers are often required to speak at whole school events and lead gatherings, events and activities with large groups.

Therefore, having the confidence to speak in front of large groups is an essential skill for a teacher.

Particularly in performing arts subjects, teachers need to have the confidence to be slightly vulnerable yet playful and lead a large group in a fun, relatable way.

It takes time and practice to really show confidence in leading groups , and those teachers who enjoy and excel at it will be valuable to any school, so this is a skill worth emphasizing on a teaching resume.

9. Presenting

Teachers should be able to present work in a way that is accessible, engaging and useful to their students.

Presentation in teaching involves some creativity – teachers need to be able to create colorful resources, differentiated for children at different stages of their learning journey.

Presenting resources well also provides students with a standard to aspire to in their own work; modeling high-quality outcomes is an essential part of a teacher's communication with their students.

Teachers also need to be able to create excellent, captivating visuals for smart boards and displays for the classroom to create a vibrant, stimulating atmosphere for learning.

Teachers with particularly creative approaches who enjoy developing and sharing resources will be highly valued by schools. If this is one of your strengths as a teacher, be sure to highlight this on your teacher resume.

10. Writing

Teachers should be able to communicate as effectively in written English as in spoken English .

This applies to such things as spelling and grammar alongside clarity – both in the words chosen and the medium itself.

Teachers may need to practice their handwriting so they can write clearly on whiteboards, smart boards and flip charts, making good use of the visual workspace to ensure their writing is clear to students.

The quality of your written English should evidence itself in your teacher resume. However, it is still worth highlighting on your teacher resume that writing is one of your strong communication skills .

11. Giving Appropriate Feedback

Teachers should be able to give constructive, motivating feedback , both verbally while in the classroom and in writing when marking work.

There are various strategies for giving written feedback to students and each school you work in is likely to have a different marking policy to ensure that feedback is consistent across the whole school.

If you feel that you have developed a particularly effective strategy for delivering consistent feedback, then this is worth highlighting on your teacher resume.

Top 9 Qualities of a Good Teacher to Include on Your Teacher CV

In the world of education, the impact of a good teacher is immeasurable.

However, what makes an outstanding teacher? What qualities make a good teacher truly exceptional? These questions have long intrigued educators, parents, and students alike.

This section will delve into the heart and soul of effective teaching, uncovering the teacher qualities that not only define excellence but also leave an indelible mark on the lives of those they touch.

We've identified 9 pivotal qualities of a good teacher that contribute to the transformational power of education:

1. Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence, including empathy and an interest in the emotional wellbeing of others, is of paramount importance as a soft skill for any teacher.

Teaching is an emotionally invested profession, and student behavior requires empathy to understand and support each individual in the right way .

Emotional intelligence forms the foundations for building great relationships quickly with all students, to best help them learn.

Consider using your cover letter to give examples of times you used your emotional intelligence to help a student having a difficult time process their experiences and come to a better place suitable for learning.

2. Patience

Teaching is a demanding profession. Working with young people can often be frustrating, especially in situations where they do not understand the work despite a teacher’s best efforts or when their emotional wellbeing disrupts their ability to focus in the classroom.

Patience on the day-to-day, alongside patience in committing to a long-term strategy for progress and accepting that students may take steps back before they take steps forward , is an essential skill for teaching.

3. Organizational

Teachers have to balance delivering lessons with long, medium and short term planning, continual assessment, marking, and communicating with parents.

In addition to this, most schools will require that teachers attend weekly training and continued professional development courses, and sometimes take responsibility for delivering these.

When so much of your time is blocked out by delivering lessons, it is imperative that teachers can plan and organize their time to complete administrative work.

Teachers also need to be able to organize and keep track of resources within their classrooms, often with little-to-no support.

Therefore, organization is a key skill for any teacher to have to support them in many different areas of their work.

4. Relationship Building

Teachers who actively invest in building positive relationships with every student and can understand why students behave in the way they do will make a great impact.

If you are a teacher with a track record of forming positive relationships with students, and can evidence these, then ensure to mention this on your teacher resume.

5. Creativity and Imagination

Being a great teacher requires going beyond having a passion for your chosen subject. To be a great teacher, you have to switch on the imaginations and curiosity of young people , and this requires creativity.

Children need a variety of activities that stimulate all their senses and capacities in order to stay focused and engaged; so great teachers need to draw on all their skills and experiences to create learning strategies that actually have an impact.

Teachers can draw on artistic skills, acting skills and their memories of activities in schools that helped them to learn.

Creativity in teaching means cross-pollinating all of these to create the best experiences possible for students.

If you are a teacher who really empowers their practice with innovative, creative and imaginative strategies, be sure to evidence these on your teacher resume.

6. Resilience

Teachers put in long hours, with 1 in 4 teachers working more than 60 hours a week .

During a working day, the mental gear-shifts between different tasks are demanding – performing, speaking, negotiating, planning, assessing, analyzing, communicating, reflecting, writing and creating resources are all activities that a teacher might undertake in an average day.

So, teaching requires stamina and resilience that is physical, as well as mental and emotional.

If you feel you have shown resilience in the face of particular challenges in teaching, include these on your teacher resume.

7. Conflict Resolution

Conflict is something teachers will encounter every day .

Conflict arises between students in classrooms and needs to be managed carefully, perhaps by planning where students sit so they can focus and not be distracted by arguments, and by taking time to facilitate calming conversations between young people between lessons and out of hours.

Conflict arises between families and schools too, and it may fall to a teacher to communicate with a family when a student has behaved poorly or when the family has a complaint.

Having mediation skills and being able to see both sides of an argument is therefore an essential skill for any teacher.

8. Personal Development

Teaching is a practice, and also a role in which you are largely left to your own devices once you are qualified and experienced.

Once you are working independently from a mentor, it falls to you as a teacher to consciously self-evaluate and develop by testing new strategies, activities and ways of communicating with students, plus staying up to date with the latest pedagogical research .

Teachers who are motivated to develop and improve will progress in their careers faster, and evidencing any personal development success (either through training and certificates or through examples of work) on your teacher resume will be essential in creating career progress.

9. Time Management

Time management is critical to any teacher's success .

While teachers work long and demanding hours, there are relatively few hours set aside in a teacher’s schedule for planning and administration.

In order to maintain your wellbeing as a teacher, it is important to manage your work schedule carefully, so you take as little learning or work home with you as possible.

The most successful teachers manage their time so their planning is completed well in advance, their resources are ready from previous years’ work, and so they can give most of their focus to their students during their working days .

Managing time is a key skill to evidence on your teacher cv.

Teaching is a unique profession in its emotional, intellectual and physical demands. The wealth of soft and hard skills teachers require are broad, and so it can be hard to identify the best skills and qualities to list on a teacher CV.

Reflect on what makes you a good teacher and the ways in which you can demonstrate or evidence this through previous work you have done.

There is not space on a resume to list all your teaching skills, so choose the ones that make you an outstanding educator and that you have concrete evidence and statistics to back up.

Each school will have different values, expectations and requirements that they are looking for when recruiting new teachers, and these should be made clear in job adverts.

With each school you apply to, tailor your teacher resume and the skills you include in it to reflect what that school is looking for.

If this is not clear from the job advert, make contact with the school to have a conversation about what they are looking for in the person they recruit.

Finally, it is always important to ask a friend or relative to check your resume for mistakes. There is no point in citing written and verbal communication skills as one of your key skills if your CV is full of mistakes, hard to read or does not make your key skills clear to the reader.

Recruiters will receive hundreds of applications each year, so place your stand-out skills high up on your resume, as they are unlikely to read to the bottom.

Hard and soft skills with evidence are even more important to list on a teacher resume than in most professions, as teachers cannot rely on having corporate brands on their resumes to create a reputation or credibility.

So, choose the teaching skills you list on your resume wisely and honestly, and make them the focus of your teacher CV.

You might also be interested in these other Wikijob articles:

Or explore the Application Advice / CVs sections.

Top 12 ESL Teacher Skills to Put on Your Resume

In the dynamic field of English as a Second Language (ESL) education, showcasing a blend of specialized skills on your resume is crucial for standing out to potential employers. This article outlines the top 12 skills that ESL teachers should highlight to demonstrate their expertise and commitment to facilitating effective learning experiences.

ESL Teacher Skills

• TESOL Certification
• Classroom Management
• Lesson Planning
• Zoom Proficiency
• Google Classroom
• Language Assessment
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Interactive Whiteboards
• Moodle Navigation
• ESL Curriculum Development
• Student Engagement
• Microsoft Teams

1. TESOL Certification

TESOL Certification refers to a credential that qualifies individuals to teach English to speakers of other languages. It is widely recognized and often required for ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers to demonstrate their training and proficiency in teaching English language learners.

Why It's Important

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification is important for an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher because it provides the essential training, methodologies, and qualifications needed to teach English effectively to non-native speakers, ensuring high-quality language education and enhancing job opportunities globally.

How to Improve TESOL Certification Skills

Improving your TESOL Certification involves continuous learning and practical experience. Here are concise steps for an ESL teacher to enhance their TESOL credentials:

Engage in Continued Education : Enroll in advanced TESOL courses or specializations. Websites like Coursera and Udemy offer a range of courses designed to deepen your understanding and skills.

Gain Practical Experience : More teaching experience, especially in diverse settings, will improve your skills and understanding. Consider volunteering for organizations like TEFL Volunteer to gain more experience.

Join Professional Associations : Become a member of organizations such as TESOL International Association or Cambridge English . These platforms offer resources, networking opportunities, and professional development activities.

Attend Workshops and Conferences : Participate in workshops and conferences to stay current with the latest teaching methodologies and research. Check out events hosted by TESOL International Association and similar organizations.

Pursue Higher Education : Consider pursuing a higher degree related to TESOL, such as a Master's in TESOL or Applied Linguistics. Universities like Arizona State University offer relevant programs.

Obtain Additional Certifications : Expand your qualifications with additional certifications, such as teaching business English or young learners. Cambridge English and Trinity College London offer various certification options.

Network with Other Professionals : Networking with other ESL teachers can provide insights, advice, and opportunities. Use platforms like LinkedIn to connect with professionals in the field.

Stay Updated with Research : Regularly read journals and books on TESOL and language teaching to stay informed about the latest research and theories. Journals like ELT Journal and books from publishers like Routledge are valuable resources.

By following these steps and actively seeking opportunities for growth, you can significantly improve your TESOL Certification and effectiveness as an ESL teacher.

How to Display TESOL Certification Skills on Your Resume

2. Classroom Management

Classroom management for an ESL teacher involves organizing and controlling the classroom environment efficiently to enhance English language learning. It includes setting clear expectations, using engaging instructional strategies, and maintaining discipline to ensure effective and interactive lessons for students of varying language abilities.

Classroom management is crucial for ESL teachers to create an effective, supportive learning environment where students can focus, participate actively, and absorb language skills efficiently. It helps manage diverse abilities, maintain discipline, and maximize instructional time, facilitating smoother communication and better educational outcomes.

How to Improve Classroom Management Skills

Improving classroom management as an ESL teacher involves creating a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Here are concise strategies:

Establish Clear Rules and Expectations: Set clear, simple rules for classroom behavior and communicate them effectively. Edutopia offers insights on creating rules collaboratively with students.

Build a Positive Classroom Climate: Foster a sense of community and respect. Techniques for building positive relationships can be found on Responsive Classroom .

Incorporate Engaging Teaching Methods: Use interactive activities and varied teaching styles to cater to different learning preferences. Busy Teacher provides numerous ESL teaching resources.

Implement Classroom Routines: Develop and maintain consistent routines to help students know what to expect. Teaching Channel offers videos showing effective classroom routines.

Use Positive Reinforcement: Recognize and reward positive behavior to encourage its continuation. Strategies for positive reinforcement are detailed on Positive Psychology .

Manage Classroom Disruptions Swiftly and Effectively: Address disruptions without derailing the lesson. Smart Classroom Management shares practical advice on handling disruptions.

Differentiate Instruction: Adapt lessons to meet the diverse needs of ESL learners. Insights on differentiation are available on Reading Rockets .

Engage in Continuous Professional Development: Stay informed about the latest ESL teaching strategies and classroom management techniques. TESOL International Association offers resources for ongoing teacher education.

By implementing these strategies, ESL teachers can create a positive, productive learning environment that supports all students.

How to Display Classroom Management Skills on Your Resume

3. Lesson Planning

Lesson planning for an ESL teacher involves creating a structured outline that defines the learning objectives, materials, activities, and assessment methods tailored to teach English as a Second Language to students, ensuring progress in their language skills.

Lesson planning is crucial for ESL teachers as it ensures structured and coherent instruction tailored to students' language levels and learning objectives, enabling effective teaching and facilitating language acquisition in an engaging and manageable way.

How to Improve Lesson Planning Skills

Improving lesson planning for an ESL teacher involves a strategic approach focused on student engagement, clear objectives, and adaptability. Here are concise tips with relevant resources:

Set Clear Objectives : Begin with the end in mind. Determine what you want your students to learn and achieve. TESOL International Association offers insights on aligning objectives with learning outcomes.

Incorporate Different Learning Styles : Include activities that cater to visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. Edutopia provides strategies for diverse learning preferences.

Engage with Authentic Materials : Use real-life materials like news articles, videos, and songs. British Council has a range of authentic resources for various levels.

Plan for Interaction : Encourage speaking and collaboration through pair work, group discussions, and role-plays. The Cambridge Community offers practical activities for interactive learning.

Incorporate Technology : Utilize educational technology tools for interactive lessons. EdTechTeacher lists various tech tools suitable for ESL classrooms.

Differentiate Instruction : Adapt lessons to meet the needs of all students, including those who may need more support or challenge. Reading Rockets offers strategies for differentiation in literacy instruction.

Reflect and Revise : After each lesson, reflect on what worked and what didn’t. Adjust future plans accordingly. The Teaching Channel provides videos and reflection tools for teachers.

By focusing on these areas, ESL teachers can create engaging, effective, and adaptable lesson plans that meet the diverse needs of their students.

How to Display Lesson Planning Skills on Your Resume

4. Zoom Proficiency

Zoom Proficiency for an ESL Teacher refers to the ability to effectively use Zoom's features and tools to conduct engaging and interactive English language teaching sessions online.

Zoom proficiency is crucial for an ESL teacher as it enables effective delivery of online language instruction, ensures engaging and interactive lessons, and facilitates clear communication with students from diverse backgrounds, optimizing the learning experience in a virtual environment.

How to Improve Zoom Proficiency Skills

To enhance your Zoom proficiency as an ESL teacher, focus on mastering the following key areas:

Familiarize with Basic Controls : Start with understanding the basic functionalities like starting a meeting, screen sharing, and using the chat. Zoom's own Quick Start Guide is an excellent resource.

Leverage Breakout Rooms : Use Breakout Rooms for group activities or individual speaking practice. Learn how to manage these rooms effectively through Zoom's Breakout Rooms guide .

Incorporate Interactive Tools : Engage students using Zoom's whiteboard and polling features to make the lessons more interactive. The Polling and Whiteboard guide provides detailed instructions.

Ensure Secure Meetings : Understand how to use Zoom's security features to prevent unwanted interruptions. This includes using waiting rooms and password protections. Zoom's Meeting and Webinar Security Resources offer comprehensive security tips.

Explore Advanced Features : For more engaging lessons, explore advanced features like virtual backgrounds and advanced audio settings. The Advanced Features guide will help you with this.

Seek Continuous Learning : Stay updated with new features and best practices by regularly visiting the Zoom Blog , which offers insights and tips from other educators and professionals.

By focusing on these areas and continually exploring Zoom's resources, you'll enhance your proficiency and deliver more engaging and effective ESL lessons.

How to Display Zoom Proficiency Skills on Your Resume

5. Google Classroom

Google Classroom is a free web service developed by Google for schools that aims to simplify creating, distributing, and grading assignments in a paperless way. It allows teachers to share resources, assign tasks, provide feedback, and communicate with students, making it a valuable tool for ESL teachers to manage and enhance their classes digitally.

Google Classroom is important for an ESL Teacher because it streamlines the management and distribution of assignments, fosters efficient communication with students, and supports diverse, multimedia teaching resources, enhancing the overall learning experience for English language learners.

How to Improve Google Classroom Skills

Improving Google Classroom for an ESL Teacher can focus on enhancing accessibility, interaction, and resource sharing. Here are concise strategies:

Customize Accessibility : Utilize Google Classroom's accessibility features like screen readers and text-to-speech tools to aid ESL students. Learn more about accessibility features.

Interactive Assignments : Incorporate interactive assignments using Google Forms for quizzes or Google Docs for collaborative writing projects to engage ESL students. Explore Google Forms .

Diverse Multimedia Resources : Integrate multimedia resources such as videos, audio, and images into lessons and assignments to accommodate different learning styles. Use YouTube for educational videos and Google Images for visual aids.

Language Support Tools : Leverage language support tools like Google Translate for quick translations and Google Dictionary for vocabulary building within assignments and classroom materials. Discover Google Translate and Google Dictionary.

Feedback and Communication : Provide timely and personalized feedback using the comment features on assignments. Encourage student interactions through Google Classroom's stream for questions and discussions. Understand feedback tools.

Organize Resources : Use the "Classwork" tab efficiently to organize resources and assignments into topics, making it easier for ESL students to navigate. Classwork organization tips.

Implementing these strategies can create a more engaging, accessible, and effective learning environment for ESL students in Google Classroom.

How to Display Google Classroom Skills on Your Resume

6. Language Assessment

Language assessment is the systematic evaluation of an individual's language skills and proficiency, particularly in the context of learning English as a Second Language (ESL). It involves testing reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities to inform instruction and monitor learner progress.

Language assessment is crucial for an ESL teacher as it enables the identification of students' language proficiency levels, guiding personalized instruction, tracking progress, and adjusting teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs effectively.

How to Improve Language Assessment Skills

Improving language assessment for ESL teachers involves several focused strategies to accurately gauge students' language abilities and guide their development. Here are concise steps with external resources:

Diversify Assessment Methods : Use a mix of formative and summative assessments, including oral presentations, written assignments, and interactive tasks. This approach caters to different learning styles and provides a comprehensive picture of student abilities. Cambridge Assessment English offers resources on various assessment types.

Incorporate Technology : Utilize language learning apps and online platforms for interactive assessments. Tools like Kahoot! and Quizlet make learning engaging and allow for easy tracking of progress.

Align with Learning Objectives : Ensure assessments are directly linked to your learning goals and course objectives. This alignment enhances the validity of your evaluations. The TESOL International Association provides guidelines on setting clear learning objectives.

Use Authentic Materials : Incorporate real-life materials such as news articles, videos, and podcasts in assessments. This approach not only makes assessments more engaging but also prepares students for real-world language use. Breaking News English is a useful resource for current materials.

Provide Constructive Feedback : Offer timely and specific feedback that guides students on how to improve. Highlight strengths and provide actionable advice for areas needing improvement. The British Council has tips on giving effective feedback.

Continuous Professional Development : Stay updated with the latest assessment strategies and tools by engaging in professional development opportunities. Online platforms like Coursera and EdX offer courses on language assessment and teaching methodologies.

By implementing these strategies, ESL teachers can enhance the effectiveness of their language assessments, leading to better learning outcomes and a more accurate understanding of each student's language abilities.

How to Display Language Assessment Skills on Your Resume

7. Cultural Sensitivity

Cultural sensitivity, for an ESL teacher, involves understanding, respecting, and effectively responding to the diverse cultural backgrounds and linguistic nuances of students, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Cultural sensitivity is crucial for ESL teachers as it fosters a respectful and inclusive learning environment, enhances student engagement by acknowledging and valuing diverse backgrounds, and improves communication effectiveness, thereby facilitating more effective teaching and learning outcomes.

How to Improve Cultural Sensitivity Skills

Improving cultural sensitivity, especially for an ESL teacher, involves actively learning about and respecting the diverse backgrounds of your students. Here are concise steps with inline linking to resources that can help:

Educate Yourself : Continuously learn about the cultures of your students. The National Education Association offers resources on understanding cultural diversity in the classroom.

Listen Actively : Show genuine interest in your students' perspectives and experiences. This Harvard Business Review article on effective listening can be a good resource.

Reflect on Your Biases : Acknowledge and work on your own biases. Project Implicit by Harvard University offers tests to help recognize personal biases.

Incorporate Inclusive Materials : Use teaching materials that reflect a variety of cultures. The British Council discusses how to promote diversity in ELT materials.

Foster an Inclusive Environment : Create a classroom atmosphere where all students feel valued and included. Edutopia provides strategies for creating an inclusive classroom environment.

By following these steps and utilizing the linked resources, ESL teachers can significantly improve their cultural sensitivity, leading to a more inclusive and effective teaching environment.

How to Display Cultural Sensitivity Skills on Your Resume

8. Interactive Whiteboards

Interactive whiteboards are digital displays that connect to a computer and projector, allowing teachers, including ESL instructors, to interact with teaching materials directly on the screen using a pen, stylus, or finger. They facilitate interactive learning and engagement through multimedia content, enhancing the teaching and learning experience in language education.

Interactive whiteboards are important for ESL teachers as they offer dynamic, visual, and engaging teaching tools that cater to various learning styles, facilitate interactive learning experiences, and enable easy access to a wide range of multimedia resources to enhance language acquisition.

How to Improve Interactive Whiteboards Skills

Improving interactive whiteboards (IWBs) for ESL teachers involves enhancing interactivity, content accessibility, and student engagement. Here are concise strategies:

Incorporate Multimodal Resources : Use IWBs to display videos, audio clips, and interactive games catering to diverse learning styles. British Council offers resources tailored for ESL learners.

Interactive Lessons : Design lessons that encourage students to physically interact with the whiteboard. Tools like Kahoot! make learning fun and engaging through quizzes and games.

Real-time Feedback : Utilize software that allows for real-time feedback and annotations during lessons, enhancing comprehension and retention. Check out SMART Learning Suite for interactive lesson delivery and assessment tools.

Collaborative Learning : Facilitate group activities using the IWB to foster collaboration. Websites like Padlet can be integrated into lessons for joint student projects and presentations.

Accessibility Features : Ensure the content is accessible to all students by using text-to-speech features and visual aids. BookWidgets provides customizable widgets that support diverse learning needs.

By integrating these strategies, ESL teachers can effectively leverage IWBs to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

How to Display Interactive Whiteboards Skills on Your Resume

9. Moodle Navigation

Moodle Navigation is a user-friendly interface within the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) that allows ESL teachers to efficiently organize and access courses, resources, and activities, enabling effective management of online language learning environments.

Moodle navigation is crucial for an ESL teacher as it ensures efficient access to course materials, assignments, and resources, enabling effective teaching and learning management for students with diverse language needs.

How to Improve Moodle Navigation Skills

To improve Moodle navigation for ESL teachers, focus on simplifying the user interface and organizing resources effectively:

Customize the Dashboard : Streamline the dashboard to display only essential courses and resources for easier access. Moodle Dashboard Customization

Use Block Navigation : Utilize the Navigation and Administration blocks to create a clear path to frequently used sections. Navigation Block

Organize Course Content : Structure your courses with clear labels and in a logical order. Group similar resources using the "Folder" resource. Organizing Course Content

Employ Activity Completion : Set up activity completion to guide students through the course content step by step. Activity Completion

Create a Course Index : Develop a course index with hyperlinked topics at the beginning of your course or as a pinned forum discussion. Using Labels

Implement User Tours : Create guided tours for new users to help them navigate through the essential parts of the site. User Tours

Add External Links : Use the URL resource to add external links directly into your course sections for easy access. Adding External Links

By applying these strategies, you can significantly enhance navigation in Moodle, making it more user-friendly for both you and your ESL students.

How to Display Moodle Navigation Skills on Your Resume

10. ESL Curriculum Development

ESL Curriculum Development involves designing, organizing, and planning instructional materials and activities tailored to the specific language learning needs, proficiency levels, and cultural backgrounds of English as a Second Language (ESL) students, aimed at enhancing their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English.

ESL Curriculum Development is crucial for ESL teachers as it provides a structured and coherent framework tailored to meet the specific linguistic needs and cultural backgrounds of English language learners, ensuring effective instruction and facilitating significant, measurable progress in their language acquisition journey.

How to Improve ESL Curriculum Development Skills

Improving ESL Curriculum Development involves a focused approach on integrating real-world communication, cultural competencies, and differentiated learning strategies. Here are concise steps for an ESL teacher:

Needs Analysis : Start by understanding your learners' backgrounds, goals, and proficiency levels. TESOL International Association offers resources on conducting effective needs assessments.

Incorporate Authentic Materials : Use real-life materials like news articles, podcasts, and videos to make learning relevant. Websites like BBC Learning English provide a wealth of authentic content.

Focus on Cultural Competence : Integrate cultural insights and intercultural communication skills into your curriculum. Cultura is a great platform for cultural exchange.

Differentiated Instruction : Adapt your teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of your learners. Edutopia has practical tips on implementing differentiated instruction.

Skill Integration : Design activities that integrate speaking, listening, reading, and writing, reflecting real-world use of language. The Cambridge English site provides integrated skill activities.

Feedback and Assessment : Use both formative and summative assessments to guide and improve learning outcomes. Kahoot! can make assessments engaging and informative.

Professional Development : Continuously seek out professional development opportunities to enhance your curriculum development skills. Coursera offers courses on ESL teaching and curriculum development.

Technology Integration : Incorporate digital tools and platforms to enhance learning. Quizlet for vocabulary and Padlet for collaborative projects are useful tools.

By focusing on these areas, you can create a more effective, engaging, and comprehensive ESL curriculum that meets the needs of your learners.

How to Display ESL Curriculum Development Skills on Your Resume

11. Student Engagement

Student engagement for an ESL teacher refers to actively involving English language learners in the learning process through interactive and participatory methods, fostering their motivation, participation, and investment in their own language acquisition journey.

Student engagement is crucial for ESL teachers as it fosters active learning, improves language acquisition by increasing exposure to and practice with the language, and enhances motivation and confidence among students, leading to more effective and enduring learning outcomes.

How to Improve Student Engagement Skills

Improving student engagement, particularly for an ESL teacher, involves creating an interactive, supportive, and culturally responsive learning environment. Here are concise strategies:

Interactive Lessons : Use games and technology to make learning more interactive. Tools like Kahoot or Quizlet can turn review sessions into fun, competitive games.

Real-world Connections : Connect lessons to students' real-life interests and experiences. This makes the learning material more relevant and engaging.

Group Work : Encourage collaborative learning. Group projects or peer teaching allows students to learn from each other, practicing language skills in a less formal setting.

Feedback and Support : Provide constructive feedback in a supportive manner. Personalized feedback helps students understand their progress and areas for improvement.

Cultural Inclusivity : Incorporate multicultural content into your lessons. This respects and acknowledges the diverse backgrounds of your students, making them feel valued and engaged.

By implementing these strategies, ESL teachers can create a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement and encourages active participation.

How to Display Student Engagement Skills on Your Resume

12. Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a digital platform that facilitates online collaboration and communication, offering tools like video meetings, chat, and file sharing, designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Microsoft Teams is important for an ESL teacher because it provides a versatile platform for conducting virtual classes, facilitating real-time communication and collaboration with students, and organizing teaching materials and assignments efficiently, all in one place.

How to Improve Microsoft Teams Skills

To enhance Microsoft Teams for an ESL Teacher, consider the following concise strategies:

Leverage Breakout Rooms : Utilize breakout rooms for small group activities or individual speaking practice, allowing for focused interaction and personalized feedback.

Use Immersive Reader : Implement the Immersive Reader feature for reading comprehension and vocabulary building, making texts more accessible for ESL learners.

Incorporate Quizzes with Forms : Create interactive quizzes using Microsoft Forms for language practice and assessment, offering instant feedback and engagement.

Assignments and Feedback : Utilize the Assignments feature for structured language tasks and provide personalized feedback to guide student improvement.

Interactive Whiteboard : Use the Whiteboard during live sessions for collaborative exercises, such as brainstorming or live corrections.

Encourage Use of Channels : Create topic-specific channels for students to practice language skills through discussions, enhancing peer learning.

Incorporate Multimedia Resources : Share videos, podcasts, and articles relevant to the learning material in channels or tabs to enrich the learning experience.

By adopting these strategies, ESL teachers can create a more interactive, engaging, and supportive learning environment within Microsoft Teams.

How to Display Microsoft Teams Skills on Your Resume

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• Deadline to apply : Find all application deadlines . 

Learning Outcomes

With guidance from supportive faculty, students in the Health Science Education Certificate program gain the knowledge and skills to: 

• Create effective, educationally sound online learning materials 
• Use innovative technology tools to design interactive instructional resources 
• Implement engaging teaching strategies to support learning 
• And more! 

Coursework 

The Health Science Education Certificate program is structured for working professionals. The coursework focuses on improving instructional practices, using technology effectively and developing engaging educational resources.

Program Requirements

• Coursework (12 credit hours) 

Schedule 

Courses are typically offered in the evenings or asynchronously for students to complete on their own time.  

Core Courses 

Students are required to take two core courses : 

• CUIN 7390: Instructional Design  
• CUIN 7391: Curriculum Development for Health Science Education   

Electives 

Students must select two additional courses from the following list: 

• CUIN 7355: Team and Organizational Leadership  
• CUIN 6307: Change and Diffusion of Innovation  
• CUIN 7305: Design, Development & Evaluation of Presentations 
• CUIN 7308: Computer-Mediated Communication 
• CUIN 7356: Issues in Distance Education 
• CUIN 7358: Educational Uses of Digital Storytelling 
• CUIN 7368: Advanced Digital Imaging in Education 
• CUIN 7376: New Tools for Creating Online Educational Materials 
• CUIN 7389: Digital Media 

Questions? 

Contact program director Robert Hausmann, Ed.D., at [email protected] .  

Transitioning Out of Teaching Is Hard. Here’s What I’ve Learned

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Nearly a decade ago, I left what I thought would be a lifelong career as an educator after just a few years in the classroom. Although there was much I truly cherished about my career as a K-12 teacher, I didn’t find the professional respect, work-life balance, and compensation I needed to thrive both personally and professionally.

I’m hardly alone in this. Even veterans of the classroom with decades of experience are contemplating an early departure from the profession , driven not by a lack of love for teaching but by a system that fails to compensate them fairly, protect their well-being, or set reasonable expectations for employees. In recent years, stories of educators asked to clean school buildings or restrooms on their off days or being involuntarily reassigned mid-school year underline the profound disrespect many teachers face.

The lack of upward mobility or opportunities for advancement in the teaching profession can also contribute to teachers’ desire to leave the field. I pursued national-board certification and then found a ceiling—there was nowhere to go in the school system. For professionals like me who desire continual career growth, this ceiling can drive us to look outside the teaching profession.

The professional journey of a teacher often lacks the lateral mobility enjoyed in other professions. For those working in other industries, professional boredom or unhappiness may mean moving to a new company or taking on a new role altogether. They have opportunities to build new skills and populate a robust resume.

In contrast, career-advancement opportunities for K-12 teachers are limited, primarily confined to administrative roles that do not appeal to many teachers. Furthermore, these positions require a different skill set than classroom teaching.

This lack of mobility within the profession, coupled with inadequate exposure to the culture of job-getting outside the education sector, can leave teachers at a disadvantage. When teachers are unfamiliar in the art of negotiating positions or adapting to new office politics, they lose out on these fundamental elements of professional growth.

The world of teaching alone also leaves many teachers feeling pigeonholed, their years of dedication to education paradoxically becoming their biggest barrier to exploration beyond it.

Teachers are often told that leading a classroom is the world’s most challenging and complex profession, but that sentiment doesn’t help them translate their teaching experience beyond the classroom. Many find the skills that define them as educators do not neatly translate into the resume language valued in the corporate world. Their expertise in people management, data analysis, and problem-solving, honed over years of managing classrooms and nurturing young minds, seems lost in translation when it comes to the corporate job market.

Instead, a teacher’s resume often reads as a static record of their employment history, devoid of the dynamic skills and achievements that could make them attractive candidates in other sectors.

For me, transitioning out of teaching required me to learn new skills. I took on volunteer and freelance work to broaden my skill set. Those experiences working outside the education space also gave me the opportunity to interact with a broader set of professionals in new spaces and apply the skills I had cultivated in the classroom beyond teaching.

Yet, hope is not lost. The pathway out of the classroom and into new professional realms requires a paradigm shift in how teachers and employers view teachers’ skills. The journey involves reimagining the resume not as a mere record but as a strategic tool that highlights the transferability of teaching skills to a wide array of sectors.

In my work developing a platform to support teachers’ career transitions, I help them understand how to translate their teaching skills into the language of various industries. It’s about recognizing the value in the competencies developed in the classroom—competencies that are desperately needed in the broader professional world.

I myself initially assumed that the skills I honed in the classroom were irrelevant outside it. This mindset kept me confined to education-focused roles for years before I realized the transferability of my teaching expertise and learned how to talk about the value I would bring to an organization.

We must also make systemic changes beyond what is in any one teacher’s control. First, districts need to create pathways for growth as teacher-leaders or other roles within schools that help them build a diverse skill set—and resume. No worker’s trajectory should flatten once they enter their chosen profession.

Secondly, schools of education could better support the professional growth of teachers by preparing education degree-seekers for an array of roles beyond the classroom. They should make students aware of the teacher-turnover rates, provide direct instruction around how to build skills valued in the workplace more generally, and advise on how to talk about their capabilities.

By offering courses that expressly focus on building transferable skills and building awareness of the array of career options for educators, these institutions can better equip graduates for the reality of their career trajectories. Teachers who end up choosing to transition out of education need to see how to translate what they’ve learned on the job.

Teacher-preparation programs can also support students by establishing partnerships between schools, businesses, and industry associations. These efforts—such as industry-sponsored projects, mentorship programs, or even guest lectures—would provide teacher-candidates with essential networking and skill-building opportunities.

Experiential learning opportunities, too, such as job-shadowing programs and internships can expose prospective teachers to the culture of job-getting in other industries. Such collaborative initiatives can bridge the gap between teaching roles and the broader landscape of available jobs for education professionals.

Teachers aren’t stuck, but they do face a Herculean task when they want to make a career pivot. It’s time we better support those who raise their hands to do the complex work of teaching and advocate a system that values their professional growth. We must recognize their potential not only in the classroom but in the wider world.

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