Teaching resumes should highlight grade level, subject area, certification, and concrete student outcomes. Lead with measurable improvements where possible.
How to write a teacher resume
State your certification(s) and grade levels in the summary.
Quantify outcomes: test score gains, attendance, graduation rates, college acceptances.
Highlight curriculum design, differentiation, and family engagement.
Mention any leadership: department chair, mentor teacher, club sponsor.
Certified high school math teacher with 8 years of experience teaching Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and AP Statistics. Department chair and mentor teacher with a track record of student growth in standardized assessments.
Math Teacher & Department Chair — Peachtree High School (Aug 2020–Present)
Lead the 11-person math department; redesigned the Algebra II curriculum that lifted state assessment proficiency by 14 points.
Founded an AP Statistics pathway; first three cohorts averaged 4.1 on the AP exam.
Mentor three new teachers each year through formal observation and weekly coaching.
Math Teacher — Atlanta Charter Academy (Aug 2017–Jun 2020)
Taught five sections of Algebra I and Geometry to a diverse student body.
Sponsored the Math Club; team placed top three in regional competitions for two consecutive years.