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🎓 Teacher resume example

A teacher resume example built to pass district applicant tracking systems and read well to a principal. It uses standard section headings, a single column, and the exact certification, EdTech, and instructional keywords school districts put in teaching job posts. Every bullet pairs an instructional strategy with a tool, a standard, or a measurable student outcome.

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This example contains 47 of 80 ATS keywords employers use for Teacher roles.

Keywords come from the same dictionary the 22skills ATS checker scores against. Matched terms are shown in green.

Example resume

Fictional example. Name, employers and numbers are invented; the structure and keywords are real.

Sarah Whitfield

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Columbus, United States

About

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher with 10 years of experience in public elementary and middle school classrooms. Currently teaches 110 students across 5 sections at Crestwood Middle School, using Curriculum Development aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Data-Driven Instruction to raise Student Growth Measures from 61% to 78%. Co-teaches an Inclusion Classroom and leads a grade-level Professional Learning Community (PLC).

Experience

  • Crestwood Middle School, Maple Ridge School District· 5th & 6th Grade English Language Arts TeacherColumbus, OH2019-08 – Present
    • Teach English Language Arts to 110 students across 5 sections using Curriculum Development aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and a Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit each quarter.
    • Deliver differentiated instruction for 130 students a year and run daily lessons and homework through Google Classroom.
    • Use Formative Assessment and Data-Driven Instruction to plan reteach groups, raising the share of students meeting Student Growth Measures targets from 61% to 78%.
    • Co-teach an Inclusion Classroom with a special education partner, supporting IEP (Individualized Education Program) and 504 Plan accommodations for 12 students through Co-Teaching.
    • Lead the 6th grade Professional Learning Community (PLC), provide Mentoring to 2 first-year teachers, and serve on the school's Curriculum Committee.
  • Overlook Elementary School, Maple Ridge School District· 4th Grade TeacherColumbus, OH2016-08 – 2019-06
    • Delivered daily Lesson Planning aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), following a grade-level Scope and Sequence for a self-contained classroom of 24 students.
    • Administered Benchmark Assessment and Standardized Testing including MAP Testing and iReady, using Progress Monitoring data to form small guided-reading groups.
    • Supported English Language Learners (ELL) and Gifted & Talented Education students through Push-In / Pull-Out Support scheduling with specialists.
    • Built Classroom Management routines using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for 2 students, cutting office referrals 40%.
  • Riverside Academy· Long-Term Substitute TeacherColumbus, OH2015-09 – 2016-06
    • Covered a 3rd grade classroom for a full semester, maintaining Student Engagement and Parent Communication routines the returning teacher had established.
    • Applied Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Culturally Responsive Teaching practices for a class with 6 English Language Learners and 3 students on 504 Plans.
    • Practiced Restorative Practices and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) check-ins each morning, and used Rubric Development to grade a persuasive writing unit.

Education

  • Ohio State University· B.S. in EducationMiddle Childhood Education2011-08 – 2015-05

    Concentration in language arts and social studies. Student taught in a 5th grade inclusion classroom.

Certifications

  • State Teaching Certification · Ohio Department of Education (2016)
  • ESL / TESOL Certification · Ohio Department of Education (2019)
  • CPR Certified · American Red Cross (2025)

Why this example passes the ATS

  • The headline and summary name the grade band, subject, and state certification status in the first three lines, which is where district ATS filters and principals look first.
  • Skills are grouped by category (classroom technology, curriculum, assessment, special education, soft skills) with the exact spelling districts use, such as "Common Core State Standards (CCSS)" and "IEP (Individualized Education Program)".
  • EdTech platforms are named explicitly ("Google Classroom", "Canvas LMS", "Nearpod") instead of a vague "technology integration" line, which is one of the most common gaps in teacher resumes.
  • Each bullet includes a number: student count, growth rate, or reduction in office referrals, so a principal can see impact at a glance, not just responsibilities.
  • Special education and inclusion terms ("Co-Teaching", "504 Plan") appear with real classroom context, which matters for districts with a large share of inclusion or IEP classrooms.

Teacher ATS keywords in this example

Grouped the way the checker groups them. Green terms appear in the example above; grey ones are in the dictionary but not used here.

Certifications & Licensure

3/11
  • State Teaching Certification
  • ESL / TESOL Certification
  • CPR Certified
  • Teaching License
  • Provisional Teaching Certificate
  • Single Subject Credential
  • Multiple Subject Credential
  • Special Education Certification
  • Reading Specialist Certification
  • NBCT (National Board Certified Teacher)
  • Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT)

Classroom Technology

6/17
  • Google Classroom
  • Canvas LMS
  • Seesaw
  • Nearpod
  • Kahoot
  • PowerSchool
  • Schoology
  • Blackboard
  • Quizlet
  • Padlet
  • Flipgrid
  • Microsoft Teams for Education
  • Zoom
  • Smart Board / Interactive Whiteboard
  • Google Workspace for Education
  • Infinite Campus
  • Skyward

Curriculum & Instruction

8/12
  • Curriculum Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
  • Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Project-Based Learning (PBL)
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
  • Scope and Sequence
  • Inquiry-Based Learning
  • Backwards Design (Understanding by Design)
  • Cross-Curricular Integration
  • Bloom's Taxonomy

Assessment & Data

11/15
  • Formative Assessment
  • Summative Assessment
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Benchmark Assessment
  • Standardized Testing
  • MAP Testing
  • iReady
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Rubric Development
  • Standards-Based Grading
  • Student Growth Measures
  • DIBELS
  • Mastery Learning
  • MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)
  • RTI (Response to Intervention)

Special Education & Inclusion

10/13
  • IEP (Individualized Education Program)
  • 504 Plan
  • Special Education
  • English Language Learners (ELL)
  • Gifted & Talented Education
  • Co-Teaching
  • Push-In / Pull-Out Support
  • Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
  • Inclusion Classroom
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Paraprofessional Supervision

Soft Skills & Collaboration

9/12
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Parent Communication
  • Professional Learning Community (PLC)
  • Mentoring
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Restorative Practices
  • Curriculum Committee
  • Peer Coaching
  • Collaborative Planning
  • Department Leadership

How to adapt this example to your own experience

  1. 1Replace the state certification, grade band, and subject with your own, keeping the same grouped skills layout. Aim for 15 to 22 skills, not 40.
  2. 2Keep your current or most recent teaching role longest, with 4-5 bullets, and shorten earlier roles or student teaching to 3-4 bullets.
  3. 3Turn classroom duties into outcomes: assessment growth percentages, behavior referral reductions, or reading level gains.
  4. 4Name the specific LMS, assessment platforms, and student information system your district uses (Google Classroom, PowerSchool, iReady), since generic terms like "educational technology" rarely match ATS filters.
  5. 5List your state teaching certification and any endorsements (ESL, special education, reading specialist) near the top of certifications, since many district ATS systems filter applicants missing them.

Questions about the Teacher resume

What keywords should a teacher resume include for ATS?

Name your state teaching certification and subject or grade endorsement, the EdTech platforms you use (Google Classroom, Canvas, Seesaw), your instructional standards (Common Core State Standards, NGSS), and any special education terms (IEP, 504 Plan, Co-Teaching) relevant to the posting. These are the terms district ATS platforms filter on most often.

Should I list every EdTech tool I have ever used?

No. List the platforms you use regularly and the ones named in the job posting, grouped by category. A focused list of 15 to 22 skills that matches the district's tech stack reads better than a long, generic list.

How do I show student outcomes without disclosing individual student data?

Use aggregate numbers instead of individual names or scores: percentage of students meeting growth targets, average assessment score change, or reduction in behavior referrals. Never include identifiable student information on a resume.

Is this resume format compatible with district ATS platforms?

Yes. It uses a single column, standard headings (Experience, Education, Skills, Certifications), and plain text bullets, which is what parsers in Frontline, TalentEd, and PowerSchool applicant systems read reliably. Save it as a text-based PDF, not a scanned image or a heavily designed template.

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