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Presented by:Christina Mosteller Hall
Career Services, (260) 481-0689www.ipfw.edu/career
Resumes, Job Searching & Interviewing for Education Majors
Quiz Question #1
1. Which of the following must you have on your resume?
Contact InformationObjective or Summary of QualificationsEducationCertification/Licensure
Teaching ExperienceWork/Professional/Volunteer ExperienceHonors/Awards/ActivitiesProfessional Affiliations
SECTIONS OF A RESUME
Contact Information Objective or Summary of Qualifications Education Certification/Licensure Teaching Experience Work/Professional/Volunteer Experience Honors/Awards/Activities Professional Affiliations
Contact Information
Name Address (Present and
Permanent when appropriate)
Phone Number Email Address
JANET M. SMITH123 Any Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46835(260) 555-1212
Email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE OR SUMMARY
Avoid vague statements- be specific
Employer-focused Summary describes
your qualifications
OBJECTIVE OR SUMMARY
Example Objective: (position, location/industry, skills or qualities)
To obtain an elementary education teaching position in a public school that fosters independent thinking, skills, learning and growth.
EDUCATION
List colleges and universities beginning with the most recent first
Name the institution(s) including city and state (i.e., Indiana University - Fort Wayne, IN)
List degree and date anticipated List GPA if 3.0 or above
EDUCATIONExample:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, May 2010Indiana University, Fort Wayne, INConcentration: Early Childhood Education, grades preK-3Minor: SociologyGPA 3.7/4.0
LICENSURE
List certification for state of Indiana
Example:Successful completion of Praxis I and Praxis II, Fall 2009
License Information• Grades preK through 3, all areas• License number: 934932. Type: Rules 2002. Expires:
August 3, 2011
WORK/PROFESSIONAL/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
List significant experience that pertains to the job you are seeking
Begin with most recent experience Categorize your experiences in a way that
pertains to the job you are seeking (i.e., Student Teaching Experience, Field Experience, Coaching Experience, Related Experience, etc.)
WORK/PROFESSIONAL/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE cont.’d Include teaching methods,
style, techniques Quantify and Qualify – i.e.,
how many students and demographics (1st grade or 6th
grade?) Bullet points should answer
for/with whom, what you did/do, how you did/do it, why, and any numbers you might have
WAYS TO VOLUNTEER
Junior Achievement SCAN (Stop Child Abuse and Neglect) YMCA Allen County Juvenile Center Tutoring Sunday School
WORK/PROFESSIONAL/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE cont.Example:
Forest Park Elementary, Fort Wayne Comm. Schools, Fort Wayne,INStudent Teacher Fall 2007Actively assist in educating culturally diverse elementary school students inthe areas of English, math, science, and social studies. Effectively use comicbooks and other unconventional resources to build grammar and punctuation skills. Demonstrate organization and planning in preparing daily lessons. Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of all students’ learning styles.
ACTIVITIES OR PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
List the name of the organization along with your status (treasurer, member, etc.)
List activities you have done or are doing that would be of interest to the employer
Example:Activities and Honors• National Collegiate Education Award Winner, 2007• National Council for Exceptional Children, member
2005- present • Educators for Excellence, IPFW, member, 2006-
present
Additional Resume Resources Indiana Department of Education
http://www.doe.state.in.us/peer/welcome.html Job Search Handbook for Educators
http://www.ipfw.edu/career/resources/guides/Job%20Search%20Handbook%20for%20Educators%20Booklet.pdf
Job Fairs- Individual School Districts http://www.fwcs.k12.in.us/hr/tjobfair.php
Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco
ACCS Web Site http://www.ipfw.edu/accs/career/majors/education.shtml
JOBZONE
http://www.ipfw.edu/accs/jobs/zone/
Upload a resume Update profile each semester Search for local and national jobs (we do have job
postings on there for local and non-local teaching positions)
Job Search Websites
Page 41 in book
*Indiana Department of Education – “looking for a teaching job?”* School Systems Website* NETWORKING!!!
Quiz Question #2
1. If you are graduating in May, when should you begin your job search?a.) Week before graduationb.) After graduationc.) Nowd.) One month before graduation
INTERVIEWING
Tips for before, during, and after the interview
What to say (and not say)
What to wear Please refer to the Job
Search Handbook for Educators.
Quiz Question #3
1. What should you include in your response to the interview question, “Tell me about yourself?”?a.) Marital statusb.) # of brothers & sisters you havec.) Your date of birthd.) Your student teaching experience
TIPS Be familiar with Indiana State teaching standards Understand and support the school’s philosophy and
mission Be comfortable with sharing your own philosophy of
teaching If your philosophy does not match the school’s
philosophy, don’t apply Be able to share your experiences of working with
students and relate them to the position Be familiar with IEPs/Special Education laws Form an opinion on “No Child Left Behind” Research School Board, district, and school web sites
UPCOMING CAREER SERVICES EVENTS
Externship Program, March 8th—March 12th (online application required) Deadline to apply 2/19 Boys & Girls Club
Job Fair Prep Sessions, March 30th and March 31st [10am-4pm, Drop-In Hours] - KT 109
Summer Job & Internship Fair, April 1, 2010 [10am-2pm] - Walb Ballroom National Student Employment Week, April 12th – 16th Job Fair Prep Session, April 14, 2010 [10am-4pm, Drop-In Hours] - KT
109 NICE Expo (Job Fair), April 15, 2010 [1-5pm]- Ivy Tech Community
College, Student Life Center
Questions?
Make an appointment to see a Career Counselor!Kettler 109
www.ipfw.edu/accs(260) 481-0689