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Teacher Resume Tips & Tricks

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Last year I spent hours upon hours writing and designing the PERFECT resume for new teaching positions. My husband and I were moving, and I knew I needed to spruce up my resume to showcase who I am as an educator. I know that designing & writing your resume can be super stressful, and that's why I'm bringing you THREE tips & tricks to help you successfully write and design one that represents YOU. Tip One:  Be clear & concise.  If you've been in the education field for a few years, you know tons of educational acronyms and buzz words. Don't overkill it on your resume! Just because someone  knows  all of the jargon, doesn't mean he or she is necessarily skillful at it. Instead of making a list of the 25 areas you're knowledgeable in (Rti, IEP, ESL, Guided math, Shared reading, Gifted & Talented... the list could go on and on), pick 3 or 4 that clearly represent you.  For me, teaching K-2 math is my JAM. I LOVE it, and if I had to pick a strong ar