RESUME BASICS
Your resume is not a static document. It may be used to apply for jobs/internships, scholarships,
graduate/professional programs, or for networking. The key is to tailor your document to highlight your
relevant qualifications for each situation. The following sample is meant to present a single, possible
style. Your resume should reflect your own interpretation, style, and experience. Consider the following
when creating your resume:
Special Considerations
Length: Typically, resumes can be one-two pages, but ultimately, the expected length of a resume
depends on the requirements of the position/program and the expectations of the field and industry.
Style: Typically, it is appropriate to utilize a personalized, yet traditional resume style. Be prepared to
speak about and/or demonstrate past examples of your experience, knowledge, and skills (i.e. lesson
planning and activity design, practicum and student teaching, one-on-one student and group facilitation,
teaching philosophy, etc.).
Unique Sections: Be sure to include your relevant (or required) certifications or other qualifications (that
are required or preferred) as well as field-specific skills, methodologies, or experience (lesson planning
and activity design, practicum and student teaching, educational applications and technology, one-on-one
student and group facilitation, volunteering and community involvement, experience with youth and/or
learner populations, professional development, and relevant course project work, etc.).
Organization & Layout
• Organize content according to what is required and relevant to the position or program.
• Use margins (.5 to 1-inch), sections, or columns to balance and organize your content.
• Balance the content of your resume using left and right justification, spacing, and tab settings to
draw attention to relevant information – remember consistency is key.
Fonts & Style
• Use a font that is clear and easy to read at-a-glance.
• Adjust the size (10-12 pts, typically) based on the font.
• Incorporate style elements like bold, italics, CAPITALIZATION, and underline to draw attention
to the most important parts of your resume.
• Each style element should emphasize a single type of information.
Sections & Information
• Create section titles that market your experiences and align with what an employer or program is
looking for.
• Select what you choose to include (ex. education, certifications/licensure, experiences,
knowledge, skills, community outreach, leadership, etc.) based on what is required and relevant
within the job/program description.
• List section information in reverse-chronological order with the most recent, relevant content first
• Format your content to make it easily accessible to the reader - it is much easier to skim bullet
points for information than paragraphs.
• Be concise but thorough – do not ramble or use irrelevant “filler” words.
NAME
Telephone
Email
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Expected Graduation: December 2024
Bachelor of Science
Major(s): Elementary Education; Special Education
Minor: Learning Disabilities
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
Anticipated WI Teaching Licensure #
CPR/First Aid/AED certified - current
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Managing Learning Environments
• Educational Technology
• Differentiated Instruction
• Educating Students with Special Needs
• Microsoft Office & Google Suite
• Educational Assessment
• Student Information Systems (Skyward)
• Elementary Science, Math, & Reading
EDUCATION-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Washington Elementary School, Stevens Point, WI September 2023 - Present
Student Teacher
• Co-create after-school science club geared toward the exploration of scientific concepts, hands-on
experimentation, and analytical thinking.
• Design lesson plans for 3
rd
grade science, reading, and math curriculum and effectively utilize
learning theory to engage students in weekly activities.
• Co-collaborate with cooperating teachers to create, organize, and manage extracurricular
activities and events.
• Incorporated use of educational resources such: Kahoot!, Class Dojo, and PearDeck
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Stevens Point, WI July 2022 - Present
Mentor
• Guide mentee (“Little”) in social and emotional development and educational success.
• Advocate use of positive communication strategies and avoidance of risky behavior.
Shoreline Aquatic Center, Break City, WI February 2021 - Present
Swimming Instructor
• Designed and taught group and private swimming lessons to participants (ages: 5-19 years);
adapted teaching style and lessons to meet skill, ability, and comfort levels of swimmers.
• Tested and assessed swimmer abilities; provided feedback and advice to help participants further
develop skills and confidence in water.
UWSP Tutor-Learning Center, Stevens Point, WI February 2021 - May 2022
Tutor
• Tutored students in reading comprehension, study strategies, and homework completion.
• Coached students to attend faculty office hours and referred students to additional resources.
