Should I include my teaching philosophy on my resume?

No — save that for a cover letter or a separate teaching philosophy statement if the district requests one. The resume itself should stay focused on certifications, experience, and outcomes.

How do I handle a resume if I’ve taught multiple grade levels or subjects?

Lead with the grade band/subject that matches the posting you’re applying to, and summarize the others more briefly. Districts usually hire for a specific band, so match your framing to it.

Do student teaching placements count as experience?

Yes, especially for first-time applicants — list them with the same structure as paid roles (school, grade/subject, dates, outcomes) since they demonstrate real classroom practice.

Resume Example

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School district hiring systems (like Frontline or TalentEd) often filter on certification type, grade band, and subject area before a principal ever reviews the resume, so those need to appear exactly as the posting states them. Beyond that, the resumes that stand out quantify student outcomes — test score growth, reading level gains, attendance — rather than listing duties every teacher performs, and they name specific curricula or instructional frameworks the district already uses.

Sample resume summary

“5th grade teacher with 6 years in Title I public schools, certified in Elementary Education (K-6). Raised average reading levels by 1.4 grades over a school year using a structured literacy approach, and led the grade-level team’s transition to a new math curriculum.”

Resume bullet point examples

Raised average student reading levels by 1.4 grades over one school year through small-group structured literacy instruction
Designed and delivered a differentiated math curriculum for a classroom of 28 students spanning 3 ability levels
Led the grade-level team’s adoption of a new math curriculum (Eureka Math), training 4 colleagues on implementation
Managed classroom behavior using a PBIS framework, reducing office referrals by 40% year-over-year
Communicated regularly with 28 families through weekly updates, maintaining a 95%+ parent-teacher conference attendance rate
Mentored 2 student teachers through their practicum placements, both hired into full-time positions the following year

Skills to include

Curriculum developmentDifferentiated instructionClassroom managementPBISIEP/504 complianceGoogle ClassroomData-driven instructionParent communication

Tips for this resume

Use the exact grade band and subject wording from the district posting (e.g., "K-6" vs. "Elementary") since district ATS platforms frequently match on this literally.
Quantify student outcomes wherever you have data — reading level growth, test score gains, attendance, behavior referrals — these are the closest thing teaching has to a KPI and principals look for them.
Name specific curricula and frameworks you’ve used (Eureka Math, Lucy Calkins, PBIS) since districts often standardize on one and screen for familiarity with it.

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