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Education CV—Examples and 25+ Writing Tips

You’ve got a passion for instilling young minds with a love of lifelong learning. You’ve trained to build your skills. Now show the hiring team with this education CV sample.

Tom Gerencer, CPRW
Career Writer at ResumeLab
Education CV—Examples and 25+ Writing Tips

There’s an educator shortage.

 

You can write your CV in crayon and get hired. Right?

 

Well, no.

 

To get high paying jobs in good schools, show you are the only choice with a strong education CV.

 

In this guide:

  • An education CV sample better than most.
  • How to write an A+ CV for education jobs.
  • How to make an education job description for CVs.
  • Why you can’t just list education skills (and what to do instead).

 

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Now check out this sample CV for education jobs:

 

Education CV Sample You Can Copy and Use

 

Theo Espiga

High School Math Teacher

 

Personal Info

 

Phone: 510-703-8861

E-mail: theozespiga@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/theozespiga

twitter.com/theozespiga

 

Summary

 

Licenced California high school math teacher with 5+ years of experience. Seeking to improve standardised test scores at Santa Rosa High School. At Cambrian High School, raised scores on math standardised tests by 25% through student training in goal-setting and time management. Taught 130+ students per year and trained 3 teachers.

 

Certifications

 

  • 2013 - CA Teacher Certification
  • First Aid & CPR - American Red Cross

 

Experience

 

High School Math Teacher

Cambrian High School

2014–present

  • Raised math standardised test scores 25% by implementing goal-setting, time-management training, and more in-class exercises.
  • Taught and guided progress of 130+ students per year. Performed assessments and offer extra help to lagging students.
  • Created 500+ daily lesson plans for 2 different mathematics tracks, including University Prep and AP math.
  • Met with 400+ parents and school administrators to discuss goals, progress, and strategies for improvement.
  • Trained 3 math teachers in classroom management.

 

Teaching Assistant

Hueneme Elementary School

2013–2014

  • Wrote 35 daily lesson plans in collaboration with teachers.
  • Graded 400+ student tests and papers.
  • Scored 99% on school safety policies exam.
  • Managed 2 classrooms of at-risk students.

 

Education

 

BS Education, Santa Clara University

2010–2014

  • Conducted senior project in classroom management.
  • Excelled in lesson plan creation coursework.

 

Additional Activities

 

  • Member, NEA.
  • Teach yoga 1x per week as self-care.

 

Volunteer Work

 

Drive kitten rescue van 1x per month.

 

Hard Skills: classroom management, state standards, curriculum development, safety

 

Soft Skills: interpersonal skills, compassion, communication, critical thinking

 

That educator CV sample fills in all the blanks.

 

Now here’s how to write an education CV that passes all the tests:

 

1. Use a Professional Education CV Format

 

You know this.

 

If you turn in sloppy work, they won’t take you seriously.

 

That’s why formatting your CV is crucial.

 

Education CVs have to look the part.

 

Use these tips:

 

Education CV Format

 

Expert Hint: There’s a massive teacher shortage in the US. But—if you fail to list enough credentials on your educational CV, you’ll risk a lower starting salary.

2. Write an Education CV Objective or Summary

 

Here’s the bad news:

 

The hiring official won’t read your education CV.

 

She’ll glance at it.

 

Make it count.

 

To do it, write a grabby career objective or career summary.

 

It’s a quick rundown of why you fit the job.

 

Add:

 

  1. An adjective (licenced, energetic)
  2. Job title (teacher, director)
  3. Years of experience (1+, 3+)
  4. Who/how you’ll help (raise standardised test scores at Cambrian High School)
  5. Best education moments (raised standardised test scores 25%...)
  6. A couple skills (...by coaching students in time management.)

 

Hint: write it last to sink your stress.

 

These education CV examples show the lesson plan:

 

Let’s say the online job ad stresses standardised test scores.

 

Education CV Summary—Example

Good Example
Licenced California high school math teacher with 5+ years of experience. Seeking to improve standardised test scores at Santa Rosa High School. At Cambrian High School, raised scores on math standardised tests by 25% through student training in goal-setting and time management. Taught 130+ students per year and trained 3 teachers.
Bad Example
Experienced teacher, skilled in classroom management, state standards, and classroom management. Recognised for working with other teachers to get the best from students. Passionate about sparking young minds with a love of lifelong learning.

See how that works?

 

Show your best use of the skills they want.

 

But even an education CV with no experience needs proof.

 

Let’s say a job wants classroom management skills:

 

Entry-Level Education CV Objective

Good Example
Licenced teacher with skills in grading and classroom management. Seeking to promote a calm learning environment at Cambrian High School. As TA at Hueneme Elementary, managed 2 classes of 20+ at-risk students each. Wrote 35 lesson plans. Member, NEA.
Bad Example
Entry-level teacher. Haven’t yet held a full-time teacher job, but I worked for one year as a teacher’s assistant in an primary school. Skilled in lesson plan creation and grading. Recognised for ability to collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to improve education quality.

Don’t blink.

 

The second of these entry-level education CV examples isn’t terrible! Particularly the part about collaboration.

 

But the first is tailored to the job.

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3. Educate Your Job Description and Skills Section

 

If you only learn one thing today, learn this:

 

An educational CV job description has to fit the job.

 

To write a great education job description:

 

  1. List the right CV skills. Find them in the online job ad. Or learn them from the school’s teachers and administrators.
  2. Use those skills as your CV keywords.
  3. Brainstorm several times you used those skills for maximum effect.
  4. Add metrics like percentages or numbers of students to show they aren’t pee-wee sized.

 

The first of these education CV samples aces it:

 

Say these education skills are in the job ad: standardised test scores, assessments, lesson plans, parent meetings, training.

 

Education Job Description for CV [Sample]

Good Example

Experience

 

High School Math Teacher

Cambrian High School

2014–present

  • Raised math standardised test scores 25% by implementing goal-setting, time-management training, and more in-class exercises.
  • Taught and guided progress of 130+ students per year. Performed assessments and offer extra help to lagging students.
  • Created 500+ daily lesson plans for 2 different mathematics tracks, including University Prep and AP math.
  • Met with 400+ parents and school administrators to discuss goals, progress, and strategies for improvement.
  • Trained 3 math teachers in classroom management.
Bad Example
  • Instructed math students, graded papers, worked with school administrators to ensure high-quality education.
  • Gave presentations to students covering key concepts, ensuring that students fully understand all aspects.
  • Raised student performance through integrating technology in the classroom.
  • Improved student behaviour through after-school discipline sessions.

Notice anything?

 

The first of those educators CV examples showcases the skills from the job ad.

 

The numbers add proof and size.

 

Now what about an example of an entry-level CV?

 

Pretend the job wants these education skills: lesson plans, grading, safety, classroom management.

 

Entry-Level Education CV Job Description [Sample]

Good Example

Teaching Assistant

Hueneme Elementary School

2018–2019

  • Wrote 35 daily lesson plans in collaboration with teachers.
  • Graded 400+ student tests and papers.
  • Scored 99% on school safety policies exam.
  • Managed 2 classrooms of at-risk students.
Bad Example

Teaching Assistant

Hueneme Elementary School

2018–2019

  • Assisted with students during arrival, mealtimes, dismissal, and on the playground.
  • Sourced educational materials, including homework plans that achieved a high completion rate.
  • Mentored students to promote learning in areas where students were lagging.
  • Engaged with students who had behavioural problems to achieve higher grade performance.

Saying you “graded papers” is one thing.

 

But grading 400+ papers shows you’ve got the skill they want.

 

Use these education CV skills to start:

 

Education CV Skills

 

For teachers:

 

Hard Skills

Soft Skills

Classroom Management

Interpersonal Skills

State Standards

Communication

Safety

Critical Thinking

Lesson Plans

Passion

Subject Knowledge

Love of Learning

Computer Skills

Leadership

Training

Positive Attitude

Counselling

Collaboration

Creating Exams

Flexible

Extracurricular Activities

Time Management

 

For directors and administrators:

 

Hard Skills

Soft Skills

Hiring

Interpersonal Skills

Budgeting

Collaboration

Computer Skills

Judgement

Public Relations

Problem Solving

Coordinating Examinations

Communication

Maintaining Supplies

Critical Thinking

Management

Organisation

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Finance

Delegation

Project Management

Time Management

Expert Hint: Based on a survey of 12,406 teachers, counselling skills boost teacher salary by 15%. If you’ve got them, put them on your educational CV.

4. Wow Them with Your Education Section

 

You worked hard for your education degree.

 

But—

 

There’s a trick to showing it.

 

Especially in an entry-level education CV, your education section should show skills.

 

This educator’s CV example passes with flying colours:

 

Education CV Example—Education

Good Example

Education

 

BS Education, Santa Clara University

2010–2014

  • Conducted senior project in classroom management.
  • Excelled in lesson plan creation coursework.

Expert Hint: Will you get health insurance? That depends. Teacher benefits are locally negotiated. So—study up on the job benefits before sending in your educational CV.

5. Make Your Education CV Do More

 

Experience counts in an education CV.

 

But—

 

You have to show the hiring team you’re good to work with.

 

How?

 

By adding a few “other” sections.

 

Choose from:

  • Association memberships (NEA)
  • Certifications (First Aid, ALICE)
  • Conferences
  • Groups
  • Volunteer work
  • Additional activities
  • Interests
  • Publications
  • Fitness

 

These education CV examples show how:

 

Education CV—Extra Sections

Good Example

Certifications

 

  • 2013 - CA Teacher Certification
  • First Aid & CPR - American Red Cross

 

Additional Activities

 

  • Member, NEA.
  • Teach yoga 1x per week as self-care.

 

Volunteer Work

 

Drive kitten rescue van 1x per month.

Bad Example

Additional Activities

 

  • Regular volunteer work.
  • Parasailing

Make sure you add your teacher certification in a special section, way up high.

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Key Points

 

To write an education CV that works:

  • Use the education CV template up top. It puts your best school moments front and centre.
  • Get your CV keywords from the job posting. That’s the only way to show you are the perfect fit.
  • Add numbers to make your words pop. Numbers convince!
  • Include a couple “other” sections to offer more of what they’re looking for.

 

Got questions on how to write great CVs for education jobs? Not sure how to show education on a CV? Leave a comment. We’ll be happy to reply!

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Tom Gerencer, CPRW
Having published over 200 career-advice articles, Tom Gerencer is a career expert who covers the whole array of job-seeking topics for people at all career stages, from interns to C-suite members. His insights, commentary, and articles reach over a million readers every month. With inside knowledge of key industry players and in-depth research, Tom helps job seekers with advice across all professions and career stages. Tom holds a degree in English from Colby College.

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