b'Education Resume, Cover Letter\n& Reference Guide\nRESUME\n\nOne of the most important aspects of your job search is creating your resume. On average, administrators spend less\nthan 30 seconds screening it, so it is essential for your resume to project a clear and concise picture. The purpose of a\nresume is to market your education-related skills, experiences, and achievements so that you obtain an interview,\ntherefore you should tailor your resume to the position you want.\n\nFormatting Tips\nThere are no set rules regarding how to format your resume, however there are general guidelines you can follow when\nwriting your resume. Ultimately you are encouraged to pick the format that best highlights your skills and\naccomplishments.\nLENGTH: Education majors typically use a 2 page resume as there are a number of requirements and experiences\neducation students acquire and those should be documented on your resume.\nPAGE NUMBERS: Always include Your Name, Page 2 on the second page of your resume, in case it gets separated from\nthe first.\nPRIORITIZE: Place your most important information toward the top of the resume. You may want your first section to be\ntitled \xe2\x80\x9cTeaching Experience\xe2\x80\x9d, where you would then include your student teaching positions.\nPROOFREAD: Check and recheck for spelling and grammatical errors. Have Career & Professional Development, as well\nas someone in the teaching profession, review your resume and provide feedback.\nFORMAT: Start with a blank Word document. You may want to start by making a list of all of your experiences,\ncertifications, accomplishments. Avoid using templates because they may not allow you to easily move information or\nchange bullets, fonts, or text sizes.\nPRINTING: Print your resume on quality, white, grey or off-white paper.\nSAVE: If e-mailing your resume, use your name when saving the document. Be sure to save your resume in multiple\nlocations.\nPERSONAL INFORMATION: Do not include a photograph or other personal information such as age, weight, height,\nmarital status.\nFONT: Use easy to read fonts (Ex: Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, Cambria, etc.). Keep font sizes between 10 point and\n12 point.\nMARGINS: Keep margin widths between .5\xe2\x80\x9d and 1\xe2\x80\x9d.\n\n\x0cHeading\nREQUIRED CONTENT\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Name: Make sure your name stands out by using a larger font (16-22 point font) and bolding it.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Address & phone number\no Include only one phone number and use a professional outgoing message on your phone (e.g.\nYou have reached the voicemail of Julie Fox, I am sorry I missed your call. Please leave your name,\nnumber and brief message and I will return your call as soon as possible. Thanks.).\no Include a campus and a permanent address if you will be in different locations during your search.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 E-mail address: A combination of your first and last name keeps your e-mail address professional (your\nSNC e-mail is good forever); remove the hyperlink.\nOPTIONAL CONTENT\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Personal website/LinkedIn public profile: Include personal websites only if they are directly related to\n\nyour objective and will enhance your candidacy. You may consider creating your own online portfolio\nto highlight your subject area, classroom management plan, strong lesson plans, sample letters,\npictures of a well-organized classroom in which you worked.\n\nExample 1\n\nCampus Address:\n555 Third Street\nDe Pere, WI 54115\n\nHeading Examples\nNatalie L. Knight\n\n(920) 337-5555 \xef\x82\xa7 natalie.knight@snc.edu\n\nPermanent Address:\n2121 Hometown Avenue\nMidtown, WI 5555\n\nExample 2\n\nNatalie Knight\n555 Third Street \xe2\x99\xa6 De Pere, Wisconsin 54115 \xe2\x99\xa6 (920) 337-5555 \xe2\x99\xa6 natalie.knight@snc.edu\n\nExample 3\n\nNatalie Lynn Knight\n555 Third Street\nDe Pere, WI 54115\n(920) 337-5555\nnatalie.knight@snc.edu\nwww.linkedin.com/in/natalielynnknight\n\n\x0cObjective\nAn objective conveys key information to the administrator as to why you have applied. An objective is optional, however\nwhen used it can be general or specific. A general objective is most effective when attending a career fair, networking\nevent, or uploading into Hire a Knight or WECAN. A specific objective is best used when applying to a particular position\nand should be tailored every time.\nGeneral Objective: To obtain a position in the field of\xe2\x80\xa6(Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Education etc.)\nGeneral objective example: Desire a position in the field of Early Childhood Education utilizing skills in\n\npositive behavior management and a strong interest in collaborating with colleagues and parents.\n\nSpecific Objective: Desire a position as a\xe2\x80\xa6 (5th grade teacher, high school Chemistry teacher etc.) with\xe2\x80\xa6. (name of\ncompany/organization)\nSpecific objective example: To obtain the Southwest High School Chemistry Teacher position with the\n\nGreen Bay School District. Ability to facilitate practical application, hands-on experience, and studentinspired exploration of science.\n\nEducation\nBegin with your most recent educational experience and list backward. High school information tends to not be listed,\nunless you are applying for a position at the high school or district from which you graduated.\nREQUIRED CONTENT\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nEducation Degrees offered at SNC:\n\nSt. Norbert College, De Pere, WI\nBachelor of Science\nDegree Name\nBachelor of Arts\nGraduation Date (month, year)\nBachelor of Music\nMajor(s), Minor(s) and Concentration(s)\nCertification/licensure (These could include CPR/First Aid, Virtus training, ESL, etc.)\n\nOPTIONAL CONTENT\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Cumulative GPA and/or Major GPA, if greater than a 3.0 (Ex: Major GPA: 3.7/4.0)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Relevant Coursework (include courses that directly relate to Education or subject area)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Honors and Awards (could be in its own section)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Study/Teaching Abroad Experience (see Marketing Your International Experience handout for examples)\n\nEducation Examples\n\nST. NORBERT COLLEGE, De Pere, WI\nBachelor of Arts Degree, May 2014\nMajor: Education\nMinor: Early Childhood Education\nMajor GPA: 3.85/4.0\nOverall GPA: 3.6/4.0\nCertification: Early Childhood-Middle Childhood\nSt. Norbert College, De Pere, WI\nBachelor of Music Degree, May 2015\nMajor: Music Education\nEmphasis: Vocal\nCertifications: General Music and Choral Music\nHonors and Awards:\nDean\xe2\x80\x99s List\nSt. Norbert College Trustees Scholarship for Academics\n3\n\n\x0cWriting Your Degree & Certification\nEARLY CHILDHOOD-MIDDLE CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATION (AGES BIRTH TO 10)\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nBachelor of Arts Degree\nMajor: Elementary Education\nMinor: Early Childhood\n\nMIDDLE CHILDHOOD-EARLY ADOLESCENCE CERTIFICATION (AGES 6 TO 13)\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nBachelor of Arts Degree\nMajor: Elementary Education\nAcademic or Teaching Minor: German, History, Chemistry, Spanish, Speech Communication, Physics,\nFrench, Mathematics, English, Biology, or Computer Science\nCertification Minors: Language Arts, Broadfield Science, Broadfield Social Science, Mathematics\nEducation, or English as a Second Language (ESL)\n\nEARLY ADOLESCENCE-ADOLESCENCE CERTIFICATION (AGES 10 TO 21)\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nBachelor of Arts Degree OR Bachelor of Science Degree\nMajor: English, French, Spanish, German, Speech Communication, Social Science, Economics, Political\nScience, Psychology, Sociology, Natural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics\n\nMUSIC EDUCATION\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nBachelor of Music Degree\nMajor: Music Education\nCertification Areas: Instrumental Music (Grades K-12), General Music (Grades K-12), or Choral Music\n(Grades 6-12)\n\nExperience\n\nExperience can include paid or unpaid opportunities, part-time or full-time work, internships, volunteer work, significant\nleadership experience, class projects, etc. Consider titling your first heading \xe2\x80\x9cTeaching Experience\xe2\x80\x9d, and include your\nstudent teaching, practicums and field experience. Be creative with your other headings and group experiences together\nbased on similarities. Within each heading your experiences should be listed in reverse chronological order.\nREQUIRED CONTENT\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Position Title\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Organization/School Name\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Location (city, state)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Start date \xe2\x80\x93 end date (month year \xe2\x80\x93 month year)\nBULLET POINT FORMATTING\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Bullet points describe your skills, experiences and accomplishments that relate to the objective of your resume\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Bullets are quick points, not complete sentences\n\xe2\x80\xa2 A quality bullet point contains the following: action verb, duties, skills, and accomplishments\n\xe2\x80\xa2 When possible quantify (Ex: Increased test scores by 20%)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Use a variety of action verbs to start each bullet point (see next page for examples)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Use present tense if the experience is current; past tense if the experience has been completed\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Do not use personal pronouns\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Relevant experiences should have more bullets than non-relevant experiences\n\xe2\x80\xa2 The largest section on your resume should be your teaching experience as it is the most relevant. Aim for 5-9\nbullet points for each student teaching experience\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Choose simple but formal bullets such as circles, squares, or diamond. Checkmarks, pointing hands, and pencils\nare too informal and distract from the text on your resume\n\n\x0cBULLET POINT EXAMPLES\nGood: Created lesson plans\nBetter: Created original lesson plans around the book \xe2\x80\x9cThe Giver\xe2\x80\x9d\nBest: Created constructivist lesson plans that utilized cooperative learning to discuss concepts in Lois Lowry\xe2\x80\x99s book,\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe Giver\xe2\x80\x9d and related it to the importance of rules in society\nGood: Taught many different students\nBetter: Taught a diverse group of students from Green Bay\nBest: Individually taught 36 students of varying ethnic backgrounds from two different schools in Green Bay\nincluding 15 recent immigrants to help them successfully pass the Wisconsin Basic Skills Test\nHEADING EXAMPLES\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Teaching Experience\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Early Childhood Experience\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Elementary Education Experience\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Secondary Education Experience\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Childcare Experience\n\xe2\x80\xa2 International Teaching Experience\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nCareer-Related Experience\nAdditional Work Experience\nVolunteer Experience\nTechnology Skills\nLeadership Experience\nProfessional Development\n\nBULLET POINT CONTENT\nReflect on the topics below to help generate achievements, skills, and duties to include in your bullet points. Think about\nwhat makes you a unique candidate and communicate that in your bullet points.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Classroom management experience\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Parental involvement\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Curriculum development/lesson plans\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Organizing field trips/special projects\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Cross-Curriculum experience\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Participation in the community\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Cooperative learning\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Participation in after-school activities\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Working with diverse age groups, at-risk youth,\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Assessing learning\nELL students\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Use of technology\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Teaching strategies/styles/methods\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Interesting/innovative techniques to engage and\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Standardized testing\nexcite students in a lesson plan/activity\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Use of assessment tools\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Use of contemporary stories, authors, news, etc.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Use of theories, educational books, education\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Accommodations\nexercises to encourage comprehension\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Grading\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Participation in meetings\n\xe2\x80\xa2 IEP planning\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Collaboration with other staff\nth\n\nExperience Example\n\nStudent Teacher, 8 Grade Language Arts, Pulaski Community Middle School\nPulaski, WI, 01/13-Present\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Tiered lessons to meet the needs of learners within team-taught, regular education, and advanced level language\narts classes\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Collaborated with special education staff, language arts teachers, cooperating teacher, parents, and administration\nto meet the diverse needs of learners\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Implemented a unit on the novel The Giver, in which a variety of instructional strategies were used such as large and\nsmall group discussion, writing prompts, hands on, and listening activities\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Tracked progress of students\xe2\x80\x99 development with observation, pre and post, formative, and summative assessment,\nand self-reflection\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Facilitated write on demands where students were able to practice the district wide writing strategy BEEF UP\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Integrated a variety of technologies into daily instruction\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Demonstrated effective classroom management techniques and classroom expectations\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Input grades using Infinite Campus and completed semester report cards\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Coached forensics participants in grades 6-8\n5\n\n\x0cACTION VERBS\nADMINISTRATIVE\nAccelerate\nAccomplish\nAchieve\nAct\nAdminister\nAllocate\nAmend\nAppoint\nApprove\nAssign\nAssess\nAttain\nBenchmark\nChair\nCommend\nCompromise\nConsolidate\nControl\nDelegate\nDirect\nEncourage\nEnforce\nEntrust\nEvaluate\nExpedite\nGovern\nHead\nHire\nImprovise\nInitiate\nInstitute\nIssue\nJudge\nLead\nMaintain\nManage\nModerate\nMonitor\nOfficiate\nOrder\nOversee\nPrescreen\nPreside\nPrioritize\nProduce\nProhibit\nRefer\nRegulate\nRun\nSetup\nStart\nStreamline\nStrengthen\nSupervise\n\nCOMMUNICATION\nAddress\nBroaden\n\nClarify\nCollaborate\nCommunicate\nCompose\nCorrespond\nDemonstrate\nDocument\nEdit\nEntertain\nExhibit\nExplain\nExpress\nIllustrate\nInterpret\nInterview\nInvestigate\nLecture\nPerform\nPlan\nPresent\nPromote\nProofread\nRead\nRelate\nRelay\nReport\nReview\nRevise\nSpeak\nSummarize\nSurvey\nTranslate\nTranscribe\nWrite\n\nCREATION\n\nActivate\nComplete\nCompose\nConserve\nConstruct\nContract\nCreate\nDiscover\nDraft\nDraw\nEngineer\nExecute\nExpand\nGenerate\nInaugurate\nLandscape\nLaunch\nModify\nMold\nProduce\nReconstruct\nRedesign\nRemodel\n\nShape\nSynthesize\nTransform\nUnite\nUtilize\n\nDEVELOPMENT\nAdjust\nAssemble\nAssess\nBuild\nCompose\nConceptualize\nCustomize\nDevelop\nDesign\nDevise\nDraft\nEnlarge\nFormat\nImplement\nImprove\nInnovate\nInstall Invent\nFix\nFunction\nMake\nManufacture\nNavigate\nOperate\nPropose\nRefinish\nRenovate\nRepair\nRestore\nUpdate\nUpgrade\n\nFINANCE & NUMBER\nAbstract\nAccount\nAdd\nAllocate\nAppraise\nAudit\nBudget\nCalculate\nCollect\nCompute\nDecrease\nDetermine\nDivide\nEnter (data)\nEstimate\nFile\nFinance\nFormulate\nIncrease\nInsure\nInventory\n\nInvest\nMarket\nMaximize\nMinimize\nMultiply\nProcess\nProject\nPurchase\nRecord\nReduce\nSolve\nQuantify\n\nINTERPERSONAL SKILLS\nAcclimate\n\nAccommodate\n\nAdapt\nAnswer\nAnticipate\nAppoint\nAssist\nAssure\nBargain\nCare\nCoach\nCollaborate\nConfer\nConfront\nConsult\nConverse\nCritique\nDevelop\nEncourage\nExchange\nFamiliarize\nForm\nFoster\nFulfill\nGain\nHandle\nImplement\nInform\nInteract\nIntervene\nJoin\nListen\nLitigate\nMediate\nModel\nMotivate\nNegotiate\nParticipate\nProvide\nRecommend\nReconcile\nRehabilitate\nRepresent\nResolve\nShare\n\n\x0cSuggest\nTreat\nUnderstand\n\nTEACHING\n\nAdvise\nAid\nAmend\nAppoint\nAssist\nAward\nBroaden\nCorrect\nCounsel\nDemonstrate\nDisplay\nEncourage\nEnhance\nEnlist\nEnsure\nEvaluate\nGrade\nGuide\nHelp\nInfluence\nInstruct\nIntroduce\nLecture\nMentor\nProgram\nProvide\nRate\nSteer\nSuggest\nSupport\nTeach\nTest\nTrain\nTutor\n\nRESEARCH & ANALYSIS\nAcquire\nAllocate\nAnalyze\nAssess\nAssist\nClassify\nCollate\nCollect\nCompile\nConceptualize\nConduct\nDeliver\nDesign\nDetect\nDetermine\nDiscover\nDissect\nEvaluate\n\nExplore\nExamine\nFormulate\nFather\nIdentify\nInspect\nInvestigate\nLocate\nName\nObtain\nObserve\nPinpoint\nPrepare\nPrioritize\nReceiver\nResearch\nSpecify\nSurvey\nTest\nTrace\nTrack\nVerify\n\nPUBLIC RELATIONS\nAdvertise\nAdvocate\nAttend\nCoordinate\nConvince\nDeal\nDispense\nDisseminate\nDistribute\nFundraise\nHandle\nInfluence\nLobby\nPersuade\nPoster\nPublicize\nPublish\nRecruit\nScreen\nSeek out\nSell\nService\nTarget\n\nORGANIZATION\nAmend\nAppraise\nAppoint\nApply\nArrange\nAward\nBalance\nCatalog\nCategorize\nConnect\n\nCoordinate\nDecrease\nDefine\nDraft\nEdit\nEstablish\nFacilitate\nFile\nGroup issue\nModify\nOrchestrate\nOrganize\nOverhaul\nPlace\nPrepare\nProgram qualify\nReorganize\nRewrite\nSchedule\nSet\n\nStudy\nTake\nTravel\nUse\nWin\n\nMISCELLANEOUS\nAct\nApply\nAnticipate\nChange\nCheck\nContribute\nCover\nDecide\nDefine\nDiagnose\nEffect\nEliminate\nEmphasize\nEstablish\nFacilitate\nForecast\nFound\nGive\nLearn\nNavigate\nOffer\nPerform\nPropose\nReceive\nRefer\nReferee\nRegister\nReinforce\nResolve\nRespond\nRetrieve\nSave\nSelect\nServe\nSet\nSimplify\n\n7\n\n\x0cSample Resume\n\nSamuel Knight\n2121 Hometown Avenue \xe2\x80\xa2 De Pere, WI 55555\n(920) 337-5555 \xe2\x80\xa2 sam.knight@snc.edu \xe2\x80\xa2 www.linkedin.com/in/samknight\n\nOBJECTIVE\nSeeking high school chemistry position facilitating practical application, hands-on experience, and student-inspired\nexploration of science, rooted in strong professional collaboration.\nEDUCATION\nSt. Norbert College, De Pere, WI\nBachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry\nGPA: 3.82/4.0\nConcentration: Broadfield Science\nHonors: Magna Cum Laude\nCertification: Early Adolescence-Adolescence\n\nMay 2016\n\nTEACHING EXPERIENCE\nStudent Teacher, Conceptual Chemistry\nApril 2016-June 2016\nGreen Bay Southwest High School, Green Bay, WI\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Monitored Science Resource and aided students with their science work sixth hour three days a week\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Implemented developmentally appropriate Conceptual Chemistry lessons for a range of learners and students\nwith special educational needs\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Attended all-staff and CLT planning meetings with fellow science educators\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Created weekly plans and incorporated practice tests to foster comfort and confidence within the classroom\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Cooperatively developed instructional techniques with a sign-language interpreter to meet the needs of students\nwith hearing impairments\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Attended an I.E.P. meeting with a special education teacher and parent to review a student\xe2\x80\x99s progress and\nchallenges within the science classroom\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Utilized Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to establish a positive school culture, improve\nsafety, and decrease problem behavior\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Integrated technology into a variety of different classroom settings using flip cameras, ipads, and programs such\nas iweb and moviemaker\nStudent Teacher, 8th grade Science\nJanuary 2016-March 2016\nWest De Pere Middle School, De Pere, WI\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Planned and implemented age appropriate hands-on activities and labs for an eighth grade science classroom\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Attended I.E.P. meetings and collaborated with parents, faculty, and students to meet the eighth graders\xe2\x80\x99\nindividual educational needs\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Actively communicated with parents via e-mail and parent-teacher conferences\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Collaborated with another science teacher to ensure all eighth graders received a similar science experience\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Volunteered as assistant director for the fall musical, Seussical Jr.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Monitored the fall dance and eighth grade Walk-A-Thon to ensure student safety and appropriate behavior\nTeacher Education Field Experience\nNovember 2014-December 2014\nNotre Dame High School, Green Bay, WI\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Accumulated 137 observation hours in high school chemistry classroom with cooperating teacher\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Planned and taught 4 consecutive lesson plans which incorporated various activities to engage a range of learners\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Engaged students in conversation to build a comfortable and open learning environment\n\n\x0cKnight, Page 2\nCAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE\nNaturalist Intern\nSummer 2015-Fall 2015\n1000 Islands Environmental Center, Kaukauna, WI\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Guided elementary and middle school fieldtrip groups on educational hikes through the woods and Konkapot\nCreek to teach students about the important relationship between humans and nature\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Designed and implemented 6 lessons focused on the natural wonders of local parks for Explore Nature\nsummer school program for 5-10 year olds\nPeer Tutor, St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI\nChemistry Teaching Assistant, St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI\n\nSpring 2012-Fall 2015\nFall 2013-Fall 2015\n\nEXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE\nCampus Ministry Student Coordinator\nFall 2012-Spring 2016\nSt. Norbert College, De Pere, WI\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Organized and lead planning teams for student programs\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Listened to the faith-based needs of students and collaborated with campus ministers and students to direct\nprograms towards those needs\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Consistently explored my faith and beliefs from a holistic approach through participation in the events\nT.R.I.P.S. Volunteer (Turning Responsibility into Powerful Service)\nSt. Norbert College, De Pere, WI\n\xe2\x80\xa2 St. Lucia Island, January 2012 \xe2\x80\x93 Orphanage and building project outreach\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Philadelphia, PA, March 2011 \xe2\x80\x93 Low income transitional housing outreach\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Little Rock, AR, March 2010 \xe2\x80\x93 Habitat for Humanity\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Washington D.C., January 2009 \xe2\x80\x93 Homeless shelter\n\nSpring 2012-Spring 2016\n\nSummer Chemistry Research\nMay 2015-August 2015\nSt. Norbert College, De Pere, WI\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Collaborated with professor to organize research into new General Chemistry labs and creation of biodiesel\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Researched, tested, altered, and wrote lab procedures to fit the abilities and expectations of General\nChemistry students\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Engaged in conversations with staff to explore the resources, costs, and benefits of conversion of used oil to\nbiodiesel\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Co-ran the biodiesel reactor to create biodiesel and soap for possible use on campus\nHONORS & ADDITIONAL TRAINING\n\xe2\x80\xa2 ETS Recognition of Excellence for General Science: Awarded to test takers who achieve exceptional individual\nperformance (top 15% of candidates) on selected Praxis II tests\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nGreen Bay Diocese VIRTUS Trained \xe2\x80\x93 Fall 2015\no Learned to recognize warning signs of sexual abuse and communicate concerns\nCERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Certified \xe2\x80\x93 Summer 2015\n\n\x0cCOVER LETTER\nA cover letter is a professional letter that \xe2\x80\x9ccovers\xe2\x80\x9d or accompanies your resume. The purpose of a cover letter is to\npersuade the reader you are worth an interview. It is a chance to sell how your unique skills and experiences can benefit\nthe district/organization.\n\nFormatting Tips\n\nLENGTH: A cover letter is typically 3-4 paragraphs, not exceeding one page.\nFORMAT: Use the same heading, font style and size, and type of paper as your resume.\nSTRUCTURE: Do not over use the pronoun \xe2\x80\x9cI\xe2\x80\x9d at the beginning of each sentence. Vary your sentence structure.\n\nContent\nBefore writing, first research information about the job and the school so you can address key points and needs related\nto that position, school and district. Next, reflect on your own qualifications and skills and select three that most closely\nfit the requirements of the position and/or the needs of the school and district.\nSALUTATION: Address your cover letter to a specific person if possible. Call for the name of the hiring manager if not\nlisted, unless the job description says \xe2\x80\x9cPlease no phone calls\xe2\x80\x9d. Never use \xe2\x80\x9cTo Whom It May Concern\xe2\x80\x9d. If a name is\nunavailable use a title (e.g. Dear Administrator).\nBODY:\nFirst paragraph: The purpose of this paragraph is to gain and keep the reader\xe2\x80\x99s attention\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Include company information found through research\n\xe2\x80\xa2 State the reason why you are writing the letter \xe2\x80\x93 position you are applying for or inquiring about\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Source of referral, if any\n\xe2\x80\xa2 End this paragraph with three qualifications/skills demonstrating why you are the most qualified candidate\nMiddle paragraph(s): The purpose of this paragraph is to emphasize what you can contribute to the organization\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Give concrete examples of the skills you listed in the first paragraph\n\xe2\x80\xa2 This will be the biggest part of your letter and may be one-two paragraphs\nFinal paragraph: The purpose of this paragraph is to wrap up your letter\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Reiterate your interest in the position\n\xe2\x80\xa2 State your appreciation of the employer\xe2\x80\x99s consideration\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Include your intentions for follow-up\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Phone number/e-mail and best way to contact you\nCLOSING: End your cover letter professionally (e.g. Respectfully, Sincerely, Regards, etc.). Leave 4 spaces then type your\nname. If mailing in a hard copy sign your name in the open space. If submitting your material electronically, either\ninclude your electronic signature or type \xe2\x80\x9csubmitted electronically\xe2\x80\x9d under your typed name.\n\n\x0cSample Cover Letter\n\nSamuel Knight\n2121 Hometown Avenue \xe2\x80\xa2 De Pere, WI 55555\n(920) 337-5555 \xe2\x80\xa2 sam.knight@snc.edu \xe2\x80\xa2 www.linkedin.com/in/samknight\n\nApril 9, 2016\nMarcia Gonzales\nHuman Relations\nStanley-Boyd Area Schools\n507 E. First Avenue\nStanley, WI 54768\nDear Ms. Gonzales:\n\xe2\x80\x9cWhere all students learn at a high level,\xe2\x80\x9d was the first thing I was drawn to while reviewing your website. One sentence,\npacked with a great deal of meaning. The strides Stanley-Boyd has made in math and reading to achieve 90% of your\nstudents passing their reading tests and 83% proficient or advanced in Math is something of which I hope to be a part. It is\nfor these reasons I would love the opportunity to join your community as a 2nd grade teacher. In May 2013 I will be\ngraduating from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education and\na minor in Language Arts. My strengths in building connections with students, faculty and parents, using technology to\neffectively enhance the classroom, and differentiate instruction based on the needs of my students are just a few of things I\ncan offer to Stanley-Boyd.\nSome of the ways I build strong relationships with students, faculty, and parents is through attending after school events,\nparticipating in a district meeting, and opening lines of communication via newsletters, e-mails, phone calls, and\nconferences. Two additional strengths I possess are the ability to use technology effectively and differentiate and engage\nstudents. For example, with my first grade students I used iPads during guided reading where high leveled students\nspelled sight words, middle leveled students read sight words, and lower leveled students traced letters while practicing\nletter sounds. Another example is in 8th grade advanced Language Arts where students read a novel regarding utopias.\nStudents then reflected on their own utopia, wrote about it, and then presented using WebPages, movies, or podcast.\nFinally, at the end of the year students reflected on the unit choosing their favorite piece; many chose to write about the\ntechnology.\nI am excited about this opportunity to join your team of educators, and bring my various strengths with me. I would love\nto assist Stanley-Boyd Elementary School in the continuation of being a spotlight school. Thank you for considering my\nqualifications for this 2nd grade position, I look forward to hearing from you in the near future to discuss my\nqualifications. If you would like to contact me, I can be reached at (920) 337-5555 or sam.knight@snc.edu. Again, I look\nforward to this great opportunity at Stanley-Boyd. Go Orioles!\nSincerely,\n\nSam Knight\n(Submitted Electronically)\n\nEnclosure: Resume, References\n\n\x0cREFERENCES\nThe reference page is a separate document from the resume. Always ask a reference for permission before listing them.\nIf they agree, send them a current resume along with the position description. It is important to keep your references\ninformed on your job search status. Only submit your references when requested by the organization/district to which\nyou are applying. NOTE: If you use a teacher as a reference, be sure to ask for their summer contact information as it\nmay be different than their contact information during the school year.\n\nFormatting Tips\nHEADING: Use the same heading as your resume.\nFONT: The style and size of your font should match your resume and cover letter.\nFORMAT: Either left align or center your text.\nNUMBER: It is recommended that you have a minimum of 3 professional references.\n\nContent\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nName of person using: Ms., Mr., Dr., Prof.\nPosition title\nCompany/Organization\nAddress\nTelephone number\nE-mail address\n\nWho to Ask\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nFormer/current cooperating teachers\nFormer/current career-related work supervisors\nOn-Campus student teaching supervisor\nPrincipals\nContacts from volunteer work\nCoaches\nProfessors\nMentors\nCustomers/clients\n\n\x0cSample Reference Page\n\nSamuel Knight\n2121 Hometown Avenue \xe2\x80\xa2 De Pere, WI 55555\n(920) 337-5555 \xe2\x80\xa2 sam.knight@snc.edu \xe2\x80\xa2 www.linkedin.com/in/samknight\n\nREFERENCES\nDr. Abigail Turner\nHigh School Principal\nGreen Bay Southwest High School\n1331 Packerland Dr\nGreen Bay, WI 54304\n(920) 555-5555\nabigail.turner@gbasd.k12.wi.edu\nMr. Martin Salvador\nCooperating Teacher, Conceptual Chemistry\nGreen Bay Southwest High School\n1331 Packerland Dr\nGreen Bay, WI 54304\n(920) 555-5555\nmartin.salvador@gbasd.k12.wi.edu\nMs. Deidra Collins\nCooperating Teacher, 8th Grade Science\nWest De Pere Middle School\n1177 S 9th St\nDe Pere, WI 54115\n(920) 337-5555\ndeidra.collins@wdpsd.com\nMr. David Smith\nSNC Student Teaching Supervisor\nSt. Norbert College\n100 Grant Street\nDe Pere, Wisconsin 54115\n(414) 525-5555\ndavid.smith@snc.edu'