High School Teacher resume example
Teaching applications are read against a certification list first and a narrative second. This example states subject, grade band and certification up front, then shows what changed for students.
Rachel Kim
Portland, OR · rachel.kim@example.com · +1 (503) 555-0156 · linkedin.com/in/rachelkimteach
Summary
High school English teacher with 6 years of classroom experience. Known for raising writing scores, calm classroom management, and coaching the debate team to state.
Work Experience
English Teacher, Grades 10–12 — Westbrook High SchoolAug 2021 – Present
Portland, OR
- Teach five sections of English to 140 students across grades 10–12
- Rebuilt the essay curriculum; state writing scores rose 14 points in two years
- Coach the debate team — qualified for the state tournament three years running
Language Arts Teacher — Cedar Valley Middle School2018 – 2021
Salem, OR
- Taught 7th-grade language arts and ran the after-school reading club
- Piloted a peer-editing program adopted by the whole department
Education
M.Ed., Curriculum & Teaching — University of Oregon2016 – 2018
Eugene, OR
Skills
Curriculum design · Classroom management · IEP accommodations · Google Classroom · Debate coaching · Parent communication