Notice how the job seeker in this sample geography teacher resume opens with a clear objective of what he wants. He then lists only those previous work experiences that pertain to this particular job. All geography teacher resumes should include this vital information.
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Ronald Job-Seeker
107 Center Street
Any Town, USA 99999
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
rjobseeker@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
Position as a Geography Teacher
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
State-certified secondary teacher with a focus on geography; knowledge of curricula; eager for employment for coming school year; flexible in terms of location
EXPERIENCE
Geography Teacher, 2000 to present:
Borden High School, Big City, USA.
Responsible for teaching geography to freshmen and sophomores. Created a community-wide program for Geography Awareness Week.
Classroom Aide, 1998-2000:
Small Town High School, Small Town, USA.
Duties included helping students create a travel brochure, a word search puzzle for the continents and oceans and contributing to a program for Geography Awareness Week.
EDUCATION
B.A., Geography, 2000 Any City University, Any City, USA
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
American Association of Geography Teachers
NOTE: Write a complete geography teacher resume, including expanded information of the kind you see in this condensed sample. Employers expect about two pages. Include your work experience as a geography teacher as well as your training and recognition.