A music teacher resume should focus on the applicant's experience, licensing, training, and readiness to accept employment. All music teacher resumes should mention all of the above, as shown in the following example.
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Joann Johnson
897 Market Lane
Cityplace, USA 99999
888-888-8888
Objective: Music Teacher
Seeking an interview for hire as a music teacher
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Trained and experienced music teacher available for immediate employment. A decade of teaching piano and violin and directing a children's community orchestra.
RESUME of EXPERIENCE:
Swanson School of Music, Any Place, USA 2002-2007
Piano and violin lessons
Crown Music School, Little Town, USA 1998-2002
Piano and violin lessons
Directed community children's orchestra
TRAINING:
M.A. Piano Performance, Madison Music Academy 1997
RECOGNITION:
American Association of Music Teachers:
Band Leader Award 2005
NOTE: One to two-page music teacher resumes are popular with potential employers. The music teacher resume shown here is a shortened version of one that would attract a hiring manager. Use it as an example to build your own.