2.  Use correct spelling  Use margins, spacing and white space for easy skimming  Omit punctuation  Use action verbs

3.  Your name  Don’t use a template or fancy fonts. Keep it simple and readable.  Current address and current telephone number (use a cell so they can get in touch with you!)  Do not use cutesy answering machine responses.  Email address

4.  Discuss highest degree earned.  Name and dates of institution where you earned highest degree  City/State of institution  What specific degree was earned  Certifications  Minors or Double Majors  Sometimes GPA, Praxis scores  Seminars, Conferences and Workshops as relevant.

5.  Names of the companies you worked for (Schools you did internships or practicums at)  City and state for each company  Titles/positions you held  Employment dates  Duties you performed (Often in a bulleted list) Make sure they are in parallel form. Use active voice and action verbs.  Promotions

6.  Examples:  Student Teacher Lowell Elementary, Sioux Falls, SD  Fifth Grade (Spring 2009)  Early Literacy Practicum Teacher  Methods Practicum Teacher  Reading Tutor and Mentor  Paraprofessional Teacher  Use strong action verbs, use education buzz words, be positive, emphasize your accomplishments.

7.  Career Objective: Secondary History Teacher  Work Experience  Honors/Activities  Qualifications  References: Available from Career Services, University of Sioux Falls, 1101 W. 22 nd St. Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 331-6740  Portfolio Available at (list website)

8.  Have more than 3 (5) when you actually apply for a job. Make sure you can get their cell phone numbers.  Best- Recent, seen you teach, cooperating teachers, supervising teachers, faculty, academic advisors, employment supervisors, student organization advisors, current work supervisors.  Ask in plenty of time, give a written time line, copy of resume and job description.