1. Resume Writing for School-Based Administrators
Assistant Principals
Principals

2. The Purpose of a Resume
To provide a work/training history to prospective employers
To document your professional strengths

3. STEPS FOR WRITING A RESUME

4. STEP 1: Review Florida Principal Leadership Standards
Instructional Leadership Human Resource Development
Managing Learning Environment Ethical Leadership
Learning Accountability & Assessment Vision (principals only)
Decision Making Strategies Diversity
Technology Community of Stakeholders & Partnerships
Go to for description of Standards.

5. STEP 2: Identify Experiences
Create a “header” for each Standard
List experiences that demonstrate your expertise with each Standard

6. STEP 3: Writing Experiences
Write experiences that are:
Specific
Based on Data (Measurable)
Results Oriented

7. EXAMPLE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP:
Monitored the implementation of the School Improvement Plan, resulting in 5% increase in Reading scores
Facilitated FCAT Weekend Camp attended by 150 students; 15% of students demonstrated improved achievement
Implemented an Instructional Calendar utilized by 42 instructional staff members to focus on math skills

8. Hints for Writing Experiences
Do not list names of individuals. Use only positions.
List at least five experiences under each Standard.
Place your strongest experiences at the top of each list.
List an experience only once—do not place the same experience under several standards.
Bullet your experiences.

9. Length of Resume Assistant Principal Applicants:
Limit Evidence of Experiences (Resume) to two (2) pages.
Principal Applicants:
Limit Resumes to four (4) pages.

10. Resume Check
Use spell check before you let anyone else see your resume.
Have a grammatically critical friend do a grammar review.
Scan your resume for accuracy and clarity.
Have a third person read the final copy, and obtain his/her input.

11. Tips for Easy Reading Format your pages to 8 1/2” X 11”.
Use no smaller than 12 point font.
Use Times Roman or Arial typeface.
Avoid italics.

12. STEP 4: School-Based Managerial Application Form
Complete the two-page School-Based Managerial Application form located on the web site
Applications that do not have the School-Based Managerial Application form will NOT be processed.

13. STEP 5: Sending Application
Send your application form, resume, and supporting documentation in the proper electronic format.
Follow the directions on the web site for submitting your electronic application.
Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

14. Be Truthful, Concise and….

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