Elementary teacher resume example

Principals want to see your certification, the grades you have taught and evidence that students grow in your classroom. This example gives class sizes, a reading initiative with results and technology skills.

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Elementary teacher resume example with certification and student growth
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Skills to highlight

  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom technology
  • Family communication

What makes it work

  • Put your state teaching license and endorsements near the top.
  • Give grade levels and class sizes, including students with IEPs or 504 plans.
  • Show student growth with data: benchmark results, reading levels, test scores.
  • Name the tools you use: Google Classroom, Seesaw, i-Ready, smart boards.

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Rachel Cohen — Elementary Teacher — grades 1–4, state certified

Elementary teacher with eight years in public schools. I adapt instruction to every learner, lead projects that make students want to read and partner closely with families.

Experience

  • Third Grade Teacher · Public Elementary School, Raleigh, NC (Aug 2020 – Present)
    • Class of 26 students, including 3 with IEPs
    • Reading initiative with the public library: 80% of students on grade level by spring
    • Grade-level technology lead (Chromebooks, Google Classroom)
  • First Grade Teacher · Public Elementary School, Cary, NC (Aug 2017 – Jun 2020)
    • Early literacy instruction in small groups
    • Organized a 3-day outdoor science field trip

Education

  • Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education · North Carolina State University (2015 – 2017)
  • Bachelor of Arts in English · University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2011 – 2015)

Skills

Lesson planning · Differentiated instruction · Classroom management · Assessment · Google Classroom

Why this example works

Each job gives the context — grade, class size, students with IEPs — and a measurable result: 80% of students reading on grade level. A principal sees an effective teacher, not just a list of duties.

The technology lead role also opens doors to instructional coaching. The Mumbai template is clean and photo-free and gives the degrees and license the room they deserve.

Keywords to mirror

Applicant tracking systems and recruiters scan for these terms. Reuse the ones that appear in the job posting, word for word.

  • Elementary teacher
  • Teaching license
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Student growth
  • IEP
  • Literacy
  • Google Classroom
  • Family engagement

Mistakes to avoid for this role

  • Writing “teacher” with no grade level or class size.
  • Listing standards instead of your own projects and results.
  • Leaving out your license and endorsements.

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