how to write a good esl resumé

HOW TO WRITE A GOODESL RESUMÉ (CV)

If you’re thinking about teaching abroad, there are some key steps that you can take to ensure a potential employer takes a serious look at your resume.

Created by Steve HuangApplications Manager

Reach To Teach Recruiting

List your education and teaching qualifications

at the top of your CV.

Step 1.

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Education Qualifications:

Many countries require teachers to have a full university degree to get a proper work visa, but there are opportunities out there for everyone.

University

Job Application Tip:

When you apply for a teaching position you’re not qualified for, it’s likely that you’ll be rejected for that position. It’s best to apply for positions you are qualified for.

REJECTED

List your TEFL qualifications after your education.

Step 2.

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TEFL certifications are second in importance to education. More and more schools around the world are making a TEFL certificate a hard requirement.

TEFL

  Courses with observed teaching practice are excellent, but if you don’t have that kind of certification, don’t sweat it.

Classroom

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Add an appropriate photo of yourself to your CV.

Step 3.

While this practice is generally frowned upon in North America, bear in mind that you are applying for a position overseas and your employer will want to know what you look like.

Job Application Tip:

It’s important that you attach an appropriate photo to your application for ESL employment.

DO include a head shot or a photo of yourself having fun with kids.

DO NOT send a silly photo or photos where you are dressing or acting inappropriately.

Include your birthdate at the top of your application or CV.

Step 4.

Your birthday is relevant and required by many schools.

Use keywords on your CV.Step 5.

Many employers and agents, including Reach To Teach, search CVs by keywords. We look for words like: curriculum development, phonics, team teaching, etc.Add some keywords to your Additional Skills section to round out your CV.

NY State Certified

 K-6

3 Years of ESL Tea

ching in South Kor

ea

2 Years of Business English Teaching

Make sure to include a clear title and summary on your CV that is relevant to your experience and to the position that you are applying for.

Step 6.

In other words, don’t send your accounting CV in for a teaching position.

Step 7.Keep your experience current.

Job Application Tip:

Most employers aren’t interested in seeing every job you’ve ever had listed on your CV. If something significant occurs in your work history, especially if it’s in regards to teaching, make sure it’s listed.

Note: Jobs you’ve held for less than six months are best left off.

Job Application Tip:

Build on your experience. If you don’t have formal experience, you can include options like one-on-one tutoring, coaching experience, volunteer teaching or summer camp experience.

If you’ve lived or studied abroad, make sure you list this in your Skills section.

Step 8.

Experience abroad shows you are adaptable and independent.

Avoid using common buzzwords, such as: Experienced, Team Player, Excellent Communication Skills and Proactive.

Step 9.

Think of a way to showcase your experience in a careful and thought out approach.

School directors want to know what your skills, qualifications and experience entail, so don’t be afraid to sell yourself.

Adaptability & Flexibility

Leader-ship

Foreign Language

Follow all these tips and you should have yourself a pretty nice ESL resume. Now that you’re finished, please send it over to us at Reach To Teach.

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