Résumé and Letter Writing

Résumé Writing

The résumé is an indispensable marketing tool for any job candidate. It is a written summary of who you are and should draw attention to your strengths and skills. A résumé should be a purposeful, concise and organized summary of the experience that you have as you relate to the available position.

Effective Résumé Language

Create a positive first impression with a résumé that is a persuasive summary of your qualifications and achievements. Learn how to use action verbs and effective phrases to best showcase your expertise.

Action Verbs

Words are powerful tools. Choose strong action verbs from this list to create a convincing summary of the qualifications and accomplishments that make you the best candidate for the job. 

Sample Résumé

The résumés below are intended for use as examples only.

• EC-4 Résumé
• EC-4 Bilingual Résumé
• Physical Education Résumé
• Special Education Résumé

Cover Letters

The cover letter that you attach to your résumé is a letter introducing you, your skills and your reason for contacting the school district. A good cover letter will encourage the reader to review your résumé and is an effective tool to demonstrate your writing skills.

How To Write a Cover Letter

A cover letter should always include a résumé and be addressed to a specific person. In general, cover letters should be one page in length consisting of three to four paragraphs that follow this basic format.

Sample Cover Letters

The cover letters below are intended for use as examples only.

• Cover Letter #1
• Cover Letter #2 

Thank You Letters

The Thank You Letter cannot be neglected in today's competitive market. You need an edge over the other candidates and you can increase your chance of being hired by marketing yourself to the school districts one more time.

How To Write a Thank You Letter

Use the Thank You Letter to reinforce your value to the school district, correct any misinformation, and add forgotten points. Don't forget to reiterate that you are still interested in the position.

Sample Thank You Letter

This Thank You Letter is intended for use as an example only.