Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) is often your first introduction to a potential employer. For educators, a CV must do more than list past jobs—it must convey your teaching philosophy, your ability to manage a classroom, and your dedication to student success.
1. Tailor Your Profile Summary
Don't use a generic summary. Start with a 3-4 sentence professional profile that highlights your specific teaching license (if applicable), years of experience, and your core educational philosophy. Make sure it aligns with the values of the school you are applying to.
2. Highlight Achievements, Not Just Duties
Instead of saying "Taught mathematics to JHS 3," quantify your impact. For example: "Improved JHS 3 mathematics BECE pass rates by 15% over two academic years through the introduction of interactive after-school study groups."
Pro Tip: Use Action Verbs
Begin your bullet points with strong action verbs like Developed, Facilitated, Mentored, Designed, or Assessed.
3. Emphasize Extracurricular Contributions
Schools look for teachers who contribute to the broader school community. Did you coach the debate team? Organize the sports day? Lead the science club? These details show you are invested in the holistic development of students.
4. Keep Formatting Clean and Professional
- Use a clear, readable font (like Arial, Calibri, or Roboto).
- Keep it to 2 pages maximum.
- Use bullet points instead of dense paragraphs.
- Save and send your CV as a PDF to preserve formatting.