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1. Go to http://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/student-development-and-services/career-services/workshops/education/Pages/default .aspx to access: • Resumé Writing PowerPoint presentation • Ontario School Board maps • Ontario School Districts Application Process

2. Lianne Gagné, Student Employment Officer Office of Student Development and Services A201 705-474-3461 ext. 4491 lianneg@nipissingu.ca

3. If we’re not engaged in the study of what we teach, then all we can do is repeat what we learned a long time ago. Stephen Saideman Canada Research Chair International Security and Ethnic Conflict McGill University

4. Resumé Writing Workshop offered to Nipissing University Schulich School of Education and Concurrent Education Students

5. AGENDA • Resumé • Cover Letter

6. FIRST IMPRESSIONS Resumés that do not impress will be eliminated by the hiring team. **Grammatical and spelling errors do not impress** • Consider the following important points: • Layout • Margins: 1” x 1” • Consistency with format (bold, underline, spacing…) • Paper quality and colour • Excellent print quality (single-sided) • Font and size • Length of resumé • Use bullets (not *, , -)

7. Focus on theEMPLOYER’S NEEDS Who are they? Website Mission Statement Goals Strategic Plan

8. PARTS OF A RESUMÉ • Personal Information • Career Objective (optional) • Education • Career (or Teaching) Related Experience • Other Employment Experience • Volunteer Experience • Other Achievements : Professional Affiliations, Certifications, Computer Skills, Awards and Scholarships, Professional Development (workshops and seminars) • Extracurricular Activities • References (examples of wording for headings)

9. Personal Information Your personal information should appear on the first page of your resumé and ONLY your name and page number on subsequent pages. Connor Jones 27 Hollyhock Lane Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T5 Home: (705) 497-6650 Cellular: (705) 474-2278 Email: connorj@hotmail.com

10. (September-April) (As of May 1) Connor Jones Connor Jones 27 Hollyhock Lane … Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T5 Home: (705) 497-6650 Cellular: (705-471-5555 Email: connorj@hotmail.com

11. YOUR LICENSE TO TEACH! Ontario College of Teachers registration is pending in the Spring of 2013 (include your registration number once you receive it from the Ontario College of Teachers) After personal information, leave one space and indicate that your

12. Career Objective (optional) A career objective must: • Highlight that you are a qualified candidate • Emphasize the contribution that you can make to the organization • Entice the employer to read the rest of your application

13. Education • In reverse chronological order, list the degrees and diplomas you will have earned by the end of August (Do not abbreviate!) • Include teachable subjects and additional option courses that you are taking • List the name and location of the relevant educational institutions • Indicate that you are in the iTeach Laptop Learning Program

14. August 2013 EDUCATION IN THE PRIMARY DIVISION Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario June 2013 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario Junior/Intermediate Divisions, History Teachable International Teaching option course (correct title) iTeach Laptop Learning Program June 2012 BACHELOR OF ARTS Guelph University, Guelph, Ontario Sociology Major, Psychology Minor June 2010 RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES DIPLOMA Algonquin College, North Bay, Ontario Include Secondary School Diploma if in the same location that you are applying in

15. Career Related Experience • In reverse chronological order, list the dates, job title, place of employment, duties, and what you learned. Begin with practice teaching placements. • Emphasize your hard skills (experience and education)

16. Spring 2013 GRADE THREE PRE-SERVICE TEACHER Ellis Public School, Markham, Ontario • Presented differentiated Science lessons for a grade three classroom • Assistant coach for the girls’ grade six volleyball team • Attended and participated in the monthly staff meetings Fall 2012 GRADE FOUR PRE-SERVICE TEACHER John Smith Public School, Guelph, Ontario • Planned, implemented, and analyzed differentiated Geography lessons for a grade four classroom • Provided support for the Fall Open House: designed the meal tickets and supervised the craft table • Assessment (rubrics, checklists, running records…) • Visual and technological aids used • Classroom management, problem solving and decision making skills • Professional Development • Interaction with parents

17. 2010-2011 RECREATIONAL COACH Sports Are Fun, Markham, Ontario • Planned and implemented a training schedule for the Mens’ volleyball team • Prepared an annual estimate of program expenditures 2005-2006 GRADE SIX TUTOR Private Residence, Ajax, Ontario • Tutored six students in my home throughout a two-year period • Provided support in mathematics and science for students identified with learning disabilities • Completed written reports and scheduled one-on-one meetings with parents to discuss their children’s progress

18. Other Employment Experience(not related to teaching) • in reverse chronological order, itemize other positions you have held • Emphasize your soft skills

20. 2003-2005 ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK J.R. Bakery, Huntsville, Ontario • Provided secretarial support for a team of ten employees • Created spreadsheets using various computer programs (Word, Excel, Publisher…) • Analyzed and presented monthly statements of expense • Communicated deadlines to the owner and provided problem-solving solutions to scheduling conflicts • Organized the filing system and collaborated with other staff members to ensure efficiency • Lead a team meeting regarding office concerns and procedures

21. Volunteer Experience Highlight positions with children or leadership positions • Literacy Council (http://www.on.literacy.ca/) (web, front desk, tutor volunteer) • Frosh leader • Coach • Tutor

22. 2010-2011 FROSH LEADER Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario • Assisted in interviewing and selecting over 50 volunteers • Conducted two training sessions for leaders 2009-2010 ASSISTANT COACH Rivers Secondary School, Markham, Ontario • Assisted the coach and trainer with the grade eleven football team • Attended the games and provided support throughout the season

23. Other… Professional Affiliations Certifications Computer Skills Awards and Scholarships Professional Development (workshops and seminars) Extracurricular Activities

24. Professional Affiliations 2002-Present Member of the Athletic Association Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario 1992-1994Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario • person-to-person campaign volunteer Certifications 2005 First Aid and CPR 2004 Basic Wilderness First Aid

25. Computer Skills • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power Point • Familiar with the Ontario Curriculum Unit Planner, Hyperstudio 4, Kid Pix Deluxe 3, Ontario Report Cards Program, Microsoft Front Page, Storybook Weaver, Music Ace 2 Awards and Scholarships 2012 Dave Marshall Leadership Award, Nipissing University • Carl Sanders Scholarship, Nipissing University 2010 John H. Frost Achievement Award, Laurentian University 2009 Excellence in Education Award, York University

26. Professional Development Curriculum Unit Planner Workshop, Nipissing University 2012 Smartboard Training Session, Nipissing University OR 2012-2013 Nipissing University Workshops Curriculum Unit Planner Smartboard Training Session Measurement Geometry Extracurricular Activities Reading, drama, canoeing, swimming, and camping

27. References Employers WANT to see references. Do NOT indicate “Available Upon Request” • Carefully choose 3, maximum 5 (Check the school board’s requirements) • Professional references preferred (associate teacher, practicum advisor, employer, -someone with authority) • Who are the 3 people who can help me get this job? • Ask permission

28. REFERENCES Mrs. Elaine Jones, Associate Teacher Centennial Public School 14 Green Lane Guelph, ON N1E 4L7 Phone: (519) 123-5678 Email: jones.elaine@cent.ca Mr. Doug Smith, Principal John Smith Public School 42 Cedargrove Crescent Guelph, ON N1E 5J6 Phone: (519) 356-1798, ext. 4345 Email: smith.d@jsps.ca Ms. Gillian Spencer, Program Coordinator Frontier College Students for Literacy Program 16 Squirrel Place, Guelph, ON N1E 3Z7 Phone: (519) 364-5498 Email: spencer.gillian@fcslp.ca I, LianneGagné, grant permission for my references to be contacted.

29. Practice Teaching ReportsandLetters of Reference • Submit copies of your practice teaching reports • If requested, enclose letters of reference • Catholic School Boards’ Faith Reference or Pastoral Form

30. Actual Examples of Errors… • Responsible for ensuring that the cashier was balanced at the end of their shift • Principle of the school • In grade 8 English, I taught English • …working with young people while teaching Marital Arts (karate) • …my ability to plan, implement and asses both… • Instructed large, small and individual children… • Supervised and assisted my associate teacher…

31. Employer’s Pet Peeves About Resumés! • Spelling and grammatical mistakes • More than 2 pages long • Colored paper that does not copy well for the interview team • Repetition in your bullets • Not including a cover letter • No dates with experience • Listing jobs with no accomplishments • Incorrect contact information • Photocopies of photocopies

32. MY Pet Peeves! • Using “I” under bullets (I had the opportunity to further develop…) • Splitting sections in 2 pages • Dates not aligned • Abbreviations (ON, BEd, TA…) • Periods when using bullets • Past experience/consistency: organized, planned, implemented • Present experience/consistency: organize, plan, implement • University of Nipissing -INCORRECT

33. Non-Teaching Resumé Tips • No need to include your Ontario College of Teachers registration number • Under ‘Education’ section, include a bullet: Thirteen weeks of practicum experience in grades…. • Do not include your High School under the ‘Education’ section

34. Under ‘Career Related Experience’, begin with your paid employment and not your practice teaching placements –emphasize your hard skills: education and skills • After ‘Career Related Experience’, add a heading called ‘Professional Experience’ and include your Practice Teaching Placements: emphasize your transferrable skills

35. COVER LETTER Tips for writing a cover letter… • Analyze the job posting and identify the key words –use these keywords in your letter • Check the school board’s website for similar current postings –what are they looking for? • Use action verbs in your letter

36. Introduction/Salutation Mark Smith 2024 Cedargrove Street London, Ontario N5W 5G4 519-455-9810 marksmith@gmailcom (2 spaces) Date (2 spaces) Mr. Robert Caldori, Superintendent of Schools London Catholic District School Board P.O. Box 5474, 5200 Wellington Road South London, Ontario N6A 4X5 (1 space) *If you address your cover letter Dear Mr. Caldori, “To Whom It May Concern” (1 space) you haven’t done your research!!

37. The Actual Writing ProcessParagraph 1: Initial ContactState the reason for writing • State the title of the position for which you are applying • Quote the job posting number if there is one • State the source and date of the advertisement • State the divisions and teachables you are qualified to teach and the name of the institution • Indicate if you plan to take an ABQ in another division in the spring or summer

38. Paragraph 2: Solid Evidence • Indicate if you plan on taking other courses in the future (French as a Second Language, Special Education Part I…) • Write about your career related experience • Emphasize your strengths indicated on your practice teaching reports

39. Paragraph 3: Your Beliefs Share your thoughts: • What is teaching all about? • What is learning all about? • What is the curriculum all about? • Why are you interested in teaching? • What kind of classroom will yours be? Show your enthusiasm for the teaching profession! Research: • school board’s mission statement • school board’s philosophy of education

40. Paragraph 4 and Closing: Action You must be action-oriented. Consider the following: • Close with a strong statement of confidence in your abilities • Express your willingness to attend an interview and provide contact information • Thank the employer for considering you • Provide information regarding your website (e-portfolio…) • Provide a telephone number where you can be reached, or where a message can be left Closing: Sincerely, (sign here) Your First and Last name, OCT Candidate

41. Non-Teaching Cover Letter Tips • Paragraph 1: don’t include your teachables, division or if you are planning on taking an ABQ. Simply indicate your undergraduate and Bachelor of Education degrees • Paragraph 2: Write about your career related experience • Paragraph 3: What excites you about this position?

42. The Cool Down Period You’ve spent a lot of time and effort getting your letter of application written but it’s not over yet. • Ask someone to proofread your letter (friend, colleague, advisor) • Proofread your resumé backwards • Email your resumé to yourself

43. Actual Examples… • …I learnt to tackle people at any level for their concerns. • I believe that everyone has some sort of disability, although with some individuals, these disabilities are more heightened than others. • My practicum experiences have also taught me firsthand how exhausting and tiresome it can be for teachers…

44. Sending your application by email • Subject line: be specific • Email message • Don’t ramble • Logical order and flow • Read it! • Edit it! • Sloppy writing and abbreviations are not acceptable

45. Remember… • The effort you are willing to put into your resumé shows your prospective employer the effort you are willing to put into the job! • 86% of Human Resources Professionals see poorly written resumés and cover letters as a deal breaker for job applicants. (careershorts.com)

46. Education Fair Information • Friday, January 25, 12:30-3:30 Education Centre Gym • Dress to impress • Format (booth, information sessions, interviews) • Updates: Section Representatives AND Schulich School of Education bulletin board