Teacher CV Example
A secondary school mathematics teacher applying to school boards in Ontario and Alberta. Boards check certification first, then classroom experience and what students achieved.
This is a sample CV for a made-up person. It scores 100 on every automatic ATS check (readable text, standard headings, contact details, bullet points and measurable results). Replace every detail with your own.
The example
Michael Thompson
michael.thompson@example.com | +1 905 555 0147 | Brampton, Ontario, Canada | linkedin.com/in/michael-thompson-sample
Professional Summary
Certified Ontario teacher with 8 years of experience teaching mathematics to grades 9 to 12. Teaches classes of up to 30 students and raised the grade 10 pass rate from 78% to 91% in two years. Plans clear lessons, supports students who are behind and works well with families and colleagues.
Technical Skills
Lesson planning, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and feedback, Google Classroom, Desmos and GeoGebra, Parent communication, Special education support, Mentoring new teachers
Professional Experience
Mathematics Teacher, Grades 9 to 12, Peel Valley Secondary School
Sep 2019 – Present | Brampton, Ontario
- Teach 4 mathematics classes of about 28 students each, from grade 9 to grade 12.
- Raised the grade 10 pass rate from 78% to 91% in 2 years with weekly short quizzes and feedback.
- Run a lunchtime help club for 35 students and a free exam review before each term.
- Mentor 2 new teachers a year and lead a department meeting every month.
Mathematics Teacher, Grades 7 to 9, Lakeshore Public School
Sep 2016 – Jun 2019 | Mississauga, Ontario
- Taught 3 classes of 25 students and improved the average test score by 9 points.
- Coached the school mathematics team that placed in the top 10 of 60 teams in the regional contest.
Education
Bachelor of Education
University of Toronto | 2016
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
York University | 2015
Certifications
- Ontario College of Teachers certified, since 2016
- Additional Qualification in Special Education, 2021
- Standard First Aid and CPR, 2024
Achievements
- Teacher of the Year nomination, Peel Valley Secondary School, 2023
Languages
English (native), French (intermediate)
Why this CV works
- Teaching certification and the province are listed in the summary and again under certifications.
- Classroom results use class size, pass rates and test score gains, which boards recognise.
- Extra duties such as coaching and tutoring are shown with the time spent.
- The soft style has friendly headings, and the structure is still a single column of plain text.
Before you copy it
- Add your Ontario College of Teachers or provincial registration number only when an application asks for it.
- Change the subjects and grade levels to match each posting.
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