You’ve just about completed student teaching, and can’t wait to get your own classroom! Knowing that many other soon-to-be-graduates will be looking for teaching jobs also, read these tips that can help you stand out in the crowd and get the interview and position you want….

Writing your resume
Your resume can be the tool that successfully introduces you to a school district, so you want to write your resume in a way that makes you stand out from other candidates. You'll find information about resume writing, sample resumes, and information from university centers here.

Writing introductory / job-seeking letters
Your introductory letter is one of your first avenues for ‘selling’ yourself to a school district that has open positions. In it, you want to say enough to catch the reader’s attention, but not so much that the letter drags on. You'll find more information about writing a good introductory letter and sample letters here.

Looking for your first teaching job

Certification basics you should know
The most important responsibility you hold as a teacher in CT is to make sure your certificate is always valid. Working under an expired certificate is, technically, illegal, and can have serious consequences. Maintaining a valid certificate is simple and requires knowing some basic information:

Levels of certification 

How to find out information about your certificate 

Applying for certification for the first time

BEST program information