{"id":8345,"date":"2022-09-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=8345"},"modified":"2022-09-09T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T14:00:00","slug":"online-teacher-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/online-teacher-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Stand-Out Online Teacher Resume (+ Sample!)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you want to get your feet wet in online English teaching or are ready to press the \u201capply\u201d button on that virtual ESL job ad, you will surely be asked for your online teacher resume. But you may wonder, is it important to have a resume specific to teaching English online<\/a>? Definitely! But don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not difficult to make one, especially if you give the resume you already have a little revamp. Here\u2019s how you can make your professional profile dazzle, plus a sample resume for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is a resume for an online teaching job different?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your technology-related skills are taken into consideration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are you tech-savvy? As an online English tutor, you\u2019ll teach in a virtual classroom, so your knowledge of digital tools<\/a> and communication platforms like Zoom or Skype will carry a lot of weight. This is also true for other programs used for online teaching, including presentation tools like Microsoft PowerPoint and class management tools like ClassDojo or Google Classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you need to learn tech skills like these? Learn your way around these popular platforms and much more with Specialized Certification in Teaching English Online<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The equipment you have counts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having quality equipment is very important in online classes, so you should mention the basic specifications of your computer (make\/model\/operating system\/processor speed\/etc.) and other relevant equipment you may have, such as a webcam and working headset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The author, Krzl,<\/a> at work teaching English online<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Your internet speed and connection are also important for teaching English online<\/a>. Make sure that you have a stable Wi-Fi connection, or better yet, get wired! Some jobs may require you to include the type of connection and internet speed you have on your resume, but even if they don\u2019t, it\u2019s a good idea to list these things. If you\u2019re not sure how fast your internet is, you can do a speed test through this site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may have to include a video introduction <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s not uncommon for online English teaching companies<\/a> to require applicants to provide a link to a video introduction for teaching online<\/a> on their TEFL resume<\/a>. This is one notable difference between applying for online English teaching jobs and classroom-based ESL work. If you already have a professional video uploaded to the web (such as on YouTube), include the link on your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I have no teaching experience?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to teaching, don\u2019t worry! Some ESL companies don’t require prior teaching experience<\/a>. Always include your other work experience, internships, projects, and even volunteer ESL work<\/a> on your resume; any role related to teaching and helping others can be relevant, even if it wasn’t in a formal classroom setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you gained valuable skills working with kids when you tutored your neighbors\u2019 son, coached a soccer team, or did babysitting work. Or, a past writing gig for a magazine could prove you have English language mastery, while the non-profit organization you started reveals that you have great leadership skills. Regardless if they are paid or not, these experiences can show that you have certain crucial skills required of online ESL teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn ways your non-teaching experience can transfer to teaching English online.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good resume writing essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your resume\u2019s overall goal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, your resume highlights what you\u2019ve done in your professional life, but it also provides a snapshot of what you can offer to the employer and why you stand out among dozens of other online English teachers. This snapshot should be presented in a way that is both compelling and easy to read because hiring managers only have so much time to take in all the details on a resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, your online teacher resume strives to show that your profile, experience, and achievements match or at least share some characteristics with the prospective job. Plus, you can also use the information from your resume if you create a teacher profile<\/a> to market your tutoring services via an online teacher marketplace<\/a>. Simply copy and paste the information right off your resume to save time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Formatting basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In general, your online TEFL resume should look clean and crisp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n