Harvard
The classic recruiter-safe format: centered serif header, understated rules, no color. The Harvard style is the default choice for consulting, law, academia, and any conservative industry.
Use this templateEducation & Teaching Resume Templates
Trusted, readable formats for teachers, lecturers, and trainers, from school applications to academic CVs.
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Education hiring committees read stacks of applications and they value exactly what they teach: clarity and structure. A teaching resume needs certifications and subject specialties visible immediately, classroom outcomes stated concretely, and a tone that feels warm but organized. Academic applications push further toward formal, text-dense conventions.
Harvard covers the academic end with its serif, publication-friendly structure. Spotlight adds a centered headshot for international school applications where a photo is standard, and Sage and Luna bring approachable color for K-12 and training roles.
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Crest
An engraved letterhead feel: burgundy serif type on soft ivory. Executive and formal, made for legal, finance, and academic applications, and still ATS-clean.
Use this templateSpotlight
A centered headshot above a serif layout in navy. Formal and personal at the same time, popular with educators, consultants, and hospitality professionals.
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What should a teaching resume emphasize?
Certifications and licenses first, then grade levels and subjects taught, then measurable outcomes: assessment score improvements, attendance gains, programs you built, cohort sizes. International school recruiters also look for curriculum experience such as IB, British, or American systems, so name them explicitly.
Do international school applications need a photo?
Very often, yes. Schools across the Gulf and Asia typically expect a professional headshot on teaching CVs. Spotlight and Sage handle this cleanly. For US public school districts, skip the photo and use Harvard or another single-column template.
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