Pick a clean, professional layout for a Math Instructor. Use reverse-chronological order so your recent teaching roles and certification appear first. This helps hiring teams and applicant tracking systems read your file without trouble.
One page works for early and mid-career instructors. Use two pages only if you have long-term teaching experience, publications, or curriculum design work that directly ties to the role.
Use simple, ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, or Georgia. Set body text to 10–12pt and headers to 14–16pt. Keep consistent line spacing and margins so sections breathe.
Structure your sections with standard headings. Use headings like Contact, Summary, Teaching Experience, Education, Certifications, Skills, and Select Projects. Put dates on the right and roles on the left for easy scanning.
Avoid over-design. Skip columns, heavy graphics, or text boxes that can break parsing. Use bold and bullet points to guide the eye instead of colors or icons.
Use clear bullet points that start with action verbs and include measurable results. Show class size, assessment improvements, curriculum changes, or exam score gains when possible. Keep each bullet to one or two short sentences.
Watch common mistakes. Don’t use rare fonts or tiny text. Don’t cram every job you ever held. Don’t leave long unexplained gaps in dates. Keep spacing consistent and don’t mix many typefaces.
Double-check file type before you send. Save as a Word DOCX or PDF depending on the job posting. Name the file with your name and role, for example: "ScottyMraz_MathInstructor.docx".