Pick a clean layout that puts your teaching experience first. Use reverse-chronological order so hiring teams see your recent classroom work quickly.
For a Physics Teacher, keep sections clear: Contact, Summary, Certification, Teaching Experience, Education, Skills, and Labs or Projects. Use standard headings so both people and ATS parse your file.
Keep length to one page if you have under 10 years of experience. Use two pages only if you have wide classroom leadership, publications, or curriculum design that matter to the role.
Use simple, ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri or Arial. Set body text to 10-12pt and headers to 14-16pt for hierarchy. Keep line spacing at 1.0–1.15 and leave margins of about 0.5–1 inch to avoid clutter.
Highlight measurable classroom outcomes like test score improvements and lab enrollment numbers. Use bullet lists for duties and achievements so readers scan easily.
Avoid heavy graphics, text boxes, and multi-column layouts. Those elements often break ATS parsing and hide key dates or certifications.
Common mistakes include unclear dates, long dense paragraphs, and inconsistent formatting between sections. Also avoid nonstandard fonts and excessive color choices.
Use clear section headings like "Teaching Experience," "Certifications," and "Technical Skills." Keep verb tense consistent, and start bullets with strong action verbs.