🥇 The best resume for Substitute Teachers

Substitute Teacher Resume Example & Tips in 2025

Create a professional Substitute Teacher resume with our AI-powered resume builder.

247 reviews (4.8 out of 5)

John Doe

Summary

  • Adaptable Substitute Teacher with 3+ years of experience teaching multiple subjects across K-12 levels. Skilled in quickly implementing lesson plans and maintaining classroom engagement. Strong background in classroom management and differentiated instruction, consistently receiving positive feedback from permanent teachers and administrators.

Experience

  • Long-term Substitute Teacher

    Boston Public Schools

    January 2022 - Present, Boston, MA

    • Cover extended leaves for multiple subjects in grades 6-12, maintaining curriculum continuity and student progress across 5+ classrooms

    • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with state standards and existing curriculum maps, resulting in 90% assignment completion rate

    • Collaborate with department heads and permanent teachers to ensure smooth transitions and consistent educational experiences

  • Substitute Teacher

    Cambridge School District

    September 2020 - December 2021, Cambridge, MA

    • Taught various subjects in K-8 classrooms, adapting teaching styles to meet diverse student needs and learning levels

    • Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, maintaining 95% student engagement

    • Created supplementary materials and activities to enhance existing lesson plans when needed

  • Student Teacher

    Brookline High School

    January 2020 - June 2020, Brookline, MA

    • Assisted lead teacher in planning and delivering lessons for 9th and 10th grade English classes

    • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for students with diverse learning needs

    • Created and maintained detailed documentation of student progress and behavior for 120+ students

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Education

    Minor in Psychology • Boston University • Boston, MA • September 2016 - May 2020 • 3.8 GPA

    • Specialized in Secondary Education with focus on English and Social Studies

    • Completed 500+ hours of classroom observation and student teaching

    • President of Future Educators of America club

Certifications

  • Massachusetts Teaching License

    Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education • 2025

    • Licensed to teach English and Social Studies (Grades 5-12)

    • Completed required professional development hours in classroom management

    • Additional endorsement in Special Education

Professional Development

  • Workshop Facilitator

    Massachusetts Teachers Association • September 2022 - Present

    • Lead monthly workshops on effective substitute teaching strategies

    • Develop resources for new substitute teachers entering the field

    • Collaborate with experienced teachers to create best practice guidelines

  • Volunteer Tutor

    Boston Public Library • January 2021 - Present

    • Provide after-school tutoring in English and Social Studies for grades 6-12

    • Create individualized study plans for struggling students

    • Coordinate with teachers to align tutoring with classroom curriculum

Details

john.doe@gmail.com+1 617 555 1234
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
in/johndoe-education/

Skills

  • Classroom Management

  • Lesson Planning

  • Differentiated Instruction

  • Behavior Management

  • Educational Technology

  • Student Assessment

Our resumes are created and reviewed by 120+ recruiters from 90+ companies

What happens when Substitute Teachers use this resume?

Substitute Teachers have used this resume
88
Got a job interview within a week of using Rezifine
73
Received a job offer within 3 weeks
60

*Based on a user survey from Feb 14, 2025