Retired Teacher Resume Examples & Templates

By Nilda Melissa Diaz, CPRW, Career Advice Expert •Last Updated: January 07, 2025

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With ever-changing technology in schools, getting a job as a retired teacher can be tricky. But if you're ready to go back to work, it's possible to get a great job teaching again--as long as you nail your resume. A great application will get you a job even if your teaching skills are rusty. One of the most important things that school administrators like to see in retired teachers' resumes is that they stayed busy even in retirement. Make sure you include not only your pre-retirement teaching experience but also a short description of things you did during retirement that kept those skills sharp. Whether it's one-on-one tutoring or even just volunteering in a classroom, it's important to show how you have kept your teaching skills relevant. Ready to start writing your resume? Check out this retired teacher resume sample for more tips.

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Retired Teacher Resume Questions

1. How should you structure your retired teacher resume?

A retired teacher should structure his or her resume so that employers find this document organized, informative, and easy to skim. Refer to our retired teacher resume sample to see a solid document that you can use as a template for our personalized resume builder. Begin with a header containing your full name, address, and contact information, followed by a summary or objective statement in which you set forth your skills or goals. Use subtitles to clearly indicate all of the following sections, including a summary or objective statement and formatted lists of qualifications, work experience, and education.

2. How do you write an objective statement for a retired teacher resume?

A resume objective explains your intentions in pursuing work and what you are seeking from a prospective employer. In recent years, this type of statement has become less popular than professional summaries, such as the one shown on our retired teacher resume sample, but an objective statement can be ideal for jobseekers who have spent time out of the workforce. If you are returning to work after retiring some time ago, you may want to frame your purpose in an objective statement and address your experience and skills elsewhere on your resume.

3. How do you list certifications on your retired teacher resume?

Retired teachers may still hold certifications to teach in their home state and possibly in other regions. If you are applying to an education-related position, you may benefit from pointing out your teacher certifications. Mention these credentials in your summary statement, list of qualifications, or in a separate credentials section. Teaching certification can set you apart from many other applicants.

4. How do you write the experience section of your retired teacher resume?

The experience section is a good place to give a sense of the extent of your work history. Provide the job title, the name and location of your employer, and your dates of employment down to the month and year in each entry. Once you establish these essential details, follow them with a bulleted list in which you describe your duties and accomplishments. The candidate on our retired teacher resume sample draws attention to her work with adult learners, tutors, and volunteers in her present position. In previous positions, she worked with children, led field trips, and wrote and scored assignments and assessments. These details may increase her chances of getting hired.

5. Should you include references on a retired teacher resume?

There is no need to list references on a resume for any position. However, before applying for a job you should make sure that the people you would like to use as references are aware you are seeking employment and plan to give their names and preferred contact information. Make sure this information is accurate so that you are ready to provide an employer with references on request.

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Irene Garret 123 Fake Street City, State, Zip Code Cell: 000-000-0000 email@email.com

Summary

Retired Teacher with a passion for helping people learn new things. Comprehensive knowledge of biology-related concepts, including the behavior of plants and animals in various surroundings. Committed to applying experience as an educator in non-classroom settings.

Highlights

Exemplary teaching skills
Excellent training abilities
Skill evaluation and assessment
Good listener and communicator
Computer proficiency
Good motivator
Highly adaptive
Work Experience
September 2012 to Present Company Name -- City, State Retired Teacher
Coordinate efforts with tutors and volunteers to promote adult literacy.
Develop and teach adult learning classes in biology and related sciences.
Teach senior citizens how to use computers.
Organize community outings, including trips to local zoos, botanical gardens and museums. October 2008 to August 2012 New Horizons Learning Center -- City, State Retired Teacher
Organized after school programs for children and teens.
Provided private tutoring sessions.
Gave weekly feedback to students and parents.
Administered tests to determine individual learning needs and abilities.
Played learning games with younger children in attendance and organized group activities such as reading sessions and outside playtime.
Conducted training sessions for new staff.
Evaluated the progress of all tutoring sessions. June 2007 to May 2008 Pacific School District -- City, State Senior Teacher
Conducted sessions for students of grades 8 through 12.
Took students on biology field trips with district and parental approval.
Drafted test papers and graded homework and exams.
Successfully raised test courses in all biology classes after recommended lesson plan changes were approved and implemented.
Coordinated with other teachers in the biology and science departments to determine curriculum needs.
Selected appropriate textbooks and classroom materials.
Education
2001 University of California, City, State Bachelor of Science, Biology 1999 University of California, City, State Associate's Degree, Elementary Education

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