I'm a career changer, graduating this May with my master's in education in hopes of becoming a high school or middle school teacher. I've looked at books, but now I'm trying to tighten things with my resume. Even though I'm pretty familiar with resume writing, I've tried some new tactics with this one and I'd love any help or advice you could provide.

Since I cannot attach the real file, I'll only post here the text of the resume body. Trust me, it looks way better and is very graphically appealing. My previous career was in advertising/PR so I understand the importance of clarity on a page.

Teaching Experience

Student Teacher, Guilderland High School 03/2008 - 05/2008
• Crafted a Critical Theory-based unit for 1984 that asked students to be discriminating consumers and question many forms of information
• Led an interactive Creative Writing class for upperclassmen that explored new genres of writing and reading
Student Teacher, Waterford-Halfmoon High School 01/2008 – 03/2008
• Evaluated January 2008 Regents exam with team of English teachers
• Utilized wide variety of literacy strategies to help English 9 R/H students decode Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
• Taught 11th grade inclusion class, emphasizing skills that will help to pass Regents exam
Education Specialist, Professional Development Program 04/2007 – 01/2008
• Trained 15 to 50 government workers each month on how to perform jobs more effectively
• Overhauled training manuals and PowerPoint slides for four programs to aid learning
Substitute Teacher, Capital Region BOCES 09/2006 – 04/2007
• Supervised students from first to twelfth grades in schools around the Capital Region
• Implemented teacher’s lesson plans to maintain classroom order and encourage learning
ESOL / Basic Literacy tutor, Literacy Volunteers 04/2006 – 07/2007
• Tutored adult English-language-learner for weekly English lessons
• Helped student pass the New York State Keyboard Specialist Exam

Student Management and Mentoring Experience

Greek Affairs Assistant, SUNY Albany 01/2007 – 05/2007
• Counseled over 200 sorority women of the Pan-Hellenic Association
• Ensured that recruitment activities and initiation process abided by rules
Graduate Assistant, The College of Saint Rose 08/2006 – 04/2007
• Advised prospective Saint Rose students about program choices and graduate school options
• Planned and spoke at monthly Information Sessions for up to 50 attendees
Ninth Grade Counselor, Camp Hillcroft 06/2004 - 08/2004
• Coordinated daily activities and supervised trips for over 30 campers

Teaching Related Experience

Freelance Writer, Eric Mower and Associates 12/2006 - 02/2007
• Synthesized ideas into concise and catchy writing pieces for I Love NY
Assistant Account Executive, Eric Mower and Associates 01/2005 – 10/2006
• Wrote press releases to entice consumers or media on behalf of clients
• Presented seminars to clients, teaching them how to talk to local media
Business Manager, The Lamron Newspaper 01/2002 – 05/2005
• Headed business arm of newspaper to maintain efficiency of the paper