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Teaching is corporate experience. Make your resume prove it.

Leaving teaching? CVali rewrites classroom language into the words recruiters and applicant tracking systems look for, for instructional design, training, customer success and ed-tech jobs.

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BeforeTypical teacher resume

JORDAN ELLIS

Austin, TX 78704 • (512) 555-0142 • jordan.ellis@email.com

OBJECTIVE

Dedicated and passionate educator seeking a new challenge where I can use my skills to make a difference.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Fifth Grade TeacherAug 2018 – Present

Maple Ridge Elementary, Austin ISD

  • Differentiated instruction for 26 students, including students with IEPs and 504 plans
  • Implemented PBIS classroom management system and tracked student behavior
  • Collaborated with PLC to analyze MAP data and plan small group rotations
  • Created lesson plans aligned to TEKS using Google Classroom
  • Communicated with parents through weekly newsletters and parent-teacher conferences
  • Served as grade-level team lead and mentored student teachers
Third Grade TeacherAug 2016 – May 2018

Oak Hill Elementary, Austin ISD

  • Taught all core subjects to 22 students
  • Responsible for planning field trips and back-to-school night
  • Sponsored after-school reading club

CERTIFICATIONS

Texas Educator Certificate, Core Subjects EC–6 • ESL Supplemental

EDUCATION

B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas State University, 2016

SKILLS

Classroom management, differentiated instruction, Google Classroom, Seesaw, parent communication

87was 41

Keyword matchfor an instructional designer posting

After CValiInstructional designer

Jordan Ellis

Instructional Designer

Austin, TX  |  (512) 555-0142  |  jordan.ellis@email.com  |  linkedin.com/in/jordanellis

SUMMARY

Educator with 8 years of experience designing and delivering learning for diverse audiences. Builds lessons around measurable learning objectives, uses assessment data to improve content, and adapts materials for different learner needs.

EXPERIENCE

Fifth Grade TeacherAug 2018 – Present

Maple Ridge Elementary, Austin ISD

  • Designed personalized learning paths for 26 learners, including learners with individual support plans
  • Rolled out a behavior-support framework that cut classroom disruptions by 40% in one yearyour number
  • Analyzed assessment data with a 5-person team to find skill gaps and plan targeted small-group sessions
  • Developed standards-aligned learning materials in Google Classroom (LMS)
  • Communicated weekly with families and other stakeholders through newsletters and progress meetings
  • Led a 4-person team and onboarded and mentored 3 student teachers
Third Grade TeacherAug 2016 – May 2018

Oak Hill Elementary, Austin ISD

  • Delivered instruction in all core subjects to 22 learners
  • Planned and coordinated off-site events and family information nights for 150+ attendeesyour number

SKILLS

Learning objectivesNeeds analysisAssessment designData analysisStakeholder communicationGoogle Workspace

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas State University  |  Texas Educator Certificate, ESL Supplemental

Why strong teachers get filtered out

If you’re a former teacher or planning a career change, it’s rarely your experience. It’s how a school resume reads to a company.

Recruiters don't speak classroom
IEPs, differentiation, PLCs and classroom management mean a lot in a school. To a hiring manager at a software company, they mean very little.
Software reads your resume first
Most companies run resumes through an applicant tracking system (ATS) that compares your words to the job posting. If the posting says “needs analysis” and you wrote “assessed student needs,” you may never reach a person.
Duties instead of results
Teacher resumes tend to list responsibilities. Corporate resumes show what changed because of you, with numbers when you have them.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Add your resume

    Upload a PDF or Word file, or paste the text.

  2. Step 2

    Choose the job you want

    Pick a target role, or paste a real job posting for a closer match.

  3. Step 3

    See your free score

    Find out what's filtering you out, with two bullets rewritten so you can judge the quality.

  4. Step 4

    Download your resume

    A 30-day pass is $12: download ATS-safe PDF and Word files and use every tool. Or $100 once, for good.

Roles we write for

Each role gets its own keywords. Here’s how everyday teaching work translates on a career change resume.

How teaching work translates for each target role
Target role
Instructional designer
From:
Lesson and unit planning
To:
Learning design, storyboarding, learning objectives
Corporate trainer / L&D specialist
From:
Teaching and leading PD sessions
To:
Facilitation, onboarding, training delivery
Customer success manager
From:
Parent communication and conferences
To:
Stakeholder communication, relationship management
Ed-tech sales / account executive
From:
Piloting new tools with your team
To:
Product adoption, consultative selling, demos
Project coordinator
From:
Field trips, events and grade-level planning
To:
Scheduling, cross-team coordination, timelines
Curriculum developer
From:
Writing and revising curriculum
To:
Content development, alignment to standards, revision cycles

A full before and after

An example for a 5th grade teacher applying to instructional designer jobs. Jordan is not a real person.

Before

Jordan Ellis

5th Grade Teacher, Austin, TX

Maple Ridge Elementary, 2018–present

  • Taught ELA and social studies to 26 fifth-grade students
  • Differentiated instruction for students with IEPs and 504 plans
  • Implemented PBIS classroom management system
  • Collaborated with PLC to analyze MAP data
  • Served as grade-level team lead

Skills

Classroom management, Google Classroom, parent communication

After

Jordan Ellis

Instructional Designer, Austin, TX

Educator with 7 years of experience designing and delivering learning for diverse audiences. Builds lessons around measurable objectives, uses assessment data to improve them, and adapts content for different learner needs.

Maple Ridge Elementary, 2018–present

  • Designed and delivered 180+ lessons a year for 26 learners, each aligned to measurable learning objectives
  • Adapted content and assessments for learners with individual support plans
  • Rolled out a behavior-support framework that cut disruptions by 40% in one school year
  • Analyzed assessment data with a 5-person team to find skill gaps and plan targeted interventions
  • Led a 4-person team, coordinating shared materials, schedules and onboarding for 2 new teachers

Skills

Learning objectives, needs analysis, assessment design, data analysis, stakeholder communication, Google Workspace

Numbers in bold were added by Jordan when CVali asked for them.

Flagged gap: many instructional designer postings ask for Articulate Storyline. CVali points this out instead of adding it.

Nothing renews on its own.

Popular resume tools charge $20 to $50 a month and keep billing you. CVali’s pass is $12 for 30 days and ends by itself, and you only need it if the free check shows it can help.

Free

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  • Keyword match when you add a job posting
  • Your top 5 fixes, in plain words
  • Build and preview your resume
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30-day pass

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  • Everything in Free
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  • Unlimited resumes and ATS checks
  • Resume optimizer and cover letter generator
  • Your choice of template, color and font
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Lifetime

$100One-time payment

  • Everything in the 30-day pass
  • No expiry and no renewals
  • Every feature we offer today
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Your resume stays yours

CVali is a small, independent product. If something isn’t right, email hello@cvali.com and a real person will reply within one business day.

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Questions teachers ask

I've only ever worked in schools. Is this for me?

Yes. CVali is built for teachers whose whole career has been in education. It finds the corporate-relevant work you've already done and describes it in the words recruiters use.

Which jobs do former teachers move into?

The most common moves are instructional design, corporate training and L&D, customer success, ed-tech sales, project coordination and curriculum development. CVali has keyword lists for each, and you can check against any other job by pasting its posting.

Will CVali make things up?

No. It rewrites what you actually did. When a bullet would be stronger with a number, it asks you for one instead of inventing it. When a job asks for a skill you don't have yet, like Articulate Storyline, it tells you rather than adding it.

What is an ATS?

An applicant tracking system is software companies use to collect and filter resumes. Many compare your resume's words to the job posting before a recruiter looks at it. Simple layouts and matching keywords help you get through.

Is my resume uploaded anywhere for the free check?

No. The free check runs entirely in your browser, so your resume never leaves your device. We only store a resume if you save it to your account.

Is this a subscription?

No. The free check is free. A 30-day pass is $12 and ends by itself, or you can pay $100 once for lifetime access. Nothing renews automatically.

How do refunds work?

Email hello@cvali.com within 7 days of your purchase and we'll refund you in full. You don't need to give a reason.

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