Buzzwords and Phrases - EDUCATION

The action verbs and optional ideas listed for each major are suggestions for the descriptions within your resume.

The list is by no means all-inclusive and optional ideas for one major may be transferable to another major.

Action verb – The part of speech, which expresses action.

Optional idea – Skills or experiences that you may have gained or enhanced while working that may be important to include in your resume descriptions.

Example description for work/internship experience:

[Encouraged] parents to promote [learning at home by reading with their children].
[Action verb] [optional idea]

Action Verbs

Optional Ideas

Accepted
Achieved
Adapted
Applied
Assessed
Assigned
Committed
Communicated
Coordinated
Counseled
Demonstrated
Developed
Diversified
Encouraged
Engaged
Evaluated
Excelled
Facilitated
Identified
Improved
Increased
Involved
Judged
Managed
Organized
Planned
Prepared
Promoted
Questioned
Recommended
Varied

Adhering to objectives set by state
Audiovisual learning techniques
Classroom management (specific)
Compassion for students
Computer skills/technology
Conferences, open houses, meetings
Confidence in the classroom
Cooperative learning methods
Creative abilities/experience
Critical thinking skills
Diverse population (global perspective)
Education team (team teaching)
Effectiveness of teaching methods
Enthusiasm/energy in the classroom
Fairness in the classroom
Future plans related to teaching
Hands on learning activities
High-expectations (teacher, student, parent)
Improving academic potential (how)
Inclusion classroom (setting)
Individual differences between students
Initiative (examples)
Innovative ideas
Involving Parents (classroom projects)
Languages
Learning at home/ tutoring opportunities
Learning centers/activities
Multi-cultural (settings/global perspective)
Passion for teaching (give examples)
Personal growth (describe)
Real world experience (paid or volunteer)
Self-Assessment tools
Social responsibility examples
Special needs populations
Student's abilities/class levels taught
Teaching methods (descriptions)
Teaching styles
Team player examples
Team-teaching experience
Time-management strategies
Understanding concepts
Unit plans (subjects and titles)
Variety of learning experiences