Teacher Resume Format in India: School and Coaching Faculty

Nm7 Team · 16 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Quick answer: A teacher resume in India should clearly show your subjects, the classes or exam levels you teach, your teaching qualifications (B.Ed, D.El.Ed, CTET or state TET), the boards you know (CBSE, ICSE, state board) and your student results. Keep it to one or two pages, use a simple single-column layout, and put qualifications and teaching experience near the top.

What should a teacher resume include?

School principals and coaching institute heads want to know three things fast: what you can teach, to whom, and how well. Use this order:

  1. Contact details: name, phone, email, city.
  2. Profile summary: 2–3 lines with subject, classes, board and years of experience.
  3. Teaching qualifications: B.Ed, D.El.Ed, M.Ed, CTET or state TET, with year.
  4. Education: degree and post-graduation in your subject (B.Sc, M.Sc, B.A, M.A), with marks.
  5. Teaching experience: school or institute, dates, subjects, classes, results.
  6. Skills: classroom management, lesson planning, smart board, Google Classroom, MS Office.
  7. Achievements and activities: Olympiad coaching, school events, workshops attended.

How do I show B.Ed, CTET and TET on my resume?

Put teaching qualifications in their own section so they are easy to find. Many schools check these first, and for government and many private school jobs a teacher eligibility test is part of the requirement for certain classes.

  • B.Ed (Mathematics and Physical Science) — Osmania University, 2022, 74%
  • CTET — Qualified, Paper II (Classes 6–8), Mathematics and Science, 2023
  • AP TET — Qualified, 2023

Write which paper or level you cleared, because it tells the reader which classes you are eligible for. If your result is pending, write "Appeared, result awaited" instead of leaving it out. Rules can change and vary by state and school, so check the job notice for exact eligibility.

How should I list subjects and classes taught?

Be specific. "Teacher, 3 years" says very little. "Mathematics teacher for Classes 8–10, CBSE, 3 years" tells the whole story in one line.

For school teachers

  • Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
  • Classes: 6–10
  • Board: CBSE
  • Average class size: 35–40 students

For coaching faculty

  • Exam: JEE Main, NEET, CA Foundation, banking or SSC
  • Subject and topics: Physics — Mechanics and Electrostatics
  • Batch size and mode: 60 students per batch, offline and online
  • Material: wrote DPPs, mock tests and revision notes

How do I write about student results honestly?

Results are the strongest proof of good teaching, but they must be true and easy to verify. Use numbers from school records, not guesses.

Before and after examples

  • Before: "Taught maths to students."
  • After: "Taught Mathematics to 3 sections of Class 10 (CBSE); class average in the board exam rose from 68% to 76% over two years."
  • Before: "Good results in coaching."
  • After: "Taught Physics to 4 JEE batches; 12 students from my 2025 batch qualified for JEE Advanced."
  • Before: "Handled class."
  • After: "Class teacher for Class 7 (42 students); ran weekly parent updates and remedial classes for 8 slow learners."

Do not take credit for results that belong to the whole school. Say "my section" or "my batch" when that is what you mean. See more ideas in resume bullet points that show results.

Sample profile summaries for teachers

Fresher B.Ed graduate

"B.Ed graduate in English and Social Studies with CTET Paper II qualified. Completed school internship teaching Classes 6–8 at a CBSE school in Lucknow. Comfortable with lesson planning, smart boards and Google Classroom."

Experienced school teacher

"TGT Science teacher with 5 years of experience teaching Classes 6–10 under the state board and CBSE. Class teacher for 3 years. Prepared students for science Olympiads and school science exhibitions."

Coaching faculty

"Chemistry faculty with 4 years of experience teaching NEET and JEE batches in Kota and online. Create chapter-wise notes, DPPs and weekly tests. Known for clear concept teaching in Organic Chemistry."

For more on how to write a summary, read resume summary vs objective.

Should a teacher resume be one or two pages?

Freshers and teachers with under 5 years should aim for one page. If you have many years, several schools, published material or a long list of training programs, two pages is fine. Our guide on one-page vs two-page resumes explains how to decide.

Teacher resume checklist

  • Subject, classes and board are clear in the summary.
  • B.Ed or D.El.Ed and TET or CTET status are in their own section.
  • Each job shows classes taught and at least one result or responsibility.
  • Digital tools are listed: smart class, Google Classroom, Zoom, MS PowerPoint.
  • Workshops and CBSE or state trainings are added with year.
  • No unnecessary personal details. A photo only if the school asks for one.

Make your teacher resume in minutes

The nm7.si resume builder gives you clean, single-column templates and shows what to write in each section. You can switch off older entries for a short version, download as PDF or Word, or share a link with a principal. If your certificates are on paper, the "Snap photos" option can help you start from photos of your documents. It never stores Aadhaar or ID numbers.

Frequently asked questions

Is CTET required for private school jobs?

It depends on the school, the board and the classes. Many private schools ask for CTET or a state TET for primary and upper-primary classes, so check each job notice.

Should I write my B.Ed internship as experience?

Yes, if you are a fresher. Add the school name, classes, subject and duration, and list one or two things you did.

Can I apply to coaching institutes without B.Ed?

Many coaching institutes focus more on subject knowledge and teaching ability than on B.Ed. A demo class is common, so mention any results or material you created.

Should I add a photo to a teacher resume?

Only if the school or job form asks for it. Otherwise it is not needed.

How do I show online teaching experience?

List the platform or institute, subject, level, batch size and tools used, such as Zoom or Google Meet. Treat it like any other teaching job.