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Classic Resume Template

Serif type and a double rule under the name: the traditional look schools, law firms and offices expect.

Meera Joshi

English Teacher (TGT), CBSE

meera.joshi@example.com | +91 98250 34567 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat
linkedin.com/in/meerajoshi

Professional Summary

English teacher with 9 years of experience teaching Classes 6 to 10 under CBSE. Raised the Class 10 English average from 71% to 84% over three years and lead the school's reading programme for 600 students.

Work Experience

TGT EnglishJun 2019 to Present

Delhi Public School, Bopal, Ahmedabad

  • Teach English to 4 sections of Classes 9 and 10, about 160 students a year.
  • Class 10 board average rose from 71% to 84% between 2022 and 2025.
  • Started and run the school reading programme: 1,200 library issues a term.
  • Class teacher for Class 9; hold parent meetings each term and track every student's progress.
English TeacherJun 2016 to May 2019

Udgam School for Children, Ahmedabad

  • Taught Classes 6 to 8 and coached the inter-school debate team to two city titles.
  • Wrote the Class 7 grammar workbook still used by the school.

Education

B.Ed, English and Social Studies2016
Gujarat University81%
M.A., English Literature2015
St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University74%

Skills

Lesson planning · CBSE curriculum · Classroom management · Creative writing · Assessment design · Google Classroom · Parent communication · Public speaking

Certifications

  • Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), Paper II, CBSE, 2017
  • Teaching English: Essential Skills, British Council, 2021

Languages

English, Gujarati, Hindi

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About this resume template

When to use the Classic design

Serif type and a double rule under the name: the traditional look schools, law firms and offices expect.

Some employers still expect a resume that looks like a formal letter. Schools, colleges, law firms, government offices and many family-run businesses read a lot of them, and a traditional layout signals that you know the conventions. This template uses a serif typeface (Times in the PDF), your name in capitals centred above a double rule, and black section headings with a thin line under each. It is plain on purpose, and it prints well on any office printer.

What's on it

  • Name in capitals with a double rule
  • Job title under your name
  • Professional Summary
  • Work Experience
  • Education with marks
  • Skills
  • Certifications (CTET, bar council, and so on)
  • Languages

Best for

Teachers, lecturers and school administrators

Also good for

Lawyers, legal assistants and compliance staff

And for

Applicants for government, public sector and academic roles

3 steps

How to use this template

From the template to a finished PDF in a few minutes.

  1. STEP 01

    Open the template

    Download the Word file, or tap "Edit this template online" to open it in the Resume Builder with the Classic design already picked.

    Word or online
  2. STEP 02

    Replace the sample

    Swap the sample person's details for yours, section by section. Delete any section you don't need.

    Section by section
  3. STEP 03

    Save as PDF

    Download a PDF from the builder, or in Word use File, Save As, PDF. Send the PDF unless the job post asks for Word.

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Tips

Tips for the Classic resume

Small changes that make this design work harder for you.

  • Put your qualification and licence near the top: B.Ed, CTET, NET or bar enrolment are often required by law for the role.

  • For teaching roles, give results in marks or pass rates, and name the boards and classes you have taught.

  • Keep the language formal and avoid first person in bullets: "Taught Classes 9 and 10" rather than "I taught".

  • If you apply to a government body, check their format first. Some ask for a specific bio-data layout.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about the Classic resume template.

Is a serif font OK for a resume?
Yes. Serif fonts like Times are common on formal documents and are read correctly by applicant tracking systems.
Is this a good resume template for teachers?
Yes. The sample is a teacher's resume, with board results, classes taught and the CTET listed. Replace them with your own.
What is the difference between Classic and Professional?
Both are traditional. Classic uses serif type and a centred name with a double rule; Professional uses a sans-serif type with the name aligned left.
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