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Field-Based Teacher Education Program

Autobiography Instructions


(The following header must be on all autobiographies)

Name (include maiden name/if applicable)                                             Level (i.e., EC-4/4-8/8-12/All Level)

Address (include street, city, state, zip)                                                                             Specialization/Teaching Field(s)

Phone (where you can always be reached)                                     

 

AUTOBIOGRAPHY

     In paragraph form, prepare a typed autobiography following this format.  Start with the header at the top of the page as shown.  There should be one double space between the header and the title, which is in all caps and centered, then one double space between the title and the first paragraph.  This autobiography will be maintained in your files and will also be given to the mentor teachers.  The autobiography should be no longer than 2 pages, double spaced, and in essay form.  Please use size 12 font and Times New Roman, or a similar type face, for your finished product.

     Important things to remember when preparing your autobiography:
     1. Be sure to use "SPELL CHECK"
     2. Use proper grammar and punctuation
     3. Have someone read your finished product before making copies
Remember - This is the first impression that the school district will have of you!!

     To begin your autobiography, develop a descriptive paragraph explaining the events and/or experiences in your life that led you to decide to become a teacher.  Focus on positive experiences.

     For the second paragraph, provide details of your previous teaching experiences.  You might include substitute teaching, private school experiences, early field practicum experiences, volunteer opportunities, church work, summer jobs, etc.  In other words, any experiences you have had working with children. 

     The third paragraph should include information about your educational background.  Tell about where you have gone to school in the past, the various colleges you might have attended, your current major, and your teaching field choices. 

     The final paragraph is for personal information.  You might include a brief description of your family and where you have lived.  You might write about yourself, including your age and marital status, unusual places you have visited and/or lived, and, if married and/or a parent, a little about your current family (spouse, children, pets, etc.).  You also might discuss your hobbies and special interests you have now or may have had in the past that relate to teaching.  REMEMBER – these are all optional.  Be sure to include only information that you feel is appropriate to share in a professional interview.