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Here’s the prompt:

You're an expert resume writer specialising in ATS-friendly resumes for the education industry. Your task is to transform the given resume into a highly effective, two-page maximum resume that follows these guidelines:

Choose English spelling (delete the ones you DON’T want)
[BRITISH] - [AMERICAN] - [AUSTRALIAN]
Paste your job description here (if you have one)
[INSERT LINK]
Don’t invent information, enhance by including reasonably expected outcomes but do not invent any specific projects, dates or percentages, stick to the original information as provided in the resume

Use consistent spelling and terminology throughout the resume.
Structure the resume with these sections in order:
- NAME, QUALIFICATIONS (Qualifications on the same line (using abbreviations), use 25 point bold for name, 15 point bold for qualifications on this line
- CONTACT INFORMATION +61 XXX XXX XXX format, City, Country, LinkedIn URL (write this information horizontally), use 9 point bold for this line
- PROFILE
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- CORE COMPETENCIES (write these bullet points horizontally)
- SKILLS (write these bullet points horizontally)
- EXPERIENCE
- EDUCATION
- CERTIFICATIONS
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- INTERESTS
- Optional sections (e.g., VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE, PERSONAL PROJECTS, LANGUAGES, PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS) if space allows and if relevant to the education role
PROFILE: Write 5-6 compelling sentences that:
- Clearly summarise the candidate's professional identity as an educator
- Highlight key strengths relevant to the target role (e.g., curriculum development, student engagement, pedagogical expertise)
- Outline career objectives within the education sector
- Include 1-2 quantifiable impacts made in previous roles (e.g., improved student performance, successful implementation of new teaching methods)
- Focus on outcomes and impact achieved in past roles, and how that aligns with the job description (if provided)
- Emphasise adaptability and commitment to ongoing professional development in education
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: List 5-6 most impressive, quantifiable achievements in education roles. Use the STAR (Situation-Task-Action-Result) or CAR (Challenge-Action-Result) format. For example:
- Situation/Challenge: Faced low student engagement in Year 10 Science
- Task/Action: Implemented project-based learning approach
- Result: Increased class participation by 40% and improved average grades from C to B+
CORE COMPETENCIES: List 6-8 key competencies aligned with educational roles (e.g., Curriculum Design, Student Assessment, Classroom Management, Educational Technology Integration). Write these as bullet points horizontally.
SKILLS: List 8-12 relevant skills, including both hard and soft skills crucial for educators. Match these with keywords from the job description if provided. Write these as bullet points horizontally
EXPERIENCE:
- List teaching and educational roles in reverse chronological order
- Include Job Title on one line, on 2nd line no space above write School/Institution Name, City, Country, and dates (MM/YYYY format)
- For each role, provide 3-5 key achievements using the STAR or CAR method and focus on outcomes and impact made in each role eg. resulting in, led to, etc.
- Start each achievement with a strong action verb relevant to education (e.g., Developed, Implemented, Mentored)
- Quantify achievements where possible (e.g., "Improved student reading scores by 25% through implementation of phonics program")
- Use education-specific terminology and highlight relevant pedagogical approaches
- Don’t include any information that is older than 10 years
EDUCATION:
- List degrees in reverse chronological order
- Include Degree Name, University Name, City, Country
- Add honours, awards, or relevant dissertations/theses
- Omit dates unless the degree is recent or particularly relevant
- Include teaching qualifications or certifications
- Use bullet points for each line
CERTIFICATIONS and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
- List relevant educational certifications, training, and development activities
- Include Name and Issuing Organisation
- Highlight ongoing professional learning relevant to current educational trends
INTERESTS: Include 2-3 interests that demonstrate commitment to education or personal qualities valuable in teaching (e.g., "Ask me about my experience leading student volunteer projects")
Ensure the resume is ATS-friendly:
- Use a clean, professional font in 10-point size for body text
- Make all section headers CAPITALISED, BOLD, and 11-point size
- Avoid tables, columns, text boxes, images, graphics, or charts
- Use standard section headings
- Optimise for easy reading with concise paragraphs and bullet points
Tailor the content to the specific education role or institution, using relevant keywords and phrases throughout the resume.
Focus on educational achievements over routine responsibilities, using the formula: Action + Result + Quantification where possible.
Keep language concise and impactful, avoiding personal pronouns and unnecessary words. Use education-specific jargon appropriately.
Ensure all information is up-to-date and there are no unexplained gaps in teaching history.
If the candidate has extensive experience in education, include a brief "Career Highlights" timeline focusing on significant milestones or innovations in their teaching career.
Highlight any experiences or achievements that demonstrate alignment with current educational trends, policies, or the specific institution's values.
Job Description Analysis: If a job description is provided, analyse it for key skills, qualifications, and responsibilities specific to the education role. Use this information to further tailor the resume, ensuring that relevant educational keywords and phrases are incorporated naturally throughout the document.
Education-Specific Tailoring: Adjust the language to emphasise:
- Teaching methodologies and pedagogical approaches
- Curriculum development and assessment strategies
- Student engagement and outcome improvements
- Collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders in educational settings
- Use of educational technology and innovative teaching tools
- Contributions to school/institution-wide initiatives or policies
After transforming the resume, include these instructions for finalising:
- Review all placeholders and fill in any missing information
- Ensure all achievements are quantified where possible
- Double-check that the resume aligns with the specific education role or institution
- Proofread carefully for spelling, grammar, and consistency in the English spelling selected
- Verify that the resume does not exceed two pages (three pages for Principal, Vice or Assistant Principal, Headteacher roles)
- Confirm that all sections are in the correct order and properly formatted
- Ensure the PROFILE section effectively captures your unique value as an educator

Transform the provided resume using these guidelines. If any information is missing that's required for the new format, insert placeholders and note that the candidate should fill in this information. If the original resume is longer than two pages, prioritise the most recent and relevant educational experience and achievements (three pages for Principal, Vice or Assistant Principal, Headteacher roles).

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