Develop a portfolio of documents relevant to your professional development as an educator or educational leader. Provide an opportunity to reflect on the work you have completed within your concentrat

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  1. Develop a portfolio of documents relevant to your professional development as an educator or educational leader.
  2. Provide an opportunity to reflect on the work you have completed within your concentration of study in the Master of Education program.
  3. Provide an opportunity for self-assessment based on the skills necessary to be successful within your field of study.

  1. Introduction (1 page)
    1. Locate a position description (in the field of education) and summarize the required skills, qualifications, and educational setting of the position.
    2. Explain why you are interested in this position.
    3. Describe how you meet the qualifications (refer to your educational background, experience, and skills).
    4. If you do not meet all the qualifications, discuss how you would respond to the potential employer’s questions about any skills or qualifications you do not currently hold.
  2. Resume Reflection (1 page)
    1. How did the module resources influence the development of your resume?
    2. What new information did you learn about writing a resume?
  3. Reflection (1 page)
    1. Discuss how you were able to successfully reach this Capstone course in the Master of Education Program.
    2. Describe the qualities you possess that will help you succeed in the field of education.
    3. Discuss how you will continue to incorporate lifelong learning throughout your professional development and career.
    4. Finally, based on what you have learned in this program, describe your teaching, leadership, or professional philosophy.

 

Bennett, S. (2014). The Elements of Résumé Style: Essential Rules for Writing Résumés and Cover Letters That Work. New York: AMACOM. Chapter 4: Sell Your Skills and Experience – Always with the Reader in Mind (p. 23–56) and Chapter 6: Cover Letters (p. 65–72) 

How to write powerful and memorable HR resumes: 7 rules to guide you through showcasing your talents and accomplishments. (2021). HRNews. Available in the Trident Online Library.

Oliver, P. (2012). Succeeding with Your Literature Review: A Handbook for Students. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education. Chapter 1: The Nature and Purpose of a Literature Review (p. 4–21) and Chapter 3: Doing a Literature Review (p. 39–57)

Journal Article

Roberts, C. (2008). Developing future leaders: The role of reflection in the classroom. Journal of Leadership Education, 7(1), 116–130.

Websites

Job Search Advice: Cover Letter Tips (2016). Retrieved from https://www.higheredjobs.com/career/resumes.cfm

Heinitz, S. (n.d.). Updating your resume to the 21st century trends. https://www.careersourcepbc.com/job-seekers/career-tips/artmid/1314/articleid/347/updating-your-r233sum233-to-the-21st-century-trends

Herman, L. (2016). 8 Resources to Help you Nail your Next Cover Letter. Retrieved from https://www.themuse.com/advice/8-resources-to-help-you-nail-your-next-cover-letter.

Monster Worldwide (2016). Cover Letter Examples and Resume Samples and Resources. Retrieved from https://www.monster.ca/career-advice/cover-letter-resumes/cover-letter-samples

OWL Purdue Online Writing Lab (2016). Resume Workshop. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/719/1/

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