ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Jun 11, 2025 - The English Instructor has a strong background in Middle School English literature, grammar, speech, and writing, adept at creating a student-centered, project-based learning environment with a STEM focus. Proficient in using various teaching methods and integrating technology into the curriculum, demonstrating advocacy for student success, and fostering collaboration with peers. The instructor also has experience in interacting with students outside of the classroom through co-curricular activities and is equipped with the ability to teach and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout English Instructor Resume
- Course Design
- Tech Integration
- Graphic Design
- Gamification
- Assessment
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Data Analysis
- English Teaching
- Online Teaching
- Participant Evaluation
- Content Delivery
- Student Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Academic Support
- Student Advising
- University Service
- Communication
- Classroom Management
- Record Keeping
- Documentation
Summary of English Instructor Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Linguistics with 4 years of Experience
- Experience includes an emphasis on Composition/Rhetoric.
- Community college teaching experience
- Experience teaching English Composition I or II
- Familiarity with teaching developmental education or willingness to seek appropriate professional development.
- The ability to function collaboratively.
- Knowledge of best assessment practices.
- Strong communication skills to establish rapport with students and co-workers
- Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
- Willingness to monitor students’ progress regularly and judiciously, and provide substantive feedback.
- Familiarity with the use of technology in teaching and learning.
- Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities
2. BA in Education with 3 years of Experience
- Relevant teaching work experience
- Strong computer skills including MS Office, Outlook, and Blackboard
- Knowledge of successful strategies for classroom management, especially in terms of linguistically and culturally diverse students.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Creativity and flexibility in the classroom
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable teaching a range of ESL levels with flexibility in accommodating students of different backgrounds and ESL levels.
- Strong organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to use educational technology (i.e. course management platforms such as Canvas)
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, especially regarding contemporary expertise specific to assigned teaching content
3. BA in English with 5 years of Experience
- A strong background in the study of all aspects of Middle School English literature, grammar, speech, and writing
- Teaching experience in a rigorous, college-preparatory program at the Middle School level
- Experience in creating a student-centered learning environment and project-based learning, particularly projects with a STEM focus
- The ability to use a variety of teaching methods to provide students with different ways of learning English
- Demonstrates advocacy for students and their success as learners
- Proficiency in the Google Suite and integrating technology into the curriculum
- An ability and desire to teach and learn with peers in departmental and interdepartmental settings
- Interest and experience in interacting with students outside of the classroom in co-curricular activities - advisory, coaching, service work, etc.
- Familiarity with composition theory and research.
- Successful experience in teaching, or evidence of preparation to teach, the full range of college English
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing