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Rubric for Resume/Application

Resume/ Application

Good

Fair

Poor

Cover letter

Expresses reasons for wanting position that are based on a passion for the job; connects own ability and competencies for the position. Shows some research of duties and responsibilities of position and the company/organization.

Connects skills and experiences to position responsibilities listed in advertisement. Professes interest in the job. Has cursory/general knowledge of responsibilities and the company/organization

Cover letter does not seem to relate to specific responsibilities of position, but rather seems generic in nature.

Professional experiences 

Applicant has relevant  experience/certification in the content area for which they are applying. Examples of work experience can be considered as advantages.

Applicant has relevant academic experiences but does not possess a lengthy curriculum vita in the relevant content area; track record is average, covering standard curriculum that does not go above and beyond.

Applicant does not possess the relevant certification or classroom experience to fulfill the requirements of the position.

Data and Best Practices

Resume and cover letter reflect a knowledge of best practice related to compiling/using data; instructional practice; professional reflection; use of professional resources; experiences that go above and beyond traditional educational practices; shows a wide range of professional development experiences that are geared toward

Resume and cover letter reflect a solid professional experience that contains elements of instruction that reaches a variety of students in multiple settings; refers to traditional practices that have been proven to engender success in student performance, without necessarily maximizing it. Evidence exists of some effort to improve instructional practice through professional development.

There is little or no evidence of knowledge or practice related to use of data, best practices, professional reflection, connection to professional resources.

Conventions 

No mistakes; applicant clearly exerted effort to proofread and edit resume and cover letter for spelling, punctuation, and usage errors.

Mistakes are clearly the result of typographical errors or a minor oversight of a grammatical point that may be disputable.

Applicant does not possess the written communication skills in the area of word usage, punctuation, or spelling that matches the expectations for a content coach.