Education
Language teacher CV: example and template
This example is for language teachers at language schools, universities and companies that run courses for employees, and for teachers working online and native speakers looking for work in Poland.
A language school wants to know which language you teach, at which levels, in which formats and to which groups. We show you how to describe this on your CV so that your experience is clear at once.
How to write a language teacher CV
Professional summary
Write which language you teach, for how long, at which levels and in which formats: groups, one-to-one classes, company courses, online. Add the exams you prepare students for and a teaching certificate if you have one. Language teachers are often hired for specific groups, so also give your availability.
German teacher at C1 level after a year-long teaching methods course. For two years I have taught adults online at levels A1 to B1 and given private lessons to secondary school students. I want to teach at a language school and run courses for companies.
Experience: duties and achievements
Describe groups, levels, the number of hours and types of courses. Add company courses, because language schools earn from them and are glad to hire teachers who know them. Show how you measure student progress, for example with tests or reports.
Weaker: Running classes.
Better: Classes for groups of adults and teenagers at levels A1 to C1, about 22 hours a week.
Weaker: Company courses.
Better: Business English courses for employees of 4 client companies.
Weaker: Exams.
Better: Preparation for the Cambridge B2 First and DELE B1 exams.
Skills worth listing
List languages, levels, types of courses, exams and online tools. In your soft skills show flexibility and the ability to adapt classes to the group, because every group has different goals.
Professional skills
- Teaching A1 to C1
- Business language
- Language exams
- Online classes
- Placement tests
- Teaching materials
Personal skills
- Flexibility
- Patience
- Motivating
- Communication
- Organisation
Certificates
List language certificates with the level, teaching certificates such as CELTA or DELTA, and examiner rights. Language schools often require C1 or C2 level and teaching experience.
Language teacher CV with no experience
Describe private lessons, online classes, placements and volunteering, for example conversation classes for seniors. Give your students' level and the number of hours.
Take a teaching methods course and list your language certificate. Write who you want to work with: children, teenagers or adults.
Tailoring your CV to the job offer
A language school looks for different levels and flexible hours, a company for business courses and progress reports, and an online platform for working on camera and interactive materials. Move to the top what the job ad is about.
Questions and answers
What should a language teacher put on a CV?
Languages, levels, class formats, company courses, exams, the number of hours, language and teaching certificates and availability.
Does a language teacher need a philology degree?
Not always. Language schools look more at your language level, a teaching certificate and experience.
Does a language teacher need CELTA?
It is not compulsory, but many language schools value it, especially for teaching English to adults.
Should a language teacher write the CV in the language they teach?
If the school asks for it, yes. It is good to have two versions: Polish and the language you teach.