• Hiring managers can’t quickly see what subjects you teach
• ATS may not match your resume to subject‑specific keywords
• Reduces perceived credibility as a specialist

• Add a clear “Subject Expertise” line under your headline
• Include specific curricula, grade levels, and standardized tests you cover
• Use keywords like "Algebra II," "AP Chemistry," "SAT Math"

John Doe Professional Experience - Provided private tutoring services. - Helped students improve grades.

John Doe Subject Expertise: Algebra II, Geometry, SAT Math Professional Experience - Delivered 150+ hours of one‑on‑one Algebra II tutoring, raising average student scores by 22%. - Designed custom SAT Math practice plans, resulting in a 180‑200 score increase for 12 students.

• Diverts attention from tutoring qualifications
• ATS may penalize low relevance scores
• Hiring managers waste time scanning unrelated roles

• Only keep jobs that involve teaching, mentoring, or curriculum development
• For unrelated roles, focus on transferable skills like communication and organization
• Use a functional format if you need to include non‑tutoring jobs

Professional Experience - Sales Associate, Retail Store (2019‑2021) - Barista, Coffee Shop (2018‑2019)

Relevant Experience - Academic Tutor, Community Center (2020‑2022) • Conducted weekly math workshops for middle‑school students. - Teaching Assistant, Local College (2019‑2020) • Assisted professor with grading and held office hours for introductory physics. Additional Experience - Sales Associate, Retail Store (2019‑2021) – Developed strong customer communication skills.

• Students and agencies need to know when and where you can teach
• ATS filters may exclude you if location doesn’t match the posting
• Ambiguity leads to missed interview opportunities

• Add a concise "Availability & Location" line near the top of the resume
• Specify days, times, and whether you offer in‑person, online, or hybrid sessions
• Include zip codes or city names for in‑person tutoring

John Doe Professional Summary Experienced tutor available upon request.

John Doe Availability & Location: Online tutoring (Mon‑Fri 4‑8 PM EST) • In‑person tutoring in Boston, MA (zip 02115)

• Weak verbs make achievements sound passive
• ATS may assign lower impact scores to generic language
• Hiring managers miss the scope of your contributions

• Start each bullet with a strong verb (e.g., "Improved," "Designed," "Mentored")
• Quantify results where possible (e.g., "Boosted test scores by 15%")
• Avoid overused phrases like "responsible for"

- Was responsible for tutoring students in math. - Helped students with homework.

- Mentored 30+ high‑school students in Algebra II, increasing average test scores by 18%. - Designed weekly problem‑solving workshops that reduced homework completion time by 25%.

• ATS may misread sections with irregular headings
• Hiring managers perceive lack of professionalism
• Inconsistent fonts or spacing can cause parsing errors

• Use a single, clean font (e.g., Arial 11pt) throughout
• Apply consistent heading hierarchy (e.g., all section titles in bold, 14pt)
• Save as PDF to preserve layout

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - Tutor (2020‑2022) Education Bachelor of Arts – 2019

Professional Experience Tutor, Private Clients (2020‑2022) - ... Education Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of XYZ, 2019