LEAP Leadership Resume – Individual Event Quick Guide Directions: 1. This quick guide is intended to assist students with the creation of a leadership resume for individual competitive events. 2. The resume is divided into three main parts: Student/Team Identification, Leadership Experiences (specific to a competitive event), and Leadership Experiences (connected to one or more leadership experiences categories). 3. Information, instructions, and an example can be found in the blue boxes (content included in each example is intended to serve only as a sample and should not be copied). 4. Use the blank template when creating the resume.

General Formatting Requirements: All students must use the official resume template found on the TSA website. 2. Resumes must be typed and are limited to one, single-sided page per event. 3. 11pt Arial or Calibri font must be used. 1.

Student/Team Identification DIRECTIONS This section of the resume should include the following: Participant ID o Refers to the identification number assigned to a student when registering for a conference. This number will have “S” in front of it (i.e., S1234). o Students should NOT include their name or any other identifying information (per the TSA General Rules).  Note: This number may vary from conference to conference. It is the responsibility of the student and chapter advisor to ensure that the correct number is used for the conference being attended. Team ID o Refers to the identification number assigned to a team (chapter) when registering for a conference. This number will have “T” in front of it (i.e., T1234). o Students should NOT include their school name or any other identifying information (per the TSA General Rules).  Note: This number may vary from conference to conference. It is the responsibility of the student and chapter advisor to ensure that the correct number is used for the conference being attended. Competitive event o The complete competition name must be placed here. Level o Indicate whether this is a “Middle School” or “High School” level event.

Example: Student/Team Identification Participant ID: S0123 Team ID: T0456 Competitive event: Promotional Design Level: High School

Leadership Experiences (specific to a competitive event)

DIRECTIONS This section of the resume should include the following: Bullet Points o Using bullet points and the resources provided on the TSA website, students will list their actions/roles/responsibilities for a specific competitive event. The two (2) bullet points (below) are generic examples. Students must create their own bullet points based on individual actions/roles/responsibilities and should be as specific as possible. o The information provided must be related only to the competitive event.  Note: One resume (focusing on one event) should be created for each of the individual events that a student enters (i.e., a student competing in three [3] individual events would need to create three [3] different resumes). Multiple events should NOT be addressed in a single resume. o All activities must be started and completed during the current school year. o Students are required to identify each listed statement as (Be), (Know), or (Do). o A specific number of bullet points is not required; however, students should be thorough in identifying the leadership skills they developed/used for each competitive event. Students should use the SLC and LEAP resources provided when developing bullet points.

Example (for Promotional Design): Leadership Experiences • Met all deadlines set by my chapter advisor. (Be) • Worked with my chapter advisor and a professional designer (mentor) to learn to use a new software program and develop innovative design skills. (Know)

Leadership Experiences (connected to one or more leadership experiences categories) DIRECTIONS This section of the resume should include the following: Category name o Students are required to include a minimum of one (1) and maximum of three (3) of these leadership experience categories in their resume:  Leadership Roles  Community Service/Volunteer Experiences  Leadership Development/Training  College/Career Planning Bullet points o Using the resources provided on the TSA website, students will list their actions/roles/responsibilities for each category selected. The two (2) bullet points (below) are generic examples. Students must create their own bullets points based on individual actions/roles/responsibilities and should be as specific as possible. o The information provided must be related only to each selected category. o All activities must be started and completed during the current school year. o Students are required to identify each listed statement as (Be), (Know), or (Do). o A specific number of bullet points is not required; however, students should be thorough in identifying the leadership skills they developed/used for each selected category. Students should use the SLC and LEAP resources when developing bullet points.

Example: Leadership Experiences Leadership Development/Training • Attended workshop at the national TSA conference. (Know) • Encouraged other chapter members to attend trainings. (Do)

Resume Statement Examples *The Student Leadership Challenge - Five Practices For Becoming an Exemplary Leader

Model the Way

Inspire a Shared Vision

Challenge the Process

Enable Others to Act

Encourage the Heart

Example Leadership Actions/Responsibilities Follow through on promises and commitments Set a personal example through actions Align others with principles and standards Seek feedback about impact of actions Make sure teammates support common values Talk about values and principles Look ahead and communicate future ideas Describe ideal capabilities Talk about how current ideas could be improved Be upbeat and positive Communicate purpose and meaning Show others how their interests can be realized Challenge current skills and abilities Break projects into smaller do-able portions Search for innovative ways to improve Ask "What can we learn?" Take initiative in experimenting Help others try out new ideas Foster cooperative relationships with others Actively listen to diverse viewpoints Treat others with respect Support the decisions other people make Give people freedom and choice Provide leadership opportunities for others Praise people Encourage others Express appreciation for people's contributions Publicly recognize alignment with values Celebrate accomplishments Creatively recognize people's contributions

LEAP Element

Be

Example Resume Statement

All team members followed through on individual project-related assignments/commitments. (Be)

Know

Worked with my chapter advisor and other teachers at my school to ensure that my speech clearly communicates the current year's theme. (Know)

Do

Worked with my chapter advisor and a professional designer (mentor) to learn to use Adobe Dreamweaver and develop innovative design skills. (Know)

Do

All team members fostered a collaborative environment and a positive team climate by treating each other with respect at all times. (Do)

Do

Wrote thank you cards to express appreciation to both my advisor and professional mentor for investing so much time in helping me to develop new skills. (Do)

*Kouzes, James and Posner, Barry. The Student Leadership Challenge – Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader . San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2008

TSA LEAP LEADERSHIP RESUME – INDIVIDUAL EVENT The resume must be typed using 11pt Arial or Calibri font. For more information about how to complete the resume, visit this link: (http://www.tsaweb.org/LEAP-competition-engagement) STUDENT/TEAM IDENTIFICATION Participant ID: Team ID: Competitive event: Level:

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES (specific to a competitive event)

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES (connected to one or more of these categories: Leadership Roles; Community Service/Volunteer Experiences; Leadership Development/Training; College/Career Planning)

TSA LEAP Program

Be. Know. Do.

TSA LEAP LEADERSHIP RESUME – TEAM EVENT The resume must be typed using 11pt Arial or Calibri font. For more information about how to complete the resume, visit this link: (http://www.tsaweb.org/LEAP-competition-engagement) TEAM IDENTIFICATION Team ID: Competitive event: Level:

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES (specific to a competitive event)

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES (connected to one or more of these categories: Leadership Roles; Community Service/Volunteer Experiences; Leadership Development/Training; College/Career Planning)

TSA LEAP Program

Be. Know. Do.