Cover Letter Sample-E

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Ms. Sally Teachem

123 North Street

Suburban City, XX 12345

Phone: XXX-123-4567

E-Mail: sallyteachem123@poxxxxxx.com

June 5, 2011

Dr. Frank Jetson, Superintendent

Pointzfield School District

1234 East Street West

Boxcomber, XX 98765

Dear Dr. Jetson:

Please consider this a formal application for a teaching position in the Pointzfield School District. I am a 2011 graduate of Watchington University. I have excellent grades and recommendations from my participating teacher as well as my university student teacher supervisor. I had a great student teaching experience which made me even more enthusiastic about becoming a member of the teaching profession.

I student taught at the first and fifth grade levels at Blooingdade Elementary School from January to May of this school year. I am convinced that my experiences were broad and varied. I attended all of the school events with the regular classroom teacher including several socials, intramural sporting events, and parent conferences.

Presently, I am teaching at the Little Bluebeards Daycare and Preschool. I have gained additional experience from this position by helping the students develop basic skills. I enjoy the nurturing effect of this position, and I have become more creative in developing original learning activities.

During my university days, I was a work-study student in the tutoring department. This department worked with several local elementary schools. I was able to get some real life experience helping the students that need that extra boost.

I know that I will become an excellent teacher in the Pointzfield School District if given the opportunity. Please feel free to call me for an interview where I can share my portfolio with you and/or your interview committee.

Sincerely,

Sally Teachem

Enclosures: Résumé, copy of teacher certificate, 3 let of recommendation

Cover Letter Sample-E

Dr. John Invernizzi

A cover letter or job application letter is a letter written to a prospective employer to express your interest in and qualifications for a position. It accompanies your résumé or curriculum vitae, serves as an introduction to your résumé/curriculum vitae, and provides additional information.

You should include a cover letter even if the job posting doesn't specify that one is necessary. Your cover letter should be customized for each position that you seek, although you could use the same basic pattern if it is for the same job title.

Do not mention salary in the cover letter, unless the ad source specifies to do this. Your job will probably be "as per contract," although you may have some qualifications like experience and a graduate degree that may generate additional compensation.

Remember, this cover letter is to get your "foot in the door." Don't state your whole life history; just mention some things that might make you stand out from other candidates. Don't recap your résumé here, but you can make some references to it if you have an eye catcher or something that points out your work habits, e.g., received the "employee of the year award" while working at ____ or the "social service award" from the _____.

Keep your cover letter brief--remember this is a tease! Administrators don't have time to read short stories; the details are in your résumé or curriculum vitae. Brief cover letters may be read completely, while long boring ones might be "scanned." Use this space wisely!

Finally, look over other cover letters to get more ideas. There are many acceptable styles and templates to follow. Find one that you feel confident using!

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APA Style: Invernizzi, J. (2010). "Cover Letter Sample for an Elementary Teaching Position." Retrieved Jan. 30, 2011, from EducationDx, USA. Web site: http://www.educationdx.com/cover-letter-elem.html.