Dear Educator:

On May 12, 2001, I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and specializations in language arts and social sciences. My educational experiences have given me a strong background and a desire to be a life long learner. The Professional Development School (PDS) has given me an opportunity to student teach for an entire school year. This program gave me substantial time to work in conjunction with a classroom teacher from August to May. I am highly interested in obtaining a teaching position in your district. The enclosed resume is a brief outline of my qualifications for a teaching position in a primary or intermediate classroom.

While concentrating on linguistics at Illinois State University, I learned a great deal about language development from the Speech Pathology & Audiology Department. The knowledge that I gained from this experience has helped me teach students how to read and further their language development.

In addition to my specialization in language arts and social sciences, one of the highlights of my educational training has been learning how to teach mathematics effectively. The Cognitive Guided Instruction (CGI) approach has taught me how to learn about my students’ thinking. This approach has students problem solving and explaining their reasoning about mathematics. I have practiced this technique in a classroom setting as well as with several of my students that I tutor privately. I am eager to continue learning how to extend my students’ thinking in mathematics as well as other subjects.

My career objective is to encourage and motivate my students to be proud of themselves and try their best. Establishing self-confidence to attack any school or life challenge is the most important and valuable characteristic a child can develop.  Witnessing student success is the most touching, wholesome, and rewarding feeling that I have ever experienced. I would like to have an opportunity to discuss my qualifications in person. Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Cordially,

Anna Hallock