Dedicated Educator eager to contribute exceptional background in homebound instruction toward supporting a dynamic school and its students in achieving academic goals and objectives.

 

 

        Devoted student advocate with considerable strengths in curriculum development, parent relations, and educating multi-impaired (M.I.) students.  

        Provide a safe, supportive, and secure learning environment to foster the academic, social, physical, emotional and cognitive growth of students. 

        Positively represent the school to parents and community, playing a key role in building critical relationships.

        Strategically utilize a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate students diverse needs, learning styles, cultures, physical/mental impairments, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

        Exercise solid critical thinking abilities to evaluate student comprehension and progress.   

 

 

Houston I.S.D., Houston, TX, 1988 to Present

Special Education Teacher

         Teach students in diverse environments such as psychiatric hospital, shelter for abused children, and at child s residence.  

         Leverage excellent interpersonal skills to teach special education, mainstream, and M.I. students including those with autism.

         Effectively administer lesson plans in accordance with curriculum objectives and outlines.

         Attend ARDs and reliably maintain complete and accurate state folders.

         Administer Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), A, M, and Alt. tests to evaluate reading, writing, math, science and social studies skills.

 

Prior Background:

 

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Children's Greenhouse School, Houston, TX

4^th Grade Homeroom Teacher, St. Mary's School, Humboldt, IA

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Ft. Dodge Ethnic School 

1st Grade Teacher, Ysleta I.S.D., El Paso, TX

 

 

A.A. Degree, Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA    

 

B.A. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, University of Northern Iowa , Cedar Falls, IA     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiring Agent Name

Title

School Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as an Elementary Teacher and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you excellent experience in developing, adapting, and delivering innovative curriculum and lesson plans, and an exemplary blend of talents in homebound instruction, parent relations, student assessment, and assisting struggling students to achieve self-confidence.  My extensive background in dealing with all types of students is extremely helpful when assisting those with mental health issues or developmental challenges. To complement these qualifications, I offer polished communication, interpersonal, organizational and prioritization skills which are essential as a teacher.       

 

As a proactive contributor to your school, you will find me to be a highly motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative, unparalleled versatility, and remarkable leadership attributes. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of school>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future. 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Interviewer s Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am still very interested in the [insert name of position] position, and I am convinced that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the responsibilities we discussed.

 

The position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  This would allow me to make the same valuable contribution to your school as I ve made to my past employers a win-win proposition for both of us.

 

(Choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(I am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone number so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy