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objective

seeking to utilize advanced education, bilingual abilities, classroom experience, leadership skills and communication ability in a challenging elementary school teacher assignment.

 

career profile

ø  bachelor s degree in interdisciplinary studies and several years of teaching experience.

ø  texas-certified elementary school teacher, grades 1-6.

ø  esl certified.

ø  focus on developing bilingual, teks-compliant education plans.

ø  expertise in establishing and maintaining communication with parents in english and spanish.

ø  concentration in program development and instructional programming.

ø  effective in all facets of classroom facilitation.

ø  proven administration, coordination, facilitation and conflict resolution capacity.

ø  strong communications and presentation skills.

ø  highly effective creator of positive youth environments.

ø  wide-ranging expertise communicating intangible concepts to varied audiences.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

 

professional certifications

esl certified

elementary grades self-contained (grades 1-6), state of texas

 

professional experience

new frontiers charter school, san antonio, tx                                                                            2007 - present

first grade teacher 2009 - present

       create and develop lesson plans that meet all applicable teks standards.

       ensure safety of all students in classroom.

       maintain positive relations with parents and keep them informed of children s progress.

       plan collaborative lessons that appeal to diverse range of students.

 

second grade level chair 2008 - 2009

       above responsibilities plus the following:

       facilitated team effectiveness.

       attended pto and board meetings.

       coordinated with other grade level teachers to raise funding for field trips.

       planned field trips to enhance student learning experiences.

 

second grade esl teacher 2007 - 2008

       developed lesson plans conformal to texas essential elements of knowledge.

       translated words from english to spanish and developed english learners skills.

       produced memos for non-english-speaking parents in spanish and established communication with parents in both languages.

 

education

university of texas at san antonio, san antonio, tx

bachelor, interdisciplinary studies 1996

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an elementary school teacher capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a bachelor s degree in interdisciplinary studies and several years of teaching, bilingual communications, lesson planning and fundraising experience. to complement this background, i possess classroom management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities. as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting elementary school teacher position currently available with your organization.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

                                                         

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to continue a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic management, coordination and communications skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

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