Dear Ms.

Sanchez:

As a skilled and enthusiastic teacher with nine years of solid experience developing curricula and
instructing students while maintaining a focus on incorporating various methodologies and new
technologies into the classroom, it is my pleasure to submit the enclosed resume for your review. My
background and passion for education and the Italian language positions me to significantly impact your
school in the role of language instructor.
Course development, individualized learning programs, and language immersion techniques are just a few
of my areas of expertise. By teaching students from a wide range of backgrounds, levels, and learning
styles, I have honed my communication, creativity, and motivational skills. In addition, my inherent
passion for the language and culture of Italy has successfully resulted in engaged and dedicated Italian
language students.
Highlights of my qualifications include:
Creating customized language lessons, plans, and programs to facilitate a targeted, personalized approach
to education while stimulating students’enjoyment and appreciation for Italian culture and language
Utilizing a wide variety of teaching techniques, such as lectures, demonstrations, audiovisual aids, online
interactive activities, group conversations, field trips, and foreign language laboratory offerings
Incorporating school philosophies, regulations, and learning assessments into lessons to comply with state
and school requirements while allowing for creativity and flexibility
Evaluating students’progress through assignments, quizzes, tests, and portfolio-based assessment
strategies
Earning a bachelor of arts in Italian and holding Illinois teaching credentials
With my experience and qualifications, I am well prepared to dedicate myself to the highest standards of
learning at your school and exceed your expectations as your next language teacher. I look forward to
discussing my credentials and what I can offer your school in further detail.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Gregory E. Bianco

Dear Ms. Debra Davis,

I am applying for the position of English Lecturer at College of DuPage and my

credentials match the requirements listed in your posting.
I have a master’s degree in English Literature and over five years of experience working
as an English Teacher for a university where I taught students proper grammar, literature
and composition. I also taught classes on English theory and I helped students learn how
to appreciate the English language. I have appeared as guest speaker for several
conferences and I published several research papers on this subject.

I have the knowledge and experience needed to put together presentations and to teach
students about the origin of the English language and about some of the changes that
have taken place throughout the years. I have the passion and creativity to give lectures
that generate interest and leave the students wanting to learn more.

I have outstanding research skills and a real interesting in teaching others about the
English language to help them understand its history better. I believe this is an exciting
subject and it is very rewarding to see students take an interest in learning more after
listening to one of my lectures.

I have included a detailed look at my educational background, teaching career and skills
in the attached resume. I have also include information about the research papers I have
writing, so you can see samples of my work.

My contact number is (555)-555-5555 and I am looking forward to meeting with you in

person soon to discuss this position.

Respectfully,

Tyler Jordan

Tyler Jordan

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Re: Editorial assistant position

Dear Ms Everly:

I am writing to express my keen interest in the editorial assistant position you advertised with the
University of Washington's Career Center. I will be receiving my bachelor of arts degree in English in
June 2012, and I am eager to join a small publishing house where I can use my skills in writing, editing,
proofreading, research, and critical anaylsis. Based on my knowledge of Dickinson Press publications and
objectives, I believe that my educational background and abilities would be an excellent match for the
editorial position.

Through my academic work in English language, literature, and writing, I am prepared to make
meaningful contributions to editorial discussions and to function as a member of your editorial team. In
addition to my university training, I have held editorial positions with Bricolage, the University of
Washington's undergraduate literary journal, and with Steubing Press, a small publishing house
specializing in non fiction and regional publications in the Pacific Northwest. These intern positions have
provided me with experience in editing, proofreading, fact checking, production scheduling, working with
off-site vendors, sales, marketing, and customer service. My positions with a small publication and a
small press have taught me to manage my time effectively, adapt readily to new responsibilities, work as a
team member, and function well under pressure. The writing skills I developed through my background as
an English major have been further refined in both of these positions, where I learned to write concise,
persuasive prose for press releases, catalog statements, and website content. Both positions afforded me
an in-depth understanding of the important and varied behind-the-scenes work involved in book
publishing.

I hope you'll agree that the combination of my academic training and my internship work in publishing
has provided me with excellent preparation for the demands of a literary editorial position with Dickinson
Press. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss this
opportunity in greater detail.

Sincerely,

Mary L. Martin

Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],

I am writing to express my deep interest in the open elementary-level teaching position

in your school district. As a 2020 graduate of the University of San Diego, I have
student teaching experience in the third grade in a suburban school district. I believe my
teaching pedagogy, classroom experience and passion for school engagement make
me an ideal candidate and a perfect fit for your school community.

As an aspiring elementary teacher, I acknowledge that my classroom time is limited.

However, I’ve found that my passion for (and commitment to) teaching have only
grown with every experience. The feeling of getting through to that student who just
wasn’t “getting the hang of it,” or helping students achieve their goals, never gets old.

In my teaching experience, I have taught in a third-grade classroom where I was relied

upon to lead English instruction for 23 students throughout the term. This challenged
me to adopt distinctive teaching methodologies, document all lessons, organize healthy
group discussions and mentor troubled students. I had also previously volunteered as
an education coordinator at a local museum, where I was able to create interactive
lessons for a wide variety of age groups.

It is clear that your school strives to engage the whole school community, a mission I
would seek to support through my out-of-classroom initiatives. I have lots of experience
incorporating service projects into my curriculum. As a student teacher I led a unit for
third-graders on plant life, and we volunteered to build a community garden for our
school that was harvested for school lunches.

Enclosed is my resume for your review. I welcome the opportunity to discuss with you
personally how my skills and strengths can best serve your institution. Please contact
me at (123) 456-7895 or [email protected]

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Dear Ms Rodell:

John Bingham of Hemming Communications tells me that you are seeking a marketing assistant at the
Echomedia Marketing Group, and he suggested that I send you my résumé. I am particularly interested in
the public relations work that Echomedia has done in the non profit sector, and I hope you'll agree that my
academic background in English along with my promotions internship with the Experience Music Project
make me a good candidate for this position.

In June, I will be receiving my BA in English and Communications. My background includes relevant

course work in mass media communications, concepts of new media, media structure, and cross-cultural
communications. I have also developed strong writing, persuasive, and critical analysis skills through my
major in English.

In the course of my internship in promotions, I gained practical skills in managing media campaigns,
doing press work, and planning promotional events. One of my tasks with the EMP was to prepare
promotional materials for upcoming museum events and to distribute these materials to the local media.
Because there was often very little lead time, I learned to obtain information quickly and assimilate it into
a persuasive set of ad materials in short order. At the end of the internship, I was commended by my
supervisor, Marion King, for producing high quality work on a strict timeline. I am diligent, creative, and
flexible, and I work well as a member of a marketing team.

I look forward to speaking with you about the suitability of my English and marketing background for
this position with Echomedia. I will telephone you within a week in the hope that we can set up a meeting
soon. Thank you for considering my application.

Sincerely,

Mary L. Martin

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