652 8th Avenue

Oakland, CA 24356
(200) 999-2222
[Applicants Email Address]
October 9, 2014
Ms. Sophia James
School Administrator
Oakland High School
77 Stanley Drive
Oakland, CA 88393

Dear Ms. James:

Id like to offer my services in the capacity of a High School Teacher at the Oakland High School, as advertised on
your website. Possessing a firm grasp of the most of high school subjects along with a meticulous record of
teaching practices, I am confident that I am the right candidate for this High School Teaching position.
People tend to believe that teaching is an easy job I beg to differ. There is nothing more challenging than
imparting knowledge in an understandable manner. I possess the ability to communicate lessons in not only an
effective way but in a fun manner also. My inborn patience and the ability to work effectively with young adults
have earned me considerable success over the years. I am of the opinion that students will only learn when they
are comfortable with a teacher which is why I strive hard to plan lessons based on individual students ability to
learn.
You will notice two common threads throughout my teaching career i.e. I thrive on challenges and lead by
example. I also comprehend the need for professionalism which is why I know just where to draw the line
between a student-teacher relationship.
I am positive that I have sufficient skills and abilities to add to the success of your school. I may be reached at
(200) 999-2222 if you need further information regarding my claims in my resume. I look forward to meeting
with you in person. Thank you for taking out time from a busy schedule to consider my application.

Best regards,
(Signature)
Lily Lucas
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Jeremy Frankland
52 Hunter Street
Darwin NT 0800
08 5555 5555
0433 333 333
jeremy.frankland@example.com

[date]
Renee Jameson
Principal
Darwin State High School
234 Hope Street
Darwin NT 0800
Dear Ms Jameson
Re: Secondary School Teacher, Darwin State High School
I wish to apply for the position of secondary school English teacher advertised recently on seek.com.au.
I have a Bachelor of Education (secondary) from the University of Darwin and have spent the last year in a temporary position teaching
English and History at Carndale High School.
A positive and motivated teacher, I am committed to providing students with a dynamic and interesting learning environment in which they
can grow and develop. I am familiar with the Northern Territory secondary school curriculum and I thrive on keeping on top of the latest
resources and developments within the teaching industry. I seek to encourage students to enjoy extra-curricular activities and study groups,
which I believe instils them with a self-directed lifelong learning. While teaching at Carndale High School I played an essential role in
developing and conducting research study groups for senior students. I am also qualified as a History teacher, which allows for flexibility
across a range of subjects.
My knowledge, skills and experience make me the perfect person for this position. I would be an asset to your school and would love the
opportunity to assist in the development and progression of your students learning.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I look forward to hearing from you and discussing my suitability for this role within
your school.
Yours sincerely
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Jeremy Frankland
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FirstName LastName
87 Washington Street
Smithfield, CA 08055
555-555-5555 (h)
123-123-1234 (c)
email
Date
Mr. John Doe
Smithfield Elementary School
Main Street
Smithfield, CA 08055
Sir/Madam,
I am interested in applying for a teaching position, on secondary level, in your school
district. As a 2012 graduate of Catanduanes State University, I have student teaching
experience on the first and second year level.

After Ive graduated I also teach at risk preschool children. This position enables me to
provide these students with a head start in mastering basic skills. I am challenged to
be creative, nurturing and most of all, patient.

At present, I am teaching at Fabulous Christian Academy as part of my teaching

experience. It is my goal to combine my range of experience with my ability to be a

compassionate, enthusiastic, intelligent teacher who will make a positive contribution to

your school district. I would welcome an interview and hope to hear from you at your
earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Signature (hard copy letter)
FirstName LastName

Elementary Teacher Cover Letter Sample 1:

I am submitting this letter to be considered for the elementary teaching position you currently have open. I was employed
by Independent School District 622, as a fourth grade teacher at Leaver Elementary School for the past three years. Due
to the budget cuts that took place in our district, my position was cut and I am currently searching for a new placement.
As a teacher, I take pride in nurturing and guiding my students to develop a love for learning that enhances their ability to
become contributing citizens in their community. My patient, yet firm, and consistent demeanor has allowed me to be
successful in reaching students with varying needs. Through well- planned lessons, enthusiasm, and a fair, but equal
behavior plan, my classroom management skills have made a difference. In my experience, I find teamwork to be an
essential element to achieving many goals, so I look forward to being a part of a team with these same passions for
teaching. My dedication and caring for others has also directed my purpose at my previous schools where I was actively
involved in the Parent Teacher Association, collaborated with fellow teachers on curriculum for the district, as well as acted
as a facilitator in many areas of need. I continue look forward to becoming involved in district initiatives as I look to my
future as an educator.
I have a wealth of experience working with elementary students in an urban setting. While working in Wisconsin in my
earlier years of teaching, I found a knack for working to write curriculum to fulfill state wide benchmarks, differentiate
lessons, and working to help at risk students. I taught in several after school programs to help students with homework,
and in additional areas of need. During the past three years in our district, I have focused my work to develop Targeted
Service programming to help at- risk students, working closely with Title 1 & ESL, and the RtI committee and using my
Mathematics and Readers & Writers Workshop background to help. I have attended a number of workshops to improve
teaching ESL students and differentiating my instruction.
I would love to have the opportunity to interview and share more of my beliefs and background. Please feel free to contact
any of my references. Additional references are available upon your request. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Elementary Teacher Cover Letter Sample 2:

I came across your advertisement for the position of elementary teacher published in the employment section of The Daily
News, and would like to submit my application along with my resume for the advertised position. I am interested in the
listed position because I have had experience of teaching the students of 1st grade of a school whose curricula is similar to
your school. My teaching experience has given me an opportunity to work with students from different ethnic and cultural
backgrounds as well as with students with special needs.
I have a total teaching experience of 3 years, and for the last two years I have been working with Rockwood School,
Boston. In my present capacity as Elementary Teacher I teach math and social science to 1 st graders. I regularly
incorporate illustrated and manipulative materials as part of learning. This helps students grasp and remember the
concepts better.

Teaching is so much about understanding the needs of students and devising teaching methods that will help raise their
interest in the subject being taught and facilitate learning. To make learning fun and easy, I created a WebQuest, an
effective inquiry-oriented lesson, in PowerPoint for my social studies students. The document, which was a huge success,
focused on teaching the students about animals found in pre-historic era.
I also have had experience of working with three students with severe cognitive handicaps. To meet the needs of these
children, I used co-generated pictures and American Sign Language for communication.
In my current position, I have showcased excellent multi-tasking, prioritization, project coordination, and time
management skills. Along with my teaching skills, I bring positive and creative energy to the table and a strong desire and
an unflinching commitment to work with other like-minded teachers for the betterment of students.
My enclosed resume lists my qualifications, work experience, achievements, and skill sets in detail. I sincerely hope that
you would grant me the privilege of meeting you to discuss my application in a personal interview.

Elementary Teacher Cover Letter Sample 3:

I am writing to express my interest in applying for the elementary school teaching position that has been posted in Dallas.
I recently graduated from Eastern University, Summa cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, a major in reading
and a minor in Spanish. I completed my student teaching in June in a first grade classroom in Spokane, WA. My husband
and I moved to Dallas this month in order for him to attend law school at Southern Cross University.
I have a lot of experience working with elementary age students. These experiences range from teaching kindergarten
religious education in my church to observing and assisting in a wide range of elementary school classrooms to student
teaching in a first grade classroom. I have a passion for working with children and could not imagine myself in any other
profession. Through these experiences I have built personal relationships with my students, parents, and school staff.
I am not only certified to teach elementary school, but also reading K-12. Through obtaining a reading endorsement, I
have had a lot of experience with reading curriculums, strategies, and teaching methods. I have planned and implemented
a Readers Workshop style reading program in the first grade classroom I student taught in. I am very confident in my
abilities to teach a wide range of reading programs effectively. Creating a multicultural classroom environment in which all
students can thrive and reach their full potential is extremely important to me. With my background in the Spanish
language I believe I can bring another element to the classroom.
I will bring high energy, creativity, passion, and a team player attitude to your school. I am confident in my abilities to be
extremely successful as a teacher in your building. Thank you for your consideration for this position. I hope you will give
me the opportunity to interview so I can further discuss my qualifications for this position with you.

I believe in theres nothing a child cant do. This is exactly how I feel about teaching. This is also the motivation for me to
pursue a Master Degree of Childhood Education in General Education and Special Education. I am two courses away in
attaining my second Master Degree in Instructional Technology at NYIT. I strongly believe in unlocking the potential in
every child. I am interested in working with you.
Last year, I was a 4th grade classroom teacher. For the past school year being a member at PS 128M, I have learned a lot
as a classroom teacher and as an educator. I feel more confident at teaching all subject areas, especially in Literacy,
instead of just in Math. I feel great learning from my principal, colleagues, and my students every day. I also get to dance
with my students during Ballroom Dancing classes. I feel the relationship I have built with my students have gotten
stronger and stronger each day.

Prior to this, I taught a 5th grade General Education classroom teacher collaboratively teaching with the Special Education
teacher at PS24 in Manhattan for six months. I came to this class in January 2011 because of my previous status as an
ATR excessed teacher. The principal at PS 38 hired me to fill in the vacancy.
As a private tutor/instructor at ANIBIC (Association for Neurological Brain Injured Children) in Bayside, Queens, my
responsibilities include helping and guiding my students in all academic areas, such as reading, writing, and math; but also
in social skills and daily life skills as well. Currently, I have six students two 9-year old girls, a 17-year-old young man, a
22-year-old young lady, a 23-year-old young man, and a 38-year old adult.
I am also an after school enrichment teacher at SmartBrain America two days a week. I teach K-5th graders Reading,
Writing, and Math. I also help my students in enriching their practices of the ELA and Math state exams. During the
summer camp, I taught Arts & Crafts and Science experiments to our campers in the months of summer 2010. Prior to
this, I have been working in various educational programs since 2002.
Enclosed is my resume which further outlines my qualifications. My qualifications and my educational value towards
teaching make me well suited to the position. I would appreciate an interview opportunity to discuss a potential position
with you further.

Teacher Cover Letter Sample 2:

I am interested in obtaining a position as a Teacher with your organization. The accompanying resume will provide you
with details regarding my background, education, experience, skills and abilities.
As both a trainer and teacher, I have been able to demonstrate my ability as a professional educator and know how to set
priorities, organize work flow, produce results and reach goals.
I have been able to demonstrate my ability as a professional educator and have learned to influence decision makers in a
corporate environment and presenting materials and ideas in an appealing and interesting way. I can motivate adults and
as well as students to excel in their endeavors, and take pride in achieving quick results.
I would like to stress that I have a real commitment to maintain professional integrity and can handle classrooms of any
size. Throughout my career, I have been known as a quick learner and a motivator. I am able to work independently or as
an efficient member of a team.
At your convenience, I would like the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my goals and the objectives of your school,
and how much my experience and abilities will help in fulfilling them.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Im looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Teacher Cover Letter Sample 3:

I write to express my interest in the Teacher positions you currently have posted.
Trained to teach the Middle School age range, I have taught students from 5 years to 18 years of age. I believe you will
find me to be a mature self-starting and reliable individual, whose career has been focused on the gathering and
presentation of information, to a variety of audiences, across a range of disciplines; including over 10 years of classroom
teaching and school administrative duties. Im a dedicated team player but, equally capable of independent thought and
creative solutions where needed and appropriate.
Based on my range of Management and Communication skills and experience, in the fields of: Marketing, Media,
Journalism and Education; I am confident, that I would be a valuable addition to your team and a good fit for this role
providing excellent leadership, problem solving and high quality communication with students of all ages.

A resume, highlighting the range of my ability, knowledge and experience is attached. While it has been some years since
my days in the classroom, you will see that my commitment to educating and training others has been remained an
integral component of my work in other career areas. With the majority of my roles involving the training, mentoring and
evaluation of others.
I am enthusiastic about the potential offered by the position and how my attention to detail and transferable career skillset may benefit the school, students and colleagues while providing me with an opportunity for renewed professional
challenge and growth.
I would appreciate more information about the position, including the number of classes and hours available.
Thank you in advance for your time. I would appreciate the opportunity to review my qualifications and experience, in
person and look forward to discussing how we may be a good match for each other.