Gabriela Fernández

Troy Ave, El Paso Texas 79907, 915-251-0272, https://gabrielafernandez3.weebly.com

May 15, 2019

Xavier De La Torre
YISD Superintendent
9600 Sims
El Paso, TX 79925

Dear Mr. De La Torre,

I am interested in applying for a teaching position in the Ysleta Independent School District. I

am committed to working in an inclusive classroom with diverse learners such as children with

sensory deficiencies, with functional diversity, also with students who have difficulties of

behavior, emotional or learning or gifted. I understand that we will have students who have

different ways of learning new concepts and different ways of apprehending the world. So,

among the main functions of teaching diverse student I am committed to working with students

individualize plan, by adapting the content and the way we teach them, and adapting to specific

special educational needs and work based on different approaches, depending on each student

goals. My goals will be to meet the needs of all students by collecting, analyzing, and using the

information to support and evaluate the students ' level of learning. I am determined to create a

learning environment where every child can be successful, by getting to know their strengths and

increasing their abilities or helping them in their weaknesses. From my observations in working

with children within the autism spectrum disorder, I will always create a structured environment

with adequate planning, encourage positive attitudes from everyone around, so that the student’s
integration is the most beneficial. One important thing for me is to have excellent

communication with the parents of the students; for a child with a disability, we will work

together to carry out the student's educational plan. I find it essential to have excellent

communication with the parents and let them know that their child is being valued. Working

together means that we will share information regularly about how the student is doing at school.

I understand that that learning is a continuous process and that this profession requires total

dedication. I will continuously learn new skills and innovative ways to make my teaching more

enhancing. With commitment, I will supplement my learning by attending seminars on different

subjects and disciplines during my teaching journey. I consider myself to be an enthusiastic

person when it comes to learning new material; this is important because it will help me

encourage students to learn new things, and at the same time we can discover new things

together. As a culturally responsive teacher, I will always find ways to modify and accommodate

instruction to meet the learner's needs and provide a positive environment for the student to

experience success. As a culturally responsive teacher, I will also be understanding and sensible

to the student's background by trying my best to integrate their backgrounds in the curriculum

and by offering materials that are culturally relevant to the topics we are learning. Again my goal

is to encourage students cognitive growth, social growth, and personal growth.

Sincerely,

Gabriela Fernandez