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Cover Letter

A cover letter and a letter of application are the same thing. It is simply a professional introduction of you and your

credentials and a statement of your professional career interests. Relatively short and to the point, a cover letter

packages your qualifications, experiences and strong points into a one-page document that serves as a cover for your

other material.

Do not simply copy this sample letter. Use your own words and writing style.

Your Address

Should include your complete street address,

1401 AnyStreet

city, state and zip code, NOT YOUR NAME,

AnyTown, AnyState 00011

followed by the date after two blank lines.

January 1, 2013

Mailing Address

Should include the complete name, title and

Dr. Smith

address to whom you are sending the letter.

Assistant Superintendent – Great School District

111 Street

Salutation

AnyTown, AnyState 11111

It is key to address your letter(s) to an

individual. Avoid sending “To Whom It May

Concern” letters and make sure to correctly

Dear Dr. Smith:

note the person’s title (Dr., Mr., Ms., etc.)

Please accept this as my letter of application and supporting material for

the position of Special Education Teacher with the Great School District.

First Paragraph

I learned of this position through your advertisement in the December

Simply state the reason you are writing. The

issue of the Teacher Vacancy bulletin published by Northern

name of the position (or type of work) for

which you are applying and mention how you

Michigan University, and I believe that my academic preparation and

found out about the job for which you are

work experiences have prepared me well for the challenges tis position

applying.

offers.

Second (and sometimes third) Paragraph

As you will note by enclosed resume, graduating from Northern

State, in two or three sentences, why you feel

Michigan University (with honors) with a Bachelor of Science degree in

you are qualified. Mention (BRIEFLY) relevant

Special Education with a certificate in Learning disabilities has allowed

work / internship experience and emphasize

me to develop the background necessary to be successful in this

skills you possess which will contribute to your

position. My educational background has been enhanced by my

effectiveness. Sell yourself. Note your

successful student teaching experience with the Marquette Public

accomplishments and more importantly, state

School district and my volunteer activities with Big Brothers and Big

why the employer should hire you. Do not

Sisters of the Greater Marquette area. These experiences have allowed

simple restate information that the employer

me to develop both the technical skills and human relation skills

can get from your resume.

necessary to be a vibrant and consistent contributor to the success of

your school district.

Closing Paragraph

Refer the reader to your enclosed resume and

I believe a brief review of my resume will highlight the strong match

between my qualifications and your position. I would appreciate the

restate your strong interest in the position.

Thank them for their consideration and

opportunity to discuss my background, education and experiences with

mention that you hope to hear from them soon.

you, and I am available at your convenience to travel to AnyTown,

AnyState in order to discuss my candidacy in greater detail. Thank you

Closing

for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

A simple “Sincerely,” followed by some

Sincerely,

blank lines for your signature, followed by

your full name.

Marvin A. Student

dgsr

Teaching Cover Letter

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