Pimp My Cover Letter

Hey ladies!
Writing my cover letter and I could use some help.
I am applying for a middle school that is based on the idea of integrated studies with a focus on global issues.
Please make any recommendations as you see fit. I truly appreciate your thoughts.
TIA! Cheryl

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Dear Ms. XXXXX:

It is with great pleasure that I am applying for a middle school teaching position within the School for XXXXXXX. I believe that my instructional abilities, combined with my strong interpersonal skills and work ethic, would greatly benefit your educational program.

In my eight years of teaching English Language Arts, I have learned that students want to read, write, and think about the issues that pervade their society; they are most motivated to do meaningful work when encouraged to consider ideas that interest and inspire them. To address this, I have successfully integrated Social Studies, Science, Math, and current global events into both reading and writing workshops. This strategy has been highly beneficial in helping me create a learning environment that is responsive to student’s varied learning needs and interests. Through the use of interdisciplinary planning and cross-curricular projects, I have promoted authentic learning experiences from which students acquire concepts and skills that can be applied in numerous contexts.

My goal as an educator is to facilitate students in gaining the knowledge, confidence, and skill sets necessary to be successful contributors to our global society. I believe that my qualifications and vision would greatly compliment the mission of the School for XXXXXX.

My résumé is enclosed to provide you with additional details concerning my background and qualifications for this position. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.


Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
ME!!!!

Message edited 3/17/2008 5:11:19 PM.

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Overall, really good.

In this sentence: "that is responsive to student’s varied learning needs and interests" I think it should be either THE student's or students'.

I'm not sure that this sentence makes sense:

"My goal as an educator is to facilitate students in gaining the knowledge, confidence, and skill sets necessary to be successful contributors to our global society." facilitate means to help bring about, but I think an easier way is just to say "to help students gain the knowledge, confidence, and skill sets..."

In the sentence "I believe that my qualifications and vision would greatly compliment the mission of the School for XXXXXX", I think you want to use complEment instead of compliment.

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Message edited 3/18/2008 9:01:51 AM.

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I love it... very well said. i like how you give solid support for your philosphy and experience. i would interview you!

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Yay! Thank you!