| A cover letter is a simple but necessary part of | | | | four-year stint as a second-grade school teacher in |
| business when we are dealing with a person, | | | | the city of ________ where I moved after |
| company or agency through mail. When writing a | | | | marriage to my husband who is also a teacher. This |
| cover letter, keep in mind that it is an introduction | | | | school had a mix of students from diverse racial and |
| and nothing more. It will not be read for more than a | | | | cultural backgrounds, giving me the opportunity to |
| few seconds, so don't overdo it. State what job | | | | adapt my teaching and relationship skills to different |
| you're applying for, where you found it at, why | | | | types of students. |
| you're right for the job and how you can be | | | | Later on, I traveled to Thailand where there is a high |
| contacted. | | | | demand for English teachers. I not only taught high |
| The following sample teacher cover letter is a BAD | | | | school students a new language, I also had the |
| sample teacher cover letter. Nobody wants to read | | | | chance to explore a new culture which broadened |
| your autobiography. Besides a poor formatting and | | | | my view of the world. |
| choice of words, the bulk of this letter was | | | | Enclosed is my resume which further details my |
| unnecessary. Refer them to your resume, don't | | | | accomplishments in this field. I believe we should |
| repeat it. | | | | discuss employment options in an interview. I will |
| Sample Teacher Cover Letter | | | | contact you in two weeks. I look forward to working |
| I read you have a need for a teacher. I am very | | | | with you. |
| much interested in this position. I have been teaching | | | | Thank you for your consideration. |
| for many years in both high schools and elementary | | | | Sincerely, |
| schools, so I have a lot of experience. | | | | Signature |
| My first job was as a kindergarten teacher in my | | | | Full name |
| hometown of______. I also volunteered for Sunday | | | | [Do you think this sample teacher cover letter would |
| school teaching at the local church. | | | | even be read in full? It won't! |
| The next classroom experience for me was a | | | | |