Sample Cover Letter Examples
By following the links below, you will see some sample cover
letters that have been written. As you write your cover letter, keep
the following points in mind:
- There are several purposes
in having you attach a cover letter:
- You might wish to apply to teach in Loudoun County
and the Principal may be able to let someone know that you are
available, based on the impression that the material made on
him/her.
- You will need to provide a cover letter when you
complete an actual application; this provides good practice.
- Use this cover letter as an
opportunity to "sell" yourself to a prospective employer. Explain
how you would benefit and how the school could benefit from your
presence.
- Make sure you look up the name and
address (watch spelling) of the principal or whoever is supposed to
receive the application material. There should be no reason to
address a letter "To whom it may concern" or "Dear Sir or Madam".
This is especially important when you send an actual application -
be sure to use the correct name, title and address.
- Be sure some proofs all material that you submit in an
application.
- Use proper format for the letter; please check out the samples
that have been prepared for you. For example:
- Show your COMPLETE return address as well as phone number
- There should be an inside address in the letter - in other
words, the name of the person to receive the letter and his/her
complete address.
- Provide an appropriate salutation, i.e., Dr., Mrs., Ms. Mr.
followed by the last name.
- Offer an appropriate closing and be sure to include your
signature
- Generally in a business letter, the closing and your signature
are flush with the left margin.
- Use a readable font - Arial and New Times Roman tend to be good
choices; use appropriate size - 12 cpi is the best choice for the
size. Watch indentations, tabs and margins and be consistent - if
you indent the first line of one paragraph, you should indent the
first line of every other paragraph.
- You do not need to repeat things that are referenced in your
resume.
- Include all of the items requested in the ad or in the
application; for example, if the ad asks you to have reference
letters mailed directly to the superintendent's office, do not
include them in your packet.
- When you complete the application, carefully review directions:
- should it be typed or handwritten?
- do the directions ask you to print?
- does the form ask for first to list your first or last name?
- Do not leave anything blank on the application; if you do not
have the information, so note; if it does not apply, write "NA".
- You might want to make a copy of the application and use the
copy as a "practice set" since the application that you mail should
not contain any whiteouts, deletions, etc.
Sample Cover Letter
February 10, 1999
Ms. Wanda Jones, Principal
Anywhere Elementary School
Anywhere, VA 00000-0000
Dear Ms. Jones:
I am nearing completion of my
Master's in Education Program at Shenandoah University, with an
anticipated graduation in December, 1999. I would like to apply to do
my student teaching in grade 5 at Anywhere Elementary School during
the fall term.
As part of my graduate program, I
have logged approximately 100 hours in various internship programs;
some of my experiences have included
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interviewing school staff about
various topics including teaching pedagogy and management
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reviews of curricula for my grade
level
-
tutoring students
-
teaching a variety of
mini-lessons as well as some full class instruction
During discussions with a different
teachers during my internships, I have heard many nice things about
Anywhere Elementary School and believe that a student teaching
assignment at your school would provide me with some additional
experiences that will help me become a more effective teacher. I
believe that my experiences and background would also be a good match
with the educational philosophy that is followed at Anywhere
Elementary School.
Thank you for taking the time to
review my request and I look forward to hearing from you. Please need
me know if you require additional information.
Sincerely.
John P. Student
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