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May 20, 2017
Dr. Gary Quimby, Director
University of Maine Children’s Center
Tell reader which position you
113 College Ave.
are applying to and tell them
Orono, ME 04473
about your education and
certification status, if applicable.
Dear Dr. Quimby:
I am writing to apply for the position of Preschool Child Care Teacher advertised in the May 20-21 issue of the
Bangor Daily News. I will receive my B.S. in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology from the
University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) in May, 2017. At the conclusion of my 16 weeks of student teaching,
I also will have completed requirements for Maine State Teacher Certification for Kindergarten through third
grade, including passage of the Praxis I and II exams. I am confident my experiences and education have
prepared me well to serve the community of UMaine as a Preschool Teacher.
As you can see from my enclosed resume, I have a wealth of experience working with children in early
childhood settings. In addition to the practicum and student teaching field experiences, I know and can use
American Sign Language (ASL). I completed a one-year course of study at UMF and have practical experience
communicating with my own hearing-impaired family members. In my experience, ASL visual cues clarify
communication for children with speech deficits as well as help all children learn letters, numbers, colors, and
words. For example, I am now teaching a Kindergarten class at George Mitchell School in Waterville, Maine,
the signs for the alphabet, days of the week, colors, and basic emotions. Each of the experiences outlined on my
resume has sharpened my skills in planning lessons or activities for inclusion of multiple intelligences, varied
abilities, and student success.
I look forward to discussing my qualifications and skills with you in an interview. Please find enclosed my
resume, three letters of recommendation, and a copy of my transcript. If you have questions about my
application, please feel welcome to contact me at 207-778-4048 or via e-mail at [email protected].
Thank you for considering my interest in serving the children, parents, and staff of the University of Maine
Children’s Center.
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abilities and their needs (as
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mentioned in the job posting). How
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position and ask politely
do you match the job?
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May 20, 2017
Steve Jannes, Director
ABC Company
100 Main Street
Tell reader which position you
Portland ME 04101
are applying to and tell them
about your education.
Dear Mr. Jannes,
I am writing to apply for the position of Project Coordinator in your Media Relations department. I learned
about this position through Dr. Allen, my academic advisor at the University of Maine at Farmington. ABC
Company has an outstanding communications department and I would be interested in learning more about it.
As a recent graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington with significant experience in administration and
media, I bring the energy and commitment to excellence necessary to thrive in ABC’s innovative environment.
In my work with the Alumni Relations office, I was involved with several aspects of media relations, both with
alumni and with undergraduates. For example, I was responsible for enhancing our social media presence and
created opportunities for people to start a conversation with each other. This experience, combined with deep
and varied employment and internship experience as a journalist and media consultant, prepare me to succeed at
ABC Company.
I am excited about the opportunity to join the ABC team. I welcome the opportunity to talk with you further
about the position. The best way to reach me is by phone (207-555-1212).
Thank you for your consideration,
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abilities and their needs (as
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mentioned in the job posting). How
your contact information.
do you match the job? Why should
they interview you?
