1187 Surfwood Lane

San Diego, CA 92154

February 10, 2014
Dear Hiring Manager,
am writing to you in regards to the English Language Arts teaching position, which is a perfect
fit for my qualifications reflected in the enclosed resume. As a current student teacher in Mr.
Francisco (Frank) Rodriguez's 8
th
Grade English class at Robert Louis Stevenson Middle
School, have been able to work closely with the students to enhance their academic learning
and development. am eager to continue contributing my enthusiasm and efforts to the
Partnership for Los Angeles Schools as a full-time educator, and work closely with a special
community of faculty, parents, and students.
have made numerous contributions to my previous and current employers. These
accomplishments derive from my strong foundation of addressing the educational and
developmental needs of youth in urban schools. My current experiences as a student teacher at
Stevenson Middle School thus far encompass engaging students in content discourse and
providing equitable access to the content. accomplish this by continuously integrating think-
pair-share strategies, group dialogue, and receptive modalities within my instruction. During my
past experiences at the Charter School of San Diego, was dedicated to providing my students
with individualized support. For example, effectively collaborated with my supervising teacher
to make modifications and accommodations for students especially for students receiving
special education services. Providing my students with alternative assignments appropriate to
their learning levels and incorporating scaffolds such as graphic organizers and models are just
a few ways successfully helped differentiate instruction. Lastly, through my experiences with
the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Council of Youth Research, and UCLA
Community Programs Office encouraged students' self-efficacy and agency by engaging in
critical dialogue and cultural awareness. By introducing the works of Paulo Freire and Antonio
Gramsci through educational discussions, helped my students use theory to critically examine
the conditions of their schools and communities, and identify the means to create change.
Given my expertise, would greatly appreciate it if were considered for this position. look
forward to scheduling a time within the upcoming week to discuss this opportunity in further
detail.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Priscilla Farinas