First Grade Teacher Cover Letter Examples

Dear Ms. Mills:

As a dedicated and enthusiastic elementary school teacher with experience developing lesson plans and curriculum for diverse first grade students, it is my pleasure to submit the enclosed resume for your consideration. My background and passion for education positions me to significantly impact your school as your next first grade teacher.

Classroom management, innovative educational techniques, and age-appropriate lesson planning are just a few of the areas in which I excel, always striving to creatively motivate and inspire students while remaining in alignment with state and federal standards and guidelines. By teaching students in both academic and social/emotional areas, I have earned a reputation for helping students to achieve maximum learning and personal growth. Furthermore, my inherent passion for fostering collaborative and exciting educational environments has successfully encouraged and developed productive, thoughtful, and accomplished first grade students.

Highlights of my qualifications include:

Instructing students aged 6 to 7 in mathematical and science concepts, language arts, social studies, and communication strategies as a first grade teacher with Bronwyn Davis Elementary School in St. Clair Shores

Successfully increasing the average reading fluency of my students by more than 35 words per minute

Creating individualized plans and programs to facilitate a targeted, personalized approach to education while stimulating students’enjoyment and appreciation for learning

Collaborating with fellow teachers, staff, and school administrators to evaluate student performances and implement appropriate adjustments and changes to my curriculum and lessons

Building and sustaining strong parent relationships through biweekly newsletters, regular conferences, and an “open door” classroom policy, laying the foundation for a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging educational experience

Utilizing positive discipline and restorative justice techniques to resolve conflicts, build students’problem-solving skills, and establish an environment of trust and cooperation

Holding a bachelor’s in education as well as Michigan State teacher certification

With my experience and credentials, I am well prepared to dedicate myself to the highest standards of learning at your school and exceed your expectations for this position. I look forward to discussing my qualifications in further detail. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Patricia S. Wachtel