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Request the opportunity for an interview to discuss how you can use your skills to serve the employer. Offer to send the employer other information they might require such as references, portfolios, more details about your work history, etc. Ask the employer to contact you and tell them the best method (email and/or phone) or, alternatively, tell them that you will be contacting them to schedule an interview.  \n(Double return spaces)  \nSincerely,  \n(Four return spaces)  \nYour name  \nNotes: Single space within each paragraph. Double space between paragraphs. Never have your cover letter more than one page. Don’t forget to sign your letter!  \nCOVER LETTER SAMPLE  \nStu Dent  \n[Stu.Dent@ccd.edu](Stu.Dent@ccd.edu)  \n[303-352-5555](303-352-5555)  \nMs. Jennifer Armstrong Community College of Denver 1111 West Colfax Ave  \nCherry Creek Building, Suite 111 Denver, CO 80217  \nDear Ms. Armstrong,  \nThis letter is in regard to the Preschool Teacher opening at the Early Learning Center. Currently, I am enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program at the Community College of Denver, as well; I have worked as a Daycare worker for the last two years at Kiddie Academy. As I continue my education my ultimate goal is to obtain my Director certificate and eventually continue my education and obtain my four year degree in Early Childhood Education.  \nThroughout the last two years at Kiddie Academy I have had many opportunities to plan activities for 2-5 year olds. As well, I individually tutored children in a variety of skills from writing their names, to learning the alphabet and their numbers 1-50. During my time I have also had the opportunity to teach cooperation and team work. The toys had become mismatched and were not being stored inan easy to find system, so I developed a new bin labeling system and taught the kids how to use the new system. As well, the kids did the initial sort of the toys and learned how to better store their toys so that they were easier to find. My attention to detail and my ability to work with children has been noted on my evaluation each year that I have worked for Kiddie Academy.  \nI am very excited to continue my skills working with children with an organization that is a Quality Star rated program. I would like to have the opportunity to work and learn on the Auraria campus daily. 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