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Here is a good place to write about what you have learned through student or substitute teaching.  \n3)What you know about the school district / curriculum / community– your research into the district (There are times when you will write a general cover letter – PA-[Educator.net](Educator.net) requires one, for example. In this case, you will not include information specific to a single school district. Instead you may expand what you write from part 2 above.)  \n4) Ask for an interview  \nSincerely,  \nSignature  \nName  \nYour letter needs to be individually written. Address it to the superintendent when in doubt.  \nIf you won’t take the time to write an individual letter, how will you convince an administrator that you will take the time to meet the individual needs of your students?  \nUse a quote to support a claim you make:  \nThrough my student teaching, I worked at adjusting my lessons so all students would get the most out of my teaching. In fact, my cooperating teacher, Mrs. Susan Jones, writes in her recommendation letter for me,“Stacey quickly became attuned to the students’ needs, differences, behaviors, and personalities, which she addressed accordingly.”  \nUse a networking name to personalize a letter:  \nDr. Herman Smith, the principal at Slippery Rock Area Elementary School, encouraged me to apply for this position.  \nFrom speaking with Ms.Valerie Coyne, I learned about the faculty’s commitment to student achievement at Hickory Middle School. I share this same commitment to student achievement as evidenced through my student teaching experiences.  \nKeep it to one page. Each sentence must have a purpose. General sentences in your letter are the same as general statements in your resume are worthless!  \nShow that you have done research into the school that is pertinent to your job search:  \nFrom reading your school’s website, I am excited to learn about the district’s philosophy of grouping all grade level teachers into teams allowing them to better coordinate their teaching. As a student teacher in fifth grade, I routinely coordinated my teaching with the other fifth-grade teachers.  \nI recently read about your district’s commitment to providing teachers and students with access to technology. I successfully used technology in my fourthgrade classroom in student teaching to educate students about …  \nBut here is a general statement that is worthless:  \nI know your district has a great reputation. (What does this mean?)  \nBE SPECIFIC IN CITING RESEARCH INYOUR COVER LETTER!","cbCainrQPsphAlz9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainrQPsphAlz9","pdf",77478,"English","# Cover Letter Structure\n## Key Body Points\n## Personalization and Strong Evidence\n## Specific, One-Page Writing Tips","[{\"question\":\"What should be included in the main sections of an education cover letter?\",\"answer\":\"Include your address or letterhead, the date, inside address, a salutation with the recipient’s name, a focused body, and a closing with signature and name.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the cover letter explain your qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"State why you are writing, highlight skills and knowledge you can offer, and refer the reader to the resume for detailed information. 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