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To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing in reference to any available tutoring positions that are available with your program. Currently, I am a student at Wayne State University where I will obtain a Master’s of Arts degree in Teaching as well as Secondary Provisional Certification in English in December 2005.  I am a graduate from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Organizational Studies.

Currently, I work as a Paraprofessional at Dove Academy of Detroit, working with kindergarten, first, and second grade students. There, I develop effective strategies for teaching and learning for students who may have difficulty learning under the No Child Left Behind program. I make sound professional decisions to assist these students based on my ability to reflect on my professional courses and prior experience working with students. Moreover, I apply educational principles and techniques by preparing individual assignments for students geared specifically to their problem areas. Finally, I assist teachers in preparation and instruction of classes. I have been with Dove Academy since September of this year, working approximately thirty hours per week.

My second experience working with children was with the City Year Americorps program.  As a 10-month full-time volunteer, I engaged in a variety of activities to meet critical needs of urban communities. I tutored seventh and eighth grade middle school students at the Detroit Lions Academy, an alternative school in Detroit, Michigan. There I focused on the education and development of these students and also served as a mentor.  Furthermore, I organized and implemented after-school programs and curricula on important social issues including domestic violence prevention, AIDS awareness, and diversity.

I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss my skills and this position. If you have questions or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me by e-mail at aq9904@wayne.edu. I have enclosed my resume for your review. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

Sincerely,

Binta A. Cowles