November 27, 2006 Dear Mr. Principal, As of May, 2007, I will be certified to teach in the area of middle level mathematics, having graduated from Texas A&M University - Commerce. I am extremely interested in acquiring a teaching position in your school district. I feel I am a very well-suited candidate for a teaching position with your district in that I have spent the last semester as a resident in the Texas A&M University-Commerce year-long field-based teacher education program. Currently, I am fulfilling my residency at Greenville Middle School and Greenville Intermediate School in the Greenville Independent School District. Through working in this program, I have gained hands-on experience in working daily with the students and valuable knowledge that I will carry with me into my teaching career. In the area of mathematics, I feel it is my job to open the students' eyes to this great subject. All of their experiences are going to be fresh and new compared to other classes they have had in the past. I want to have the opportunity to grasp this experience with open arms. By giving the students a positive and enjoyable experience with the education process, I hope to accomplish a lifelong hunger for knowledge. It would be an honor to be considered for a teaching job with your district. Please feel free to contact me any time should you need any further information or if you would like to set up an interview date. I will be happy to furnish you with letters of reference upon your request. I hope to hear from you soon. Kindest Regards, Jennifer Calk