Henderson, N.C. 27537 252-432-8524 lavondamangum@yahoo.com www.https:// December 5, 2014 Attn: Human Resources Department Vance County Schools 1724 Graham Ave Henderson, NC 27536 To whom it may concern, I am pleased to present my resume to you for consideration as an Elementary School Teacher with the Vance County School District. I have a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science with a concentration in Child Development and Family Relations. I also have Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. With over 14 years of classroom experience, and the desire to provide all students with an outstanding education, I am confident in my ability to be a valuable asset to your school district. As my resume will demonstrate, my teaching career has been geared toward inspiring and impacting elementary school children to become academically successful. I have a strong passion to educate their young minds and help them blossom into well-rounded, responsible, and successful individuals. As a teacher assistant for 14 years I have had extraordinary opportunities to assist in teaching diverse groups of students. My ultimate strengths include enhancing, stimulating and encouraging students. I actively nurture their eager minds by boosting students self-confidence, self-esteem and offering support and encouragement to strive for excellence. Furthermore, I stimulate an immense relationship with parents and encourage them to participate in the educational process of their child. I look forward to discussing with you the many ways in which I can make a significant contribution to the Vance County School District. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.