Dear Hiring Committee:

Please consider me for the Education Specialist position as announced on Edjoin.org.

You will see listed in the enclosed resume, my background in education is extensive and
increasing. I am currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Special Education. As an ED
education specialist in a K-2 special day class I have become knowledgeable in IEP development
and implementation as well as effectively working with students on the Autistic spectrum while
maintaining a positive and engaging climate for learning. I am versed in positive behavior
management systems, social and emotional guidance, equitable curriculum building, lesson
differentiating, and parental communication. Through my experience as an education specialist,
differentiation assistant and a reading tutor, I have worked with students who were above and
below grade level standards, which gave me the opportunity to develop my use of assessments,
interventions and accommodations in whole and small homogenous and heterogeneous
groupings.
My past has taught me that my positive attitude, hard work, dedication and perseverance help
when working with diverse ranges of learning abilities and student behaviors. Working with an
emotionally disturbed student population excites me, because I know that I have the ability to
genuinely connect with students. This genuine connection will help students foster a joy of
learning, address personal issues and change their behavior so that they are ready for a less
restrictive environment and the real world. I believe that my seven years of educational
experience, coupled with my current academic endeavors make me the perfect candidate for the
ED special education teacher position.
As your employee, I will welcome hard work, be willing to learn new skills, be mindful of
details, and use effective communication. I pride myself on my dependability and ability to
collaborate and work well with students, families and staff members by building positive
relationships.
I would appreciate an opportunity to work with you school district. Please email me at
cmonroem@gmail.com to arrange an interview at your convenience. Thank you for your time
and consideration.
Sincerely,
Candace N. Monroe-Speed