Alexandria Arciniega_________________________________________________

1605 Canyonlands Way, Reno NV 89521

Cell: 775-750-6626 - Arciniega.alexm@gmail.com
April 4, 2015
Human Resources
Washoe County School District
1001 East Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512
775-328-2081
My name is Alexandria Arciniega and I am writing to express my interest in securing a
position teaching Art in Washoe County School District. I was born and raised in Reno and have
been actively involved with Washoe County as both a student and a teacher for much of my life.
I have been employed as a substitute teacher for approximately two years. During that time, I
have worked in many K-12 schools throughout the district. After substitute teaching for a short
period of time, I made the decision to make teaching my career. Working and collaborating with
the teachers of Washoe County has allowed me to witness the hard work and dedication that
creates positivity in schools and, more importantly, in students lives. It is these teachers that
have inspired my decision to teach. In a world wrought with pressures and unknowns, my goal is
to be a positive influence in students lives.
I am currently in the process of obtaining my teaching certificate and am also continuing
my education in a Master of Arts in Teaching at Sierra Nevada College. These teaching and
educational opportunities have given me confidence in my teaching abilities and have allowed
me to begin to establish my own personal teaching pedagogy. I intend to pull from my
experience as a substitute and student teacher, from my coursework at Sierra Nevada College,
and my passion for the arts to create positivity for my students, my fellow teachers, and for
Washoe County School District as a whole.
I have completed the requisite coursework in art to be considered highly qualified
within the school district. Additionally, my time spent playing college softball has strengthened
my work ethic and provided me with the capacity to work well in a team setting. I am confident I
can draw from my education, experiences, and dedication and become a valued employee within
the district. In light of the foregoing, I ask that you please consider me for the position of Art
Teacher in Washoe County.
Sincerely,
Alexandria Arciniega
775-750-6626
Arciniega.alexm@gmail.com