Zachary D.

Baker

8316 S. Crapo Road, Ashley, MI 48806 989-640-8801 baker1zd@alma.edu

December 15, 2015

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to apply for a teaching position within your school district. I am a graduate of Alma
College with a major in Elementary Education and minors in Mathematics and Integrated
Science. I am working to complete the requirements for my Michigan Elementary Provisional
Certification. I am excited to enter the workforce and make an impression on the young lives of
students.
My philosophy in classroom programs aspires to meet the needs of all children and allow the
students to grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Students benefit from a teacher who is
genuine and committed to motivating each individual to become a better student and person. I
hope to develop this through advancing students critical thinking skills and freely using their
unique talents.
My teaching experiences include student teaching at Waldron Elementary in Fowler, Michigan. I
had the responsibility of teaching fourth-grade science and social studies, fifth and seventhgrade literature, and seventh-grade social studies. I was able to begin molding my identity as a
teacher. I realized that forming relationships and communicating with my students is a major
asset in becoming a successful educator. Throughout college, I also had the opportunity to
observe and assist in third, fourth, fifth, and seventh-grade classrooms as part of my field
placements. Some of my favorite teaching experiences are seeing that eureka moment all
teachers long to see.
In addition to my education coursework, I have been blessed to assist and coach local kids on
basketball and football teams. My patience, organization, and communication skills have all
been further developed as a correlation of the many hours of time and dedication spent with
young boys and girls. It has been a pleasure of mine working with kids on a daily basis by giving
them every opportunity to achieve dreams that they have entertained in their minds since they
were young children.
Attached is my resume and details of my coursework. I am eager to have an opportunity to meet
with your interview committee and principal to further discuss my qualifications.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration of my application.
Sincerely

Zachary Baker