514 University Avenue

Box 203
Selinsgrove, PA 17870

April 26, 2007

Dr. Karl Rohrbach

Superintendent
Selinsgrove Area Schools
400 18th Street
Selingrove, PA 17870

Dear Dr. Rohrbach:

It is with great interest and enthusiasm that I am applying for the middle school mathematics
teaching position within the Selinsgrove Area Schools. I hope to incorporate my Bachelor of Science
degree in Secondary Education and experience with adolescents by teaching mathematics at
Selinsgrove Middle School; a school that is known for both challenging and supporting students.

As a student at Susquehanna University and a director at Camp Fitch, I have been preparing to teach
middle grade students these last several years. During my student teaching experience at Lewisberg
Middle School, I had the opportunity to teach mathematics in a strong teaming environment. In
addition to my three classroom teaching experiences, I facilitated an after school tutoring program,
organized an academic field trip, and attended school sponsored activities which have enhanced my
classroom management and instruction skills. I have also incorporated my teaching interest into my
extracurricular and employment activities in college, serving as the national president of the
Collegiate Middle Level Association, and as a middle grade director at Camp Fitch.

I am a very enthusiastic and creative teacher who enjoys incorporating new methodologies and
activities to help engage students in mathematical concepts. As a student teacher at Lewisberg
Middle School, I was able to quickly establish a rapport with my students that helped them learn
mathematical models quickly and thoroughly.

I would appreciate the opportunity to further discuss my qualifications and your school system.
Enclosed is a copy of my resume, transcript, Praxis scores, teaching certification and clearances for
your review. In the mean time please feel free to contact me at the above address or by phone at
(570) 453- 8578. I know that both my education and experience would make me a great asset to the
Selinsgrove Middle School team.

Sincerely,

(written signature)

Joel P. Brown