Rebecca A. Kayser 3501 E. Old Orchard Tl. ux Falls, SD 57103 April 25, 2018 Dear School Administrator, ‘Thank you for considering me as an elementary teacher in your school district. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to learn from the students and staff in your district as I approach my career in education, My name is Rebecca Kayser, and I will be graduating from South Dakota State University (SDSU) in May 2018. I am majoring in early childhood education with a minor in music. During my undergraduate studies, I have been working towards certifications in early childhood education (birth through age eight) through SDSU and elementary education (kindergarten through eighth grade) through Dakota State University (DSU). Through my field experiences, I have come to love teaching students in fourth grade through sixth grade. 1 believe every student has the capacity to learn, achieve, and contribute to the world. I implement this belief by facilitating learning experiences which include peer discussions, peer collaboration, individual conferences, real life applications, frequent practice and feedback, and multiple learning styles. I openly embrace cross-curricular units using current events as a way to understand the world and practice the skills needed in today’s society. I also frequently utilize music to aid in learning and retention and peak interest during instruction. In my most recent student teaching placement, I taught fifth grade math and English language arts at Camelot Intermediate School in Brookings, SD. My time at Camelot was characterized by implementing math and language instruction based on formal/informal assessments, students’ needs, and individualized education plans. During times I was not the primary teacher, I co- taught with my mentor teacher to optimize intervention and enrichment opportunities in the classroom. Additionally, I participated in student success and special education meetings to form the best classroom experiences for all learners. Lastly, I communicated with parents about grades and behaviors through conferences, email, and Class Dojo. Please feel free to review my e-portfolio (rebeccakayser.weebly.com) and contact me with questions via email (rebecca.a.kayser@gmail.com) or phone (605-941-4288). I look forward to working with you, the students, and the staff as I begin my career in education, Sincerely, Rabvecca Haper Rebecea Kayser