John Carlson

1629 Crestmore Place, Fort Collins, Colorado. (720) 204-1463, jcarl80@rams.colostate.edu

08/30/2021

Mentor Teacher: Mr. Faw

Poudre High School
201 S Impala Dr, Fort Collins, Colorado

Dear Mentor Teacher,

I am writing to express my desire to be considered for participation within the classroom this semester. After
reviewing the mission statement of Poudre High School, I believe that it is a community that I would like to
join. There are many skills that I have gained in my program that I believe will be a benefit if I am able to
participate in the classroom. My skills in classroom management and empathy will help me to fit into the
community created at Poudre High School.

As will be noted on the attached resume, I have extensive experience working within classrooms through
my program at Colorado State University. I have been able to work directly in the classroom and gain
knowledge on the virtual classroom. Through this I have seen how education has the power to alter the lives
of the students in the community. I hope to transfer my skills to this setting and help push all students to
grow their skills in the classroom. I believe all students should feel welcome in the class and see their own
experiences in the content of the class. I believe these are all aspects of Social Studies education that must
be present in the room. I hope to bring the current skills I have, while learning more on the way, to push all
students towards growth and create an inclusive environment that creates a space for all students to
engage with the content.

Through this I believe that I am suited as a Teacher Candidate to work in your classroom and continue my
growth as a potential educator. My skills have me positioned to succeed within your classroom, but look
forward to growing my skills even further this semester.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me at the contact information
provided above. I look forward to hearing from you as I continue my journey into education and prepare
myself for student teaching.

Sincerely,

John Carlson
 1629 Crestmore Place
John Carlson Fort Collins, Co, 80521
(720)-205-1463
Hard working and determined Social Studies Teacher Candidate at Colorado Johntcarl80@gmail.com
State University. Has over 50 hours working directly in classrooms with students Twitter: @Carlson_Teacher
and mentor teachers. Determined to take this experience, along with knowledge Linked In:
in lesson planning, into a classroom that will create a setting for all to learn and
succeed.

EXPERIENCE SKILLS
​- Active group participation
Practicum at Poudre High School; Fort Collins, CO
​- Leadership
August 2021 - Present

Currently in progress. Excited to gain knowledge and practice in the High ​- Consistent Communication
School setting. ​- Empathy

​- Classroom Management
AVID Tutor Trained, Fall 2021
August 2021 ​- UbD Lesson Planning

Colorado Initial Teaching Licensure

Pending Summer 2022
Accomplishments

Practicum at Conrad Ball Middle School; Loveland, CO Middle School Coach: During
January 2021 - May 2021
the fall of 2019 coached a
Experienced a Humanities Classroom with David Popp as my mentor. Middle School Boys Basketball
Gained valuable experience in the online setting and managing a Learning team.
Management System. Performed two lesson plans, allowing for valuable
Community Participation: In
experience in lesson planning.
4 years at CSU, I completed
over 60 hours of volunteer
Field work at Blevins Middle School; Fort Collins, CO work.
January 2020 - April 2020
Tutor Certification: Received
Participated within a Geography classroom directly with students. Worked
training to become an AVID
with Mr. Cormia to engage with the students and find a place within the
tutor in Poudre School
classroom.
District.

Management Position: For

EDUCATION one year President of my
Fraternity, guiding the
Colorado State University organization of 50 plus
August 2017 - Present members through the COVID
Pandemic.
Major in History with a Concentration on Social Studies Education;

Geography Minor