Cover Letter and Resume

Latoya Smith- 20191766

LBDS0101- Business Discourse

Mrs. Leonie Chambers Henry

The Mico University College

October 18, 2022

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 LATOYA Z. SMITH
25 Blain Avenue, Orden gardens Kingston 7
Email: thesmithsemail@yahoo.com, Phone#: 1(876) 454-9245

August 30, 2022.

The Chairman

C/o The Principal

Greater Portmore High School

2 West, Lower West Henderson Blvd.,

Portmore, St. Catherine

Dear Sirs,

I hereby apply for this position for Business Teacher for September 1, 2022, in your
advertisement dated the 2nd of August. This vacancy was made aware to me through a
Facebook advertisement online and I believe based on the requirements publicised, I possess
the skills you are looking for in a successful candidate and is pertained to be advantageous to
the well-regarded Greater Portmore High School

As a high school business teacher for over 5 years with a bachelor’s degree in
Secondary education, I have a well-rounded skillset in computer (Office 365) and classroom
management, student engagement, and childcare. I have successfully taught the following
business subjects (business basics, principles of business/accounts, management of business,
electronic document preparation and management etc..) for CSEC, CAPE and City & Guilds.
I have received additional training in marketing, sales, and customer service and I have been
putting them to use in leading clubs and after classes for the schools I have previously taught.

If you would like to learn more about my work ethic and skillset, enclosed is a copy of
my resume for your perusal. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Latoya Smith
Hi, I’m Latoya Z. Smith
Professional Summary
I have career goals that have been helping me to develop my skills
as a teacher with a view to gaining more experience in this field or
related fields. I have a degree in Secondary Education in Business
Studies and am currently looking forward to getting my master's Contact
degree. Being a fully credentialed business teacher has aided in my
philosophy of finding the most valuable foundational principles and 1 (876) 316-7191
advanced concepts that are able to work with students of all
smith.latoyazoe@gmail.com
different mannerisms to improve their learning and interest in the
subject. I am hard-working and motivated to help my students, and
I am focused on completing the curriculum as best as possible to 32 Hurdles Avenue,
consistently exceed the school's targets. I am a reliable member Stadium Gardens, Kingston 5, St.
accustomed to taking on challenging tasks and dedicated to the Andrew
business and students' success.

Experience Skills
o HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS TEACHER (CSEC)  Advise undergraduates
 Mentor graduate students
Sep 2017 -May 2020
 Organization
Wolmer’s High School, Kingston, St. Andrew
 Multitasking
 Blended conventional teaching methods with technology such
 Teamwork
as online discussions and assignments for enhanced learning
 Creative thinking
environment.
 Sales strategy
 Taught students basics of finances, business, technology, and  Customer service
economics.  Customer needs assessment
 Demonstrated consistency and fairness in preparing and  Product sales
grading exams and provided timely feedback to students.
 Training
 Organized, prepared, and regularly revised and updated all
course materials.
Community Service
o HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS TEACHER (CAPE)  Tutor, Greensborough Elementary
Sep 2020 -Dec 2021 School (2020-2021)
Edith Dalton James High School, Kingston 20, St. Andrew
 Taught coursework in general business, accounting, and  Extra Classes Tutor, Bedraggle
economics to prepare students for business careers. High School (2003-2005)
 Used group activities, class discussions and assignments to  Club Leader (Business Society)-
assess students' understanding of material. The Mi co University College
 Brought enthusiasm and excitement for course material to (2016-2017)
encourage student interest in business careers.

References
Reference - Available upon request.
o BUSINESS STUDIES TEACHER
Jan 2022 -Current
Camperdown High School, Kingston, St. Andrew
 Developed and provided students with syllabus following Affiliations
guidance from department chair outlining course objectives, Member, Jamaica Teacher's
lecture topics and assignment deadlines. Association, 2019-Present
 Demonstrated consistency and fairness in preparing and
grading exams and provided timely feedback to students.
 Helped struggling students grasp the material by providing
additional explanations and academic support.
 Organized courses from the ground up, preparing the
syllabi, assignments, and special projects.

Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - CSEC
September 2007- May 2012
Camperdown High School
 I was awarded a certificate in business studies from the Caribbean
Examination Council (CXC).
THE CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION COUNCIL (CSEC)
 English Language A………………………………………………….II
 Mathematics …………………………………………………...…….III
 Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM)….…..I
 Principles of Business…………………………………………...…….II
 Principles of Accounting………………………………………..……II
 Religious Education…………………………………………..……..III
 Human and Social Biology……………………………………………V
THE CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION
(CAPE)
Camperdown High School - Lower Sixth Form
 Management of Business Unit 1.........................................................III
 Entrepreneurship Unit 1 ....................................................................II
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - SECONDARY EDUCATION OF
BUSINESS STUDIES
September 2012- May2017
The Mico University College
 First Class Honors- 3.76 g.p.a