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LETTER 5-89: KINDERGARTEN TEACHER—STUDENT—CAREER CHANGE
Here is a novel approach that works for a graduating student with no relevant background.

Ms. Regina Connors
Santa Fe Regional Educational Program
54 Desert View Drive
Santa Fe, NM 12345

Dear Ms. Connors:
With great excitement, I am responding to your ad for a Kindergarten Teacher.
The opportunity to teach in the school system that fostered my interest in
education is a thrilling one.
Because I have recently switched from the business world to teaching, my
resume may not provide the information you require (it is enclosed,
nonetheless). Instead, allow me to excerpt from a recommendation provided by
my advisor, Lynn Karyli:
“Lauren never seems to choose the easy way; she takes the most
demanding courses, opts to work in the most challenging teaching
situations, attempts the most innovative and difficult teaching
approaches, and volunteers time and energy to extracurricular
activities. And, in all her endeavors, she is successful...

“...It should be noted, that in the short period of a year and half,
Lauren won the praise and admiration of her professors and her
peers. She was selected as research assistant for a project on
children’s response to the arts. She is a highly respected member of
her peer group, valued both for her leadership capabilities and for her
constructive feedback and support of the efforts of others...
“...Thus, Lauren is a model for all who are associated with her, and
to all she brings enthusiasm and energy, sensitivity, thoughtfulness,
and thoroughness and above all, a love of children and of life.”
This recommendation (in its entirety) is also enclosed. I am anxious to pursue
this opportunity and to meet you in person. I will take the liberty of calling you to
schedule an appointment.
Sincerely,

Lauren Quay
(555) 765-4321

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