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LETTER 5-91: CHILD CARE WORKER—WORKFORCE RETURN
The lack of a resume is not holding back this homemaker and mother from applying for a
job. Her letter sounds and looks as professional as that of any executive.
Ms. Chris Harper
New York Foundling Hospital
Two Sixth Avenue RE: Child Care Worker
New York, NY 09876 Seton Day Care Center
Dear Ms. Harper:
Seton Day Care, its children, and their parents deserve the very best child care
worker you can find. May I offer myself as a candidate who can meet this tough
standard?
My experience working with children is as extensive as it is diverse. As a
mother of two, I have performed the multiple and continual duties that every
newborn requires. As a volunteer in both the nursery school and first-grade
classroom environments, I have dealt effectively with children at an age when
your every breath and action contributes to the shaping of their personalities,
demeanor, and morals. I have also cared for older children in my home, both for
pay and as a courtesy to other mothers, so I am well aware of the challenges
and rewards of this vital responsibility.
Supporting my practical experience is a thorough educational background and
hands-on work in the field. In earning my degree in Family and Consumer
Studies, my relevant studies included courses in Child Psychology, Child
Development, Sociology of the Family, and Family Relationships. In addition, I
completed fieldwork in a day-care facility in the Bronx.
Personally, I offer you the following strengths: I possess a calm attitude and
superb understanding of children’s needs. Many people are surprised by how
comfortable their children feel with me. As a mother, I empathize with other
parents and find it easy to build a productive rapport.

Although I am in the process of updating my resume, I am extremely interested
in pursuing this opportunity, and I did not want to delay contacting you. At your
convenience, I would like to meet with you to explore the opportunity of working
together. If you will contact me at (555) 456-7890 (day or evening), we can
schedule a meeting, at which I will present you with my completed resume.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,

Felicity Adnagi
(555) 456-7890

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