Unit School District #1

123 School Ave.

Teutopolis, IL 62467


Dear Mr. John Doe,
My name is Kimberly Runde, and I am seeking the elementary teaching position in your school system
for the 2014-2015 school year. I feel I have the experience, enthusiasm, and sensitivity towards students
needs and circumstances to be considered for such a position. Enclosed you will find my resume and a list
of references for your review.
I am currently registered in ROE #3 and ROE #11 and have been subbing in various school districts. My
beliefs in teaching and in Illinois schools have not changed nor will they ever because, I still believe in
our school systems. I believe the school systems and teachers need to grow with the students in their
community. I believe a teacher must adjust themselves to the needs of their students, even if that means to
adapt. I believe a teacher should change their ways of teaching their students, because not all children are
created the same. I believe a teacher should be excited every day they step foot into their school. I believe
in the passion of teaching, the excitement of knowing my students minds will be open and engaging
while we are learning. Anyone can make their resume, cover letter, lesson plans in full detail meeting the
Common Core Standards sound wonderful and captivating to the naked eye. What makes me truly
unique, is observing me in action. I go beyond the text book, I move away from the podium, and I become
the topic I am teaching. A raccoons hat on while joining Lewis and Clark, a baby on my back while
learning with Sacagawea, getting on the floor with kindergartens and enjoying a book, sitting next to my
students and figuring out a math problem by teamwork, doing John Travoltas famous dance moves to the
vocabulary terms of osmosis and diffusion. I embrace the subject I am teaching and show it to my
students in several different ways to capture all of their different styles of learning. The love of teaching
comes natural to me, and I need to share this enthusiasm with a school.
I look forward to having the opportunity to talk to you about a non-threatening, educational, and
stimulating classroom that would benefit your school district. I am willing to participate in any classes
and or conferences that will further my education, and aide in the students education. If there are positions
for which I could be considered, please contact me at (217)-821-4734. It is my hope that I would be able
to express my ideas in greater detail in an interview with you.

Sincerely,

Kimberly A. Runde