Sasha Sproge

1809 W Matthews Dr Queen Creek, AZ 85142

ssproge@asu.edu
732-644-6516
February 7, 2015
Roseyn Hood
Principal
Higley High School
4068 East Pecos Road
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Dear Mrs. Hood,
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I introduce myself as a teaching candidate and
prospective member of Higley High School. My name is Sasha Sproge, and upon completing my
Bachelors Degree in Spanish Literature and Secondary Education with a specialization in
Spanish from the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University in December
2015, I am seeking a full-time position as a Spanish teacher. I believe that I possess the same
values and beliefs in education that your schools motto exemplifies. I would create a quality
learning environment in which students are engaged in meaningful, academically challenging
curricula.
As a student from the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, I have gained many valuable skills
through my student observations and teaching experiences at your school and various others
which have prepared me to teach foreign language. In addition to my field experiences and
student teaching with Mrs. Hefter, I have taken it upon myself to teach students English in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil. I have found that with my background in Spanish and Portuguese, I have had an
advantage over others to connect with students learning a new language.
It is a strong belief of mine that in order for a student to succeed in learning a new language they
need to feel comfortable in their learning environment. My objective would be to emphasize a
democratic environment where students could advocate creative, constructive, and independent
activities built on responsibility, accountability, team building, and collaborative learning. I
believe it is important that stakeholders, parents, students, and I are actively engaged in the
community. Therefore, I plan to introduce community and school events that connect our
community to different cultures from around the world.
Through my student teaching experiences at your school, I have come to admire and understand
your schools culture and vision. I appreciate your time and consideration as a teaching
candidate, and I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,

Sasha Sproge

ssproge@asu.edu
732-644-6516