Harrisonburg City Public Schools

One Court Square

Harrisonburg, VA 22801
I am applying for a teaching position at the elementary level where I am qualified to
teach PK-6. As a 2015 graduate of Bridgewater College, I will be licensed to teach any
grade level in elementary school and also will have an ELL endorsement. My ability to
provide an interactive classroom, build relationships with my students and peers,
integrate technology and a variety of instructional strategies to enhance student learning
can benefit your school system. I assure you that I am capable of being an asset in your
school building.
During my student teaching experience in fourth grade at Fulks Run Elementary School, I
created and taught a science unit on electricity. I made certain that all SOLs were covered
in this unit by using interactive note taking, building circuits, and using differentiated
instructional strategies to meet the needs of all my students. Classroom management was
a major strength for me as I instituted time limits for lesson completion, allowed
organized movement around the classroom, and set up stations allowing group work and
collaboration. I realized during this placement that my career choice was well founded as
I truly loved my students and built positive relationships with them and encouraged
active participation in all of my lessons.
During my ELL student teaching placement in seventh grade at Wilbur Pence Middle
School, I created and taught a reading unit on The Hunger Games and a unit on
persuasive advertising. The Hunger Games unit allowed students to create their own
pretend character Facebook page, which enabled them to understand the underlying
theme of the story but to enhance their learning with technology. They also participated
in dramatic acting and interpretation of the story themes. In the persuasive advertising
unit, students got to make their own advertisement for a product they designed. The
assignment required students to use persuasive techniques, logos, slogans, and a detailed
description of their product. The students then presented their ad to the class. I
thoroughly enjoyed working with the ELL students as I endeavored to know them
personally and supported them in all of their subject areas.
My student teaching experiences have prepared me to take an active role in teaching my
own class. I am excited to begin my journey and feel I can contribute in a positive
manner to your school division. I hope you will consider my resume and teaching
experiences as you choose your teaching staff for the upcoming year. I look forward to
hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Jordan B Spitler