Catherine

Watts
22 Rivers Bridge Court, Bluffton, SC 29910
T: 843-505-3868 - E: katiewatts84@yahoo.com - Portfolio: catherinewatts.weebly.com


Dear Sir or Madam:

Obtaining a teaching position at River Ridge Academy is the most significant career objective of mine. I currently
teach first grade at Michael C. Riley Early Childhood Center, and previously worked as a Kindergarten Assistant at
Pritchardville Elementary. My positive experiences as an employee of Beaufort County School District has
strengthened my desire to obtain a teaching position at River Ridge Academy. I would love for the opportunity to
guide current and future students in accomplishing their goals while teaching under your leadership.

I graduated Summa Cum Laude with my Masters of Education in Learning and Teaching, with a concentration in
Instructional Technology, from Coastal Carolina University in May 2014. I also received my Bachelor of Arts degree
in Early Childhood Education from Coastal Carolina University, where I graduated Cum Laude in 2012. I hold a
South Carolina Initial Teacher Certificate in Early Childhood Education. I am currently going through the ADEPT
program, as I am an induction teacher for the 2014-2015 academic school year.

As an early childhood educator, I can identify with students grades Pre-K to 3, at all academic levels. My extensive
Instructional Technology graduate coursework has perfected my ability to develop lessons around students short
and long-term goals, while incorporating the newest technology into my lessons. I take pride in my creative
abilities to develop customized innovative lesson plans that keep my students interested and excited about all they
are learning, while differentiating my instruction to meet each childs individual needs.
I am a strong believer in inquiry-based learning, and my teaching philosophy is to focus on immersing my students
in hands-on experiences in the classroom each and every day. Critical thinking, self-direction, and learning by
doing are practices and skills I emphasize in order for my students to gain a deeper understanding of all academic
topics and focuses within each subject area.
As an educator, I find teaching personally rewarding. I believe in helping my students work towards their dreams
and that the time spent with them is invaluable. My goal is that every child who enters my classroom will leave my
class at the end of the school year as a well-rounded, motivated, creative, and ambitious child. Learning is fun, and
I will make sure that is evident in my classroom all day, every day.

Thank you for the opportunity to discuss how my education and teaching experience will be advantageous to the
students and faculty at River Ridge Academy.

Respectfully,

Catherine Watts