Gabriella Martinez

2780 S. Arizona Ave

Chandler, AZ 85286
480-575-6659
Gabriella.M.Martinez@asu.edu

May 23, 2015

Ms. Heidi Keefer
Principal
Royal Palm Middle School
8520 N. 19th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
Dear Ms. Heidi Keefer,
Education has always been one of the most important aspects of my life. This not only
includes furthering my education, but also educating others. Specifically, I have enjoyed
learning about the subject of Social Studies. That is why I am interested in becoming a
Social Studies teacher at Royal Palm Middle School.
I believe I am qualified for this position because as a 2018 cum laude graduate of Arizona
State University, I have acquired the skills necessary to excel in this position. In addition,
I was a student teacher one day a week my junior year, and a student teacher five days a
week my senior year. During my time as a student teacher I worked very closely with my
mentor teachers. This experience allowed me to form appropriate relationships with both
students and fellow faculty and staff. As a part of my student teaching I was required to
write several lesson plans and lead a variety of social studies classes for 7th and 8th grade
classes.
In my lesson plans I stressed the importance of critical thinking and confidence, as well
as self-reliance and the idea that goals are possible as long as students put in the hard
work.
Working hard has gotten me very far in life and I believe that this opportunity will only
motivate me to work harder for the benefit of not only myself, but also the students,
faculty and school community. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Gabriella Martinez