Marina Sandoval

3360 Daley Center Drive #1010 w San Diego, CA 92123

(951) 941-0750 w sandovalmarinas@gmail.com

To Whom It May Concern:

This application is in regards to the position(s) as an Elementary Classroom Teacher. I am a recent
Masters Graduate from the University of San Diego, currently working towards completing the last steps
towards completing my teaching credential. Although I am just beginning my career as an educator, I
offer experience working with a diverse student population and a natural talent for establishing a
respectful and comfortable learning environment for my students.
My desire to teach began at a young age. As a little girl, I always looked up to my teachers and loved to
play their role at home whenever I had the opportunity. Although I faced much adversity and challenges
in my life, I managed to keep working towards my dreams and aspirations to become an educator.
Although I always knew I wanted to an educator, as a young child I was not exactly sure why but
working in the field of education these past few years as a activity aide, tutor, and special education
assistant I have come to find an abundant amount of reasons to pursue my passion, but most importantly
to inspire children who face adversity and challenges in their life at such a young age, much like myself.
As indicated above, I am a recent graduate of the University of San Diego and am completing the last
steps towards gaining my multiple subject credential. I currently obtain both a 30-Day Substitute Permit
and a Short-Term Staff Permit, which allowed me to recently complete my student teaching as a Longterm Substitute for the third grade at Darnall Charter School. During my time as a long-term substitute I
created, implemented, and assessed lesson plans and assessments, scaffold and differentiated instruction
based on various students needs, established and provided my students with a positive environment for
learning, while being sure to communicate with parents on a daily basis. It was an absolute pleasure to
serve these students while also gaining valuable experience to take with me in the future. Furthermore, I
have had experience working inside and outside the classroom with students grades K-8th with many
different backgrounds, English-language learners and special needs. I have also had the privilege to work
with many wonderful educators at different stages in their careers and have learned a little bit from all
these individuals to take along with me.
During my time at the University of San Diego, I have obtained many knowledgeable skills that have
prepared me for my future as an educator. As part of gaining my Masters Degree, I conducted my own
Action Research project, which set out to increase student engagement through the implementation of
student choice. This project not only taught me a great amount about my students but also taught me
how to continuously reflect and grow as an educator. I also had the opportunity to participate in an
international experience in Tokyo, Japan where my classmates and I set out to learn and experience
firsthand how cognition and learning took place in another country.
I feel so grateful to have had all the opportunity and experiences that have led me here today With the
being said, I believe I would be an excellent candidate for this position as my schooling and prior work
experience, as you can see, has prepared in numerous ways. I am excited to continue learning in the field
of education and confident about the ambition I could bring to this position.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Marina Sandoval