1234 Big Street,

Big City, NM 87121

February 02, 2019

Maria Martinez
Albuquerque Public School
6400 Uptown Blvd. NE
Albuquerque NM 87110

Dear Maria Martinez:

I am applying for the Spanish and Social Studies teacher position that you advertised on the APS job list.
I am a certified teacher with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with three concentrations,
Spanish, Language Arts, and Social Studies. I also have a TESOL endorsement and I am currently working
on a bilingual endorsement that will be completed by next semester. I am uniquely qualified for the
position and can immediately start teaching.

My previous work experience has always been in the education field. My first job was as a tutor/mentor
for the Upward Bound Program at UNM. After 3 years I started my student teaching at Atrisco Heritage
Academy, where I was then hired as a Spanish teacher. Here is where I learned all my teacher
characteristics such as APS community, interaction with students, evaluating students and coordinating
curriculum in the classroom. I feel that as a teacher I am always capable of making good relationships
with students. After teaching for five years, I took a break from teaching to pursue research on minority
students. Now that I am done with my research, I am ready to start working with students and help
them be successful in school.

I will be able to immediately start working and contributing to Highland High School. I have experience
with students from ages 14 to 18 years old and English language learners. I am also certified in first aid
and I can handle any medical emergency that can occur in a classroom.

Thank you for this opportunity to apply for this opening. I look forward to hearing from you about this
exciting position. I can be contacted on my cell (123)456-7890 or through my email
(teacherjob@helpme.com).

Sincerely,

Sarai Maldonado
 SARAI MALDONADO
1234 Big Street, Big City NM 87121, (123)456-7890

· teacherjob@helpme.com·
Objective
Spanish and Social Studies teacher looking for a position at a high school, where I can apply my teaching
experience, technology knowledge and curriculum development skills to support student growth and
success.

Experience
August 2021- May 2026

APS Teacher (Spanish)

I was hired at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School to teach Spanish 1,2 and 3. My responsibilities
included interaction with students, evaluating students and coordinating curriculum in the classroom
June 2018 – May 2021

Tutor - Mentor, UNM Upward Bound

At this job my responsibilities included working with high school students 2 to 3 times a week. I tutored
students in Spanish, language Art and Math. I also did office work such as filling out documents, printing,
coping and making advisement posters. My mission as a tutor was to motivate and help every student go
to college.

Education

2017-2021

Student, UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

I obtained my bachelors in Secondary education with three concentrations, Spanish, language arts and
social studies. I also have a TESOL endorsement to work with English learners.
2021-2023

Student, UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

I obtained my master’s in Education Leadership
Skills
 Bilingual (English and Spanish)  Maintain positive relationship with students,
 Communication skills parents and colleague.
 Knowledge on New Mexico Curriculum  Effective classroom management
 First Aid Certified  Knowledge of APS rules and NM laws.