Vanessa Westlake

vanessawestlake@gmail.com 330 East Elder Street, Portland, IN (765) 729-7872

To Whom It May Concern: I would like to express my interest in the preschool instructional assistant position for _________ Preschool. I am very well qualified and would be an asset to your preschool because of my work experience and educational background in early childhood education. Previously, I was employed as an assistant teacher at Kidz Korner Childcare Center for over two years. This past school year, I have gained valuable experience working with young students as a substitute teacher for the Jay School Corporation. Educationally, I am finishing my last semester at Ivy Tech in order to obtain my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I also plan to further my education in Early Childhood Education with a Spanish minor at Ball State University. I am very ambitious about my career in early childhood education and am confident that my eagerness and passion will go a long way in contributing to the future learners of the __________ School Corporation. I have attached my resume for your review. Thank you for considering my application. I would appreciate the opportunity to interview and look forward to hearing from you in the near future If you will contact me at (765) 729-7872, we can schedule an appointment. Sincerely, Vanessa Westlake

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OBJECTIVE Seeking for the post of an early childhood education teacher in an organization where my experience can be of help in motivating the development of children as well as guiding them to a positive learning environment EDUCATION Ivy Tech Community College A.A.S, Early Childhood Education, 2013 Jay County High School Diploma, 2006 RELATED WORK EXPERIENCES Jay School Corporation Substitute teacher 2012-2013 Kidz Korner Daycare Assistant teacher, Muncie, IN March 2009-May 2011 VOLUNTEER (COMMUNITY SERVICE) EXPERIENCES: Nana and Pappys Farm, LLC George Washington High School Cadet teaching NOTABLE COURSES: Jay County Head Start, practicum Educare, service learning PERSONAL SKILLS and POSITIVE QUALITIES: Team player Computer and technical literacy Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills developed from previous experiences Ability to make decisions and problem solve Creative and upbeat Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work Hard, reliable worker Honest and loyal Flexible and adaptable Senisitve and able to work in diverse settings Professional appearance, attitude and demeanor