Melissa Stencel

490 Main St.

Apt. C8

Farmingdale, NY 11735

Dear Sir or Madam,

Please accept this letter and résumé for the position of school guidance counselor.  I have been actively working as a school guidance counselor and I meet the requirements for certification in school counseling. 

I am currently employed at Nassau County BOCES, Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education Center, where I work closely with students and counselors. I have been actively involved in implementing character education, anti-bullying, and social skills programs, as well as, helping students achieve academically through individual and group counseling sessions. Through my position as a school guidance counselor, I have learned that counselors are integral to the entire educational process, and will support the staff and the administration in fostering a positive school environment. Being a part of a dedicated team of professional counselors, administrators, teachers, and clinicians has given me real hands on experience as a school counselor. 

In addition, I have received excellent training from my previous positions within the higher education field, working with students in various capacities.  From those opportunities, I have gained essential counseling skills that have enabled me to be well-suited to meet the various needs of the students within your school and community. I believe that my unique background in higher education, along with my experience in school counseling, has given me a tremendous amount of familiarity working with students. 

I am a highly dedicated and motivated individual, who believes that social, emotional, and intellectual development is critical to a student’s academic success.  I have strong organizational and interpersonal skills and I am extremely flexible.  I am comfortable working with others and I do not mind putting in long hours to accomplish a task.  I am confident that I am well-qualified for this position and will be a tremendous asset to your staff.

I look forward to meeting with you to discuss my qualifications in greater depth.

Sincerely,

Melissa Stencel