Dear School Administrator:

I am a talented, energetic Reading Specialist writing to express my interest for a Reading Teacher position for the 2014-2015 academic school year.

I have been employed as a full-time Reading Specialist for the past three years in New York City.  I am responsible for grades K-4, and currently service 38 students.  In the 2012-2013 academic school year, I successfully increased reading scores in word analysis, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skills in all grades. 

I provide small group reading intervention instruction using Guided Reading framework in remedial formats for at-risk students in the primary grades to improve their phonemic awareness skills, reading comprehension and writing skills.  In the intermediate grades, I utilize engaging C.C.S.S Literacy Instructional Methods, such as Close Readings to engage students to provide textual evidence when responding to critical thinking questions to effectively improve students reading comprehension.

In addition to my training and experience, I believe that my motivation and interpersonal skills will enable me to respond to the educational challenges of the 21^st Century.  If you are interested in contacting me, please reply to this posting with your contact information.  Thank you for your time, consideration, and look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely yours,

Michelle Fossati