Sample Teaching Cover Letter and Resume

This student isn't applying for the typical job or internship, and so her dance education and experience is more important than her university experience. She also uses material from high school since she's had significant dance experience there.

Leah Richards
3333 Mill Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
(225) 555-5555 Email lrichar@lsu.edu 

April 30, 2004 

Creative Dance Productions
Ms. Jennifer Rothwell, President
P.O. Box 54556
Cincinnati, OH 45254 

Dear Ms. Rothwell: 

After holding past employment in your company, I would like to re-apply for the position of a Dance Instructor for Creative Dance Productions during the summer of 2004.  

There are two main reasons I feel I am qualified to be a Dance Instructor for Creative Dance Productions. The first is my past employment with the company. I have been both an Apprentice Dance Instructor and a Dance Instructor for two consecutive years. As a result of working closely with you, I have demonstrated my strong work ethic and my abilities as a dancer and a leader. My experience as a Dance Instructor with your company has also assisted me in becoming skilled in working with children at a variety of age and dance levels. I have also gained valuable choreography experience which I have demonstrated to you over the past year.  

The second reason is my dance history. I have had 16 years of training including a wide variety of dance styles. I have also been involved in competitive dance at a middle school, high school and collegiate level. Since the age of 12 I have been in leadership positions with my dance team including being a Lieutenant and Co-Captain for multiple years.  

I look forward to becoming involved with your company for another year. I am available for an audition and interview at your convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing my resume.  

Sincerely,  

Leah Richards
Enclosure

Leah Richards
3333 Mill Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
(225) 555-5555 Email lrichar@lsu.edu 

OBJECTIVE: Dance Instructor for Creative Dance Productions 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Bonnie Williams Dance Studio, 1988-2003
            -Dance training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and pointe

School of Cincinnati Ballet, 1993-1999
            -Dance training in ballet, pointe, modern and character

Turpin High School, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 2003, GPA 4.0/4.0

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
            -Bachelor in Business Management, May 2007, GPA 3.7/4.0

American Red Cross CPR Certified and Basic First Aid Training, YMCA 2000 

EMPLOYMENT:

Dance Instructor, Creative Dance Productions, Summer 2003
            -Taught beginner, intermediate, and advanced level dance classes for ages 4-19
            -Choreographed beginner and intermediate level dances
            -Assisted owner with office work

Apprentice Dance Instructor, Creative Dance Productions, Summer 2002
            -Taught beginner and intermediate level dance classes for ages 4-19
            -Assisted owner with office work

Assistant Coach and Choreographer, Prestige Junior Dancers, 2000-2001
            -Assisted coach with running and organizing practices
            -Choreographed and taught intermediate level dances for ages 12-14

Salon Assistant, R.B. Khatru Salon and Spa, 2002-2003
            -Maintained order and cleanliness of salon           

ACTIVITIES:

LSU Tiger Girl Dance Team, 2003-2004

Turpin High School Dance Team, 1999-2001, 2002-2003
             -Lieutenant 2 years, Co-Captain 1 year

Mount Carmel Academy Dance Team, 2001-2002

Prestige Senior Dance Team, 1997-2001
            -Co-Captain 1 year

Prestige Junior Dance Team, 1997-1999
            -Lieutenant 1 year, Co-Captain 1 year

Studio and dance team national competitive dance, 1993-2004 

HONORS:

Scholar Athlete Award, National Honor Society, TOPS Scholarship recipient, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

To: June Pulliam 

From: Leah Richards

Date: April 30, 2004 

Subject: Dance Instructor for Creative Dance Productions 

I have chosen to apply for the position of a Dance Instructor for Creative Dance Productions. This is a company that organizes and runs competitions and summer dance camps for children between the ages of 4 and 19. I have previously been employed by this company for the past two summers; however, due to the competitive nature of employment, every employee is required to reapply each summer.  

The job seeks students 17 or older who have graduated from high school. They also require dance experience and prefer applicants who have a history of teaching and choreographing dances. Prospective employees are required to submit a resume and application to be reviewed. Those applicants who best meet the employer's qualifications will be invited to an audition and interview.  

I believe this is a very realistic and appropriate job for me. I fit all of the requirements including my age and previous dance experience. Since I have worked for the company in past years, I have a history of teaching and choreographing dances. The owner will also already have a strong perceptive of my work ethic and dedication to my job. I am looking forward to continuing my work at this company and strengthening my dancing and leadership abilities.     

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