The letter is from Jessica McClure applying for a teaching position. She describes how she became interested in teaching after observing her third grade teacher help struggling classmates. Throughout her education, she has sought opportunities to help students academically and socially. Her student teaching experiences have prepared her to transfer her ideas and passion for education into a full-time teaching role. She is excited to discuss her creative work and passion for education in more detail during an interview.

1. Dear School Personnel,
Many would say they enter the teaching profession because they “love working with
kids,” but my desire to be in this particular profession delves deeper. It all began when I
was in Mrs. Maitland’s third grade classroom, when I observed her assisting my fellow
classmates who were struggling with their daily work. Seeing my classmates make every
effort to improve, yet still reaping hardly any benefits, prompted me into action.
Whenever and wherever possible, I’ve sought opportunities to help students academically
and socially prosper. Whether we were in the classroom or out, I believed each of my
classmates could succeed if they were taught to be self-sufficient learners with a solid set
of problem solving skills. Today, I’ve expanded my small philosophy into a way of life.
Through student teaching and academic courses, Emporia State University’s Professional
Development School has prepared me for the profession I’m meant to join. I cannot tell
you how exciting it was to see my ideas and work come to life in front of students and
teachers. I’m now ready to transfer my experience into a position at your building.
I’d love the opportunity to talk in detail about my passion for education and to share some
of my creative work with you. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Best regards,
Jessica McClure
JESSICA MCCLURE
2902 Melrose Place,Emporia, KS 67042 · (316) 244-3440 · jmcclur3@g.emporia.edu

2. Jessica McClure
2902 Melrose Place,Emporia, KS 67042 · (316) 244-3440 · jmcclur3@g.emporia.edu
EDUCATION
Emporia State University,Emporia, KS
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education May 2017
• Teachers College dean’s list Spring 2016
• Honor Roll, earning a 3.9 GPA Spring 2016
• South CentralKansas Alumni Chapter Scholarship Year 2014
• Teacher Education Promise Scholarship Year 2013
EXPERIENCE
Internship Block 3, Emporia, KS
Student Teacher January 2017-May 2017
Tentative Placement
William Allen White Elementary School, Emporia, KS
Student Teacher (Block 2) August 2016-December 2016
Kindergarten
Internship Block 1, Emporia, KS
Professional Development Student January 2016-May 2016
• Eight Micro-Teaches within the Emporia, KS School District
• Population Education Training
• S.T.E.M. Field Day
 Robotics Competition
Jefferson Elementary School,El Dorado, KS
Student Teacher August 2011-May 2012
1st
grade
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Collegiate Member ofAlpha Sigma Alpha, Emporia, KS
August 2013-Present
• Responsibilities: event operations, facility, and administration of a chapter members, 25% attendance increase
• Frost Fidelity Award (2016): “Goes to a woman with commitment and exemplary service, who demonstrates her
regard for others by her actions, who tackles problems large or small and who lends abilities to all projects. This
award is presented annually to the collegiate member who has truly gone beyond the call of duty while offering
unconditional support and friendship.”
• National Outstanding New Member Award (2013):“The recipient of the annual award has demonstrated an
excellent spirit and attitude the first year of membership including willingness to accept responsibility, the ability to
work well with other chapter members and a potential for taking leadership roles in the chapter and in the national
organization once she graduates.”
Girls on the Run Organization, Volunteer, 2013-Present
o Supported young women working towards achieving physical, emotional, mental and social well-
being
S. June Smith Center Organization,Volunteer, 2013-Present
o Helped children with disabilities to achieve their greatest potential and involvement within
their school, community, and family
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS
• Skelly Elementary Summer School,Academic Activity Leader,2013-2015
o Organized academic enrichment activities for students to prosper in struggling content areas
• Kids Need 2 Eat Organization,Volunteer,2014
o Prepared and provided meals during summer breaks for low income children within the
community