Amber Downing is applying for a position as a daycare provider at Discovery Daycare. She has experience working with children through babysitting, being a lifeguard, teaching Sunday school, and assisting with an afterschool program. Her mother works at Discovery Daycare and speaks highly of it. Amber believes her experience has helped her develop skills in patience, problem-solving, and teamwork that would serve her well as a daycare provider. She is currently a junior in high school and asks that her application be considered for the open position.

1. Amber Downing
1006 Silvervine Dr.
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 829-9367
17adowning@isd413.net
October 6, 2015
Mrs. Aufenthi
Preschool Teacher
501 South Whitney St.
Marshall,MN 56258
Dear Mrs. Aufenthi;
My ultimate career goal is to become a preschool teacher. In order to do this,I am applyingfor a daycare
provider.I found out aboutDiscovery Daycarethrough my mom. She works at Discover Daycareevery morning in
the toddler department. When she comes home she always talks highly aboutit.I have always been interested in
being a daycareprovider sincemy mom use to run her own. I have had a lotof experience working in that kind of
environment as well.
Currently, I am a junior at Marshall High School.I work atthe YMCA as a certified lifeguard,which includes
monitoringpool activities,enforcingsafety guidelines and teachingswimlessons for children between the ages of
five and nine. Additionally,I havebeen babysittingfor the pastfour years. I am also a Sunday school teacher and
help with an afterschool programat FirstLutheran on Wednesdays. Through my work experience, you can see
that I am adaptableand can work with children in different environments.
My work experience has given me the opportunity to develop my skillsin beingpatient,problem solvingand
working with others. Oftentimes, children can bedifficultto work with, but I have learned that with patience I can
effectively communicate with them. Also,I have had the chance to work on how to problem solvewhen working
with children atall differentage groups,ability levels,and energy. As a lifeguard and Sunday school teacher, I have
worked on a team to achieve common goals.
I appreciateyou taking the time to consider me as a candidatefor this position. I could bringa lotof help to this
position feel free to contact me at (507) 829-9367 atany time.
Sincerely,
AmberDowning
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