Matt Courtney has applied for the science faculty position and feels his 13 years of teaching experience at Ivy Tech State College along with his Masters degree in Biological Sciences from Purdue University-Calumet and Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences from Southern Illinois University make him well suited for the role. He currently teaches seven classes per semester, including biology, anatomy & physiology, and microbiology. He prepares lectures, assigns and grades homework and exams, and determines final grades for mostly pre-nursing students.

1. Matt Courtney
805 Liberty Trail
Michigan City, IN 46360
219-229-7960
Human Resources
To Whom It May Concern:
Enclosed is my application for your science faculty position. I feel my combination of experience
and education is well suited for the position.
I have 13 years of teaching experience as a college instructor with Ivy Tech State College.
I teach seven classes per semester (biology, anatomy & physiology I&II and/or microbiology).
My job includes preparing and delivering lectures; assigning, collecting and grading homework; preparing
and grading exams; and determining final grades. Most of my students are pre-nursing students completing
general classes required by their curriculum.
I hold a Masters degree in Biological Sciences from Purdue University-Calumet, as well as a Bachelor’s
degree in Biological Sciences from Southern Illinois University. I successfully completed anatomy and
physiology, general biology, invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, genetics, molecular systematics,
microbiology, medical microbiology, immunology, diagnostic microbiology laboratory techniques, ecology,
evolution, limnology, aquatics ecology, aquatic botany, wetland ecology, wetland plants ecology,
ichthyology, waterfowl, mammalogy, toxicology, populations ecology, geology, chemistry, organic
chemistry, and biostatistics.
Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to hear from you regarding an interview.
Sincerely,
Matt Courtney
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