Victoria Bodden is applying for the position of Preschool Head Teacher for the 2013-2014 school year with XYZ Public Schools. She recently graduated from Valencia College with a teaching certification and focused on early childhood development and education. She has previous experience working in preschools and schools where she has learned to be part of a team, interact with students, parents, and communities, and respect confidentiality. She is requesting an interview to further discuss her qualifications and the school's expectations.

1. Victoria Bodden
12037 Fountainbrook Blvd., 1714
Orlando, FL 32825
407-440-4548
victoriabodden@yahoo.com

2. Victoria Bodden
12037 Fountainbrook Blvd., 1714
Orlando, FL 32825
407-440-4548
victoriabodden@yahoo.com
October 7, 2012
XYZ Public Schools
1234 Xyz Avenue
Xyz, FL 12345
To Whom It May Concern:
Enclosed please find my resume for your review with regards to the posted available position for
Preschool Head Teacher for the 2013-2014 school year.
As you will note, I am a recent graduate of Valencia College where I received my teaching
certification. During both, my studies and practicum, I focused on early childhood development
and education and was able to apply my knowledge developing lessons, asserting my discipline
techniques, and assuring that student comfort and performance were an intricate part of my
teaching. From my resume you will note that I have previous experience working in the
education field where I have learned to be part of a team with all levels of staff as well as the
importance of interaction with students, parents, and the communities while respecting
confidentiality and promoting positive relations.
I would appreciate the opportunity for a personal interview to further discuss in person your
expectations as well as my qualifications. You may contact me at the contact information listed.
Shall you need further information, please feel free to request and I will gladly oblige.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Victoria Bodden
Enclosures

3. Victoria Bodden
12037 Fountainbrook Blvd., 1714
Orlando, FL 32825
407-440-4548
victoriabodden@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position within an organization where I can utilize my skills and work experience
with a company that offers the opportunity for personal growth and advancement.
EDUCATION:
2012-2013 Valencia College, Orlando, FL – major-Child Psychology
2011-2012 Kean University, Union, NJ
Union High School, Union, NJ – Graduate - 2011
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
2012 – CERTIFIED - CPR/First Aid/AED for adult/child/infant
2008-2009 – Childcare Growth & Development course UHS
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Photo Shop, Paint Shop, and Internet (Explorer/Firefox)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Primrose School of Waterford Lakes, Orlando, FL
6/2012 to date
Position: Teacher Assistant
Duties: Assist in the teaching of all core subjects to include math, reading, spelling and social studies.
Prepare lesson materials, demonstrations, grade assignments. Organize classroom, take attendance,
monitor students, assist and supervise in play and meal times. Any and all other clerical and child care
duties as assigned by the head teacher.
Cradles to Crayons Learning Centers, Westfield, NJ
5/2011 to 6/2012
Position: Caregiver
Duties: Provide supervision of all students, encourage use of language, establish positive relationships
with students and parents, assist children in coping with emotions, implement curriculum as instructed
by teacher, assist in diaper changing, potty training, feedings, clean up and perform other duties
necessary to maintain the welfare of children.
Summit Public Schools, Summit, NJ
5/2011 to 6/2012
Position: Substitute Teacher – Preschool Special Education Program
Duties: instruct students as deemed by teacher to include math, reading, spelling and social studies.
Prepare lesson materials, demonstrations, grade assignments. Organize classroom, take attendance,
monitor students, assist and supervise in play and meal times.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Union Public Library-Children’s Department
6/2008 – 9/2008, 6/2009 – 9/2009
Duties: Reading to groups of toddlers, creating and executing activities for the children such as arts and
crafts, maintaining a friendly, safe, comfortable, fun, yet controlled environment for the children,
cleaning up after each session, putting books away, clerical duties such as organization, typing, copying,
faxing, etc.
INTERESTS / ACTIVITIES: Member of the following: Ecology/Environmental Science Club, Optimist Club,
Paw Pals Club, Yearbook Editor in Chief, Field Hockey, Softball (2006-2012)
REFERENCES:
1. Mrs. Williams, Director of Operations, Primrose School – Orlando, FL.
2. Dr. Jane Kachmar-Desonne, Director of Special Education – Summit Public Schools, NJ.
3. Erica Da’Silva, Director, Cradles to Crayons – Westfield, NJ.