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Developing a Strong Resume and Cover Letter

In addition to the rigorous content skills we are building here in our MASE program, it is important to include professional skills essential to your career development. The purpose of this assignment is to present yourself professionally for employment in the field of special education through the development of a resume and cover letter. A cover letter serves as the specific introduction to a resume for each separate recipient, while the resume contains consistent professional information regarding your professional background, education, and experience, no matter the recipient. A resume should be updated often as information changes or is added.

Instructions:

Access the Ashford University Career Services 

Resume (Links to an external site.)

 page to review the 

resume checklist (Links to an external site.)

, sample 

resume format (Links to an external site.)

, and information on 

cover letters. (Links to an external site.)

Using these sources as a guide:

· Write your own cover letter.

· Construct your current resume.

Your cover letter should precede your resume and should also follow the sample format provided by Ashford University Career Services. You will not need a title page for this assignment, as your one-page cover letter will function as your title page.

The Developing a Strong Resume and Cover Letter paper

· Must be one page in length (not including cover letter and references page) and formatted according to the guidelines provided by Ashford University Career Services. It must include the following:

· Personal information

· Career title and objective

· Experience

· Education

· Community involvement

· Skills

· In the place of a separate title page, this assignment requires a professional cover letter with the following:

· List your contact information

· List the information for the employer you are contacting

· Address a person by name whenever possible

· Tell them why you are writing and demonstrate some knowledge of their company

· Using your three skills and examples, tell them why you are qualified for the position

· Thank them for their time and tell them what you want to happen next

· Consider using additional scholarly sources in addition to citing the two required provided sources (must cite Ashford University Career Services sources).

· The 

Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.)

 table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.

· Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the 

Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)

.

· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the 

Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)

 for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

· .

Name

Address City, ST

Phone│ Email

DESIRED POSITION / INDUSTRY
·
· Key skill or competency
· Key skill or competency
· Key skill or competency
· Key skill or competency
· Key skill or competency
· Key skill or competency

EDUCATION

Degree Title (Bachelor of Arts in….) Month Year (of degree conferral)
Ashford University – San Diego, CA
Relevant Coursework: (optional)

EXPERIENCE

Your Job Title Start Month & YR- Present
Name of Organization- City, State
· Describe what you do, accomplish, or learn
· Describe what you do, accomplish, or learn
· Describe what you do, accomplish, or learn
Your Job Title Start Month & YR – End Month & YR
Name of Organization- City, State
· Describe what you did, accomplished, or learned
· Describe what you did, accomplished, or learned
· Describe what you did, accomplished, or learned
Your Job Title Start Month & YR – End Month & YR
Name of Organization- City, State
· Describe what you did, accomplished, or learned
· Describe what you did, accomplished, or learned
· Describe what you did, accomplished, or learned

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Your Title Start Month & YR – Present
Name of Organization- City, State
· Describe what you do, accomplish, or learn

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Member, Name of Organization

HONORS AND AWARDS

Name of Award, Name of Organization

Bryan Abrahams

423 Parkside Avenue

Chicago, IL 60601

(555) 342-3432

b.abrahams@gmail.com

Jacob Johnson

Principal

Martin Luther King Elementary School

16 Hillbrook Lane

Chicago, IL 23423

June 20, 2015

Dear Mr. Johnson:

It recently came to my attention that Martin Luther King Elementary is looking for an early education instructor. Upon learning of this, I immediately completed the online application process. I am also writing to reiterate my sincere interest in this position and tell you a little more about myself.

Throughout my collegiate career I had the opportunity to do fieldwork in a number of remarkable schools in Chicago. At each I became a contributing member of the school community by volunteering my time and energy to provide enrichment for students. In addition to observing and conducting lessons, I organized a school-wide field trip, helped organize a nutrition program, and volunteered in an after-school music program. As a teacher, I want to go above and beyond the call of duty, to provide valuable learning experiences to students at the school where I work, and I believe that my dedication, energy, and enthusiasm would allow me to become a successful member of the MLK community.

I possess teacher certification in both math and early childhood education. As you are aware, this is an unusual combination of qualifications, and it is my goal to make math instruction enjoyable and accessible to young children. I am also well versed in MS Office and have experience using Smart Board in the classroom.

My resume is enclosed for your review. If you would like further information or a copy of my teaching portfolio, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Bryan Abrahams