October *, ****

To Whom It May Concern,

I read your advertisement online for the position and I feel that I am just the person you are looking for. My skills, qualifications, and experience make me an ideal candidate of the position. Therefore, I am submitting my resume for your review and consideration.

After completing all requirements for my Level 2, K-12 GE License with endorsements in both Language Arts and History. I chose to apply and work to earn alternative licensure for my Level 2, PreK-12 Special Education License, which resulted in my earning a Master’s of Art in Special Education from New Mexico State University. I recently resigned from the Bernalillo Public School District in my 11th year of teaching. .

I have enclosed a copy of my résumé. I look forward to visiting with to further discuss my qualifications and what I can bring to the position. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Lorissa Lobb

Lorissa Lobb

2170 Lema Road SE

PO Box 15338,

Rio Rancho, NM 87174

505-***-**** (Cell)

adgp7r@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I want to experience being a valued member of a successful team. I want to feel that my contributions are valued and make a positive difference. My goal is to grow as a professional and become better at strategizing to more effectively achieve goals without causing undue hardship for myself or others.

Professional Profile

I am eager to work and use the many skills gained through on the job experience and education.

•Experience in implementing ABA teaching strategies with students identified with exceptional needs affecting both social and academic abilities.

•Experience in providing academic support to at-risk students in all areas of academics, credit recovery, and attendance.

•Proficient at providing needed intervention and differentiation strategies for students at all levels of need in grades PreK-12.

•Able to support district and staff administration in implementing district initiatives.

•Understand suicide, harm to others and child abuse reporting protocols.

•Experience in interface with leadership, counselors, site specialists and social work teams to identify and address needs of behaviorally/emotionally challenging students.

•I am experienced in use of the internet and educational software including SEAS, PowerSchool, and Google Classroom.

•Experience training, supervising, monitoring, and documenting staff working with adults with learning disabilities participating in a assisted living.

•Experience in creating and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for both students and adults with learning disabilities.

•I have managed clients’ private information and a doctor’s heavy scheduling with professionalism and precision.

•I have great communication skills and the ability to perform exemplary customer service.

•I have strong writing and communication skills. I am qualified to write, proofread, edit, and suggest revisions to written materials.

•I can type proficiently (50 WPM) and am qualified to create written documents for business use.

•I have experience answering multiple phone lines and efficiently handling reception duties simultaneously.

•I am a friendly individual with a true sense of caring when dealing with people. I have had outstanding success in building positive learning environments for my students in my classrooms and for my administrator when in the office setting.

Education, Honors, and Certifications

oMaster of Art, 2013

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM.

oBachelor of Science, 2007

College of the Southwest, Hobbs, NM.

oAssociate of Art, 2002

Eastern New Mexico University, Ruidoso, NM

oNew Mexico Junior College, 2000

New Mexico Junior College, Hobbs, New Mexico

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member

Provisional Certifications

1.License Number: 296732

Type of License: Level Two Elementary: K-8

Date of Issue/ Expiration: Jul 01, 2016 - Jun 30, 2025

2.License Number: 296732

Type of License: Level Two Special Education PreK-12

Date of Issue/Expiration: Jul 01, 2016 - Jun 30, 2025

Key Qualifications

•Organizational Skills – I have experience working with a team to develop curriculum plans and then working independently to create lesson plans, align curriculum, and create teacher-made assignments.

•Critical Thinking Skills – I have experience making observations, taking detailed notes, and evaluating students’ progress and adjusting instruction to improve student’s ability to make progress towards goals.

•Patience - I have exercised a willingness to step back, take a breath, and approach instruction in new and creative ways to support students in making academic progress.

•Communication Skills – As a teacher, I keep parent communication logs, keep a daily teacher’s journal, work cooperatively in team meetings with other teachers, report to administrators, and instruct students. As an administrative assistant, I have communicated expectations and offered assistance in meeting expectations. I have also had to document and report staff for failure to meet expectations.

•Innovation – As a teacher, I have worked to become more adept at conceiving of different ways to accomplish similar goals. I strive to use and encourage others to use thought processing skills (Stop Think Evaluate Perform Self-praise).

Work History

Dates: August 2020- September 2020

School: Bernalillo Public Schools – Bernalillo Elementary School

Address: 301 Calle Del Carbon, Bernalillo, NM 87004, 505-***-****

Position/Title or grade: 3rd Grade, Special Education Teacher

Dates: August 2019-May 2020

School: Bernalillo Public Schools – Bernalillo Elementary School

Address: 301 Calle Del Carbon, Bernalillo, NM 87004, 505-***-****

Position/Title or grade: 5th Grade, General Education Teacher

Dates: August 2015-May 2019

School: Rio Rancho Middle School – RRPS AES Learning Lab

Address: 1600 Loma Colorado Blvd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, 505-***-****

Position/Title or grade: 6-12th Grade, Alternative Education Setting Learning Lab, General Education Teacher

Dates: August 2013-May 2015

School: Rio Rancho Middle School – Rio Rancho Public Schools

Address: 1600 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho NM 87144, 505-***-****

Position/Title or grade: 6-8th Grade, Curriculum Based Instruction, Special Education Teacher

Dates: August 2012-May 2013

School: Rio Rancho Middle School – Rio Rancho Public Schools

Address: 1600 40th, Rio Rancho NM 87144, 505-***-****

Position/Title or grade: 8th Grade, U.S. History, Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Dates: August 2011-May 2012

School: Bell Elementary School – Deming Public Schools

Address: 1000 E. Maple Deming, NM 88030, 575-***-****

Position/Title or grade: Grades 1-5, Special Education Resource Teacher

Dates: August 2009-May 2011

School: Anthony Charter School

Address: 1301 W. Washington, P.O. Box 355, Anthony, NM 88021 575-***-****

Position/Title or grade: Grades 6-12, Social Studies, ELA, and General and Special Education Teacher

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