Instructional Aide Cover Letter is an overview of the capacity of the applicant in supporting the instructor by freeing him of the clerical and secondary responsibilities. This enables the instructor to concentrate on teaching. This division of labor improves the efficiency of both instruction and the subordinate services. The cover letter should, therefore, emphasize the capacity of the candidate to handle such responsibilities.
An instructional aide performs duties like typing and photocopying course material and distributing it to students, taking attendance, assessing answer sheets, maintenance of records, preparation of presentations, and supervision of students during class hours and in the campus. In case of students who take some time to get settled, the instructional aide is supposed to provide them with special attention. The aide may also be required to assist students with research during assignments and case studies, if any. This requires the aide to possess at least a minimum level of technical knowledge.
Instructional Aide Cover Letter should express the excellent interpersonal, organization, and multi tasking skills of the candidate. These help him to maintain order and execute his responsibilities properly. The aide needs to be reasonably friendly with students without getting too close. This firmness is essential when tough messages have to be conveyed to students without antagonizing or demoralizing them. Usually, instructional aides have a high school diploma. If they posses any other knowledge or experience related to the position they are applying for, then the same is a big advantage. Apart from all this, candidates should be ready and be able to learn skills during their work experience as training may or may not be provided.
Here is an example of instructional aide cover letter:
December 14, 2011
Ashley Jarvis
50 S. Columbia Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43209
614-252-8146
ashley_jarvis@gmail.com
Paul Judd
Principal,
Stanton Law Institute,
500 Jack Gibbs Blvd.,
Columbus, OH 43215
Dear Mr. Judd,
This is with reference to your advertisement in the "Columbus Post", dated December 10, 2011, inviting applications for the position of an instructional aide for the degree course in criminal law. I hereby submit my application for the said position. I possess all the qualifications prescribed for this position in your advertisement. I have three years experience as an instructional aide for the criminal law course. I am looking to work with an organization that is among the best in this discipline.
As an instructional aide, I have handled all the responsibilities of this position. I have excellent interpersonal skills that allow me to interact with students. I can convey messages, especially the tough ones, in a firm yet calm and tactful manner. I understand the learning difficulties that some students can have and I have provided special attention to such students. In fact this is my area of expertise. I am also aware of how students have to be monitored or supervised during classes and on the college campus.
I am used to preparation of projector slides and the use of MS PowerPoint for presentations in the class room. I can type with a reasonable speed and I am comfortable with the use of the photocopy machine for making copies of course material. My experience, especially in assistance with case studies, has made me familiar with legal terminologies, documents, and procedures. I am a second year external student of criminal law in your college. My roles as a student and instructional aide complement each other very well.
The leeway offered by this college for instructional aides who also study as external students with it is truly amazing. It will be a pleasure to work with an educational institution of such a high stature. I have attached my resume with this letter. You can contact me on the telephone number or the email address mentioned above.
Yours sincerely
(Ashley Jarvis)
Enclosure: Resume
Instructional Aide Cover Letter should point out the efficiency of the candidate in handling the clerical and subordinate responsibilities that allow the instructors to concentrate on their primary responsibility.