Mathematics has given goose pimples to many of us in school. Usually the most dreaded subject in school, mathematics is a hard core subject practically used in our daily life. Like the subject math teachers are also regarded as strict, very systematic and curt. Well, whatever the attributes of a math teacher may be, to become a math teacher one must have a cover letter.
Cover letter increases the chances of getting short listed for the interview. The content in a cove letter should be authentic and to the point.
If you wish to apply for this job follow the sample cover letter of a math teacher given below and draft one for yourself.
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Sub: Application for the post of high school math teacher
Ref: Your ad in the New York Times dated June8, 20XX
Respected Sir/Madam,
This is with reference to your ad in the classified in The New York Times dated June 8, 2011 asking for the applications for the post of high school math teacher. I would like to apply for the same as I know that I can handle the responsibilities to the best.
Mathematics fascinates me and it is a subject of logic and reasoning. I believe that one who understands mathematics can understands intricacies of life. I know the subject very well and know how to make it easy and comfortable for the students. I can develop good mathematical skills in students and help them gain better understanding of mathematics. I master in making students understand basic math concepts.
I have done my Masters of Science in mathematics from College of Science. I have done certificate course on 'vedic math' a historic method of calculating in Hindu culture. Apart from fulfilling my responsibilities as a teacher I have been working for the scheme of 'destroy math fear' run by schools who experienced their students going in depression because of the fear of mathematics. I have been simplifying the subject while teaching them to junior school students. I use fun and learn method to make them learn tables and other necessary formulas.
I have been working in ABC School as a junior school math teacher. I have been doing justice to all my responsibilities as a teacher. I am patient, with excellent interpersonal skills, have good decision making ability and have will to work. Committed, faithful and sincere to my profession I can assure you that as a high school math teacher I shall not keep any stone unturned.
I have enclosed the following documents with this cover letter. I hope you find them of some worth and give me a chance to prove myself by offering my service to you.
Sincerely yours,
XYZ