Toni Charles

2200 Veterans Blvd.

Metairie, La 70005
504-826-5599
Toni.Charles@asu.edu
March 22, 2015
Crescent City Schools
3811 N. Galvez Street
New Orleans, La 70117
Dear Hiring Professionals,
I am interested in applying for a teaching position for your program during
the 2015-2016 school year . My focus is early childhood and elementary
education. I learned about your program while visiting your website and I truly
believe in your idea and values of providing open enrollment with your charter
schools because this is paving the way towards a more equitable education for
students. As a 2015 graduate, with a degree in Educational Studies from Arizona
State University, I previously attended Xavier University of Louisiana. My degree
program has allowed me the opportunity to experience not only silent
observations, but hands on experience in several kindergarten and first grade
classes in public and charter schools within New Orleans.
It is obvious that the times are changing and so are the traditional types
of schooling. This is something that I see with the expansion of charter schools
throughout New Orleans. Allowing parents the opportunity and power to
determine what school their child attends shows advancement in educational
reform. I believe that this growth and transition into an all charter district calls
for educators who have the passion to reach and teach each child. As a new
educator, I feel that a position in your elementary school will allow me to
transition as well. In doing away with traditional schools, I find it to absolutely
necessary to encourage diversity in the classroom by using non traditional ways
of teaching and learning such as integrating technology in the classroom as
early as kindergarten. My observation experience allowed me to see how
technology savvy my kindergarten class was and helped with lessons that
allowed for technology integration.
My focus is to be an educator that can bridge the gap with traditional
styles of teaching and learning with world advancements. There has to be
diversity in the classroom. As the world changes, so does the way the youth
take in information. My experience in the classroom has shown me that
creativity, individuality, as well as content integration are all essential when
teaching. I believe my empathy and understanding along with my experience
would be an asset to your school. I know that I can help to be a part of a
positive transition with the legacy that the city and your school are building.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you in the future.
Please feel free me to contact me via email at tlcharle@asu.edu, or phone at
504-826-5599.
Charles

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Sincerely,
Toni Charles

Charles

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