Elisabeth Judd

15 South 20th Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona
March 4, 2016
To Whom It May Concern:
I am interested in applying for a teaching position in a Title 1 school in Phoenix, Arizona.
I am currently in my last semester in the iTeach AZ program at Arizona State University
and will be graduating this May. Upon graduation I will receive a bachelors degree in
Elementary Education (English as a Second Language).
I am currently completing my student teaching in the Roosevelt district at a Title 1 school
with a high ESL population. My degree at ASU has prepared me to work in classrooms
that are multilingual as well as multicultural. Unlike most universities, ASUs student
teaching program is two years long. One year spent interning in various classrooms,
while your senior year residency is student teaching in one classroom from August to
May. Through these experiences, I have instructed students in 5th and 3rd grade as well as
a 7th and 8th grade math class. My teaching experiences have prepared me for teaching
students of various age groups and cultural backgrounds.
I have also worked for City of Phoenix Aquatics since I was 15 years old. I started as a
lifeguard, and was soon promoted to a swim lesson instructor. I began teaching swim
lessons and programs at the pool when I was 16. I taught swim lessons for three years as
a lead instructor before getting promoted to assistant manager. As an assistant manager I
worked hand-in-hand with the program specialist and my instructors to ensure quality
programs at my pool. Most recently, I was promoted to a program specialist. As a
program specialist I have developed a new water safety curriculum for kids ages 7-17. I
have also trained instructors and worked with managers to ensure quality programs at all
twenty-eight pools. I have developed and maintained relationships with program
participants and their families through pool visits and city-wide events. These
experiences have helped me be able to work with all people regardless of age, culture,
economic status or anything else. I have also had a vast exposure to developing a
curriculum with block plans, and lesson plans, and working with instructors to
differentiate based on their participant needs and equipment availability.
Outside of aquatics I have had various experiences teaching dance and coaching a variety
of sports that have helped me be prepared to work with all students and ensure success. I
am excited for the opportunity to share these experiences with my students and my
school, and I look forward to meeting you.
Thank you for your consideration,
Elisabeth Judd