Celine M. Brace 161 Valley Oak Drive, Napa, CA. 94558 (707)-363-3390 celinembrace90@gmail.com Dear Ms. Jarecki: Lam eager to apply for the position of an English Teacher at American Canyon High School. I learned of this position through my work on-site as a Student Teacher and through the website EdJoin.org, My qualifications for this position include a BA degree in English, a BA in Psychology, @ pending teaching Credential for Single Subject English, a pending supplemental credential in Psychology, and my extensive experience as a Student Teacher on the ACHS campus. In addition to these distinctions, I have also had nine hours of training in restorative circle and restorative discipline practices from Restorative Resources. Other related interests and areas of experience include the Performing Arts (dance, drama, and vocal), Link Crew Program, Leadership programs, creative writing, event planning, and counseling. Already I have integrated myself into the campus community by embracing the school’s ideals of Relevance, Relationships, and Achievement. I have begun the process of mastering the specialized technological tools implemented on-site and received training in the new Echo system set to launch for the 2016-2017 academic year. I have participated in the planning and implementing of Project-Based Learning in the classroom throughout the year. I have also participated and contributed to a Professional Learning Community and worked daily with a team-teacher. [could not be more enthused by the idea of being a part of a learning community that values the endless benefits of collaboration to improve instructional strategies and student learning, Through student teaching at ACHS, I have experienced being a team member who participates in positive collaboration and support with my colleagues. ACHS provides the firm structure in which I can be the best possible teacher by engaging in innovative learning strategies, implementing relevant content and skills, designing creative projects, and improving through collaborative learning. Above all, [lok forward to being a role model for the students who attend ACHS. After my year of ‘working with them, I have discovered that the student body is creative, talented, intelligent, unique, motivated, and spirited. I look forward to continuing to foster positive relationships with these students through engagement inside the classroom and in the school community by attending events, being involved in clubs, and participating in additional academic programs on campus. Most of all, I hope to share with them my love of the English language and foster an appreciation for the importance of reading, writing and the powerful impact of finding your own voice. ‘Thank you for considering my application, I look forward to hearing from you regarding the English position at American Canyon High School. Respectfully Submitted, f Celine Brace Student Teacher