Literacy Coach Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of literacy coach. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for classroom instruction in math by providing core content knowledge development, lesson planning, instructional delivery, classroom environment and data action planning coaching designed to assist them in the implementation of curriculum standards and delivery of instructional strategies in order to increase student learning, progress and achievement.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Expertise in the science of reading and program designed for struggling readers
• Successful teaching experience at the Pre-K – 4 level
• Experience implementing effective instructional practices, designing engaging lessons, using data and formative assessment in the classroom and implementing a multi-tiered system of student and staff support
• Appropriate New York State Teacher Certification in the area(s) of elementary education and/or secondary certification areas
• Elementary, K-2 teaching experience with proven success in literacy teaching
• Strong organizational, presentation and writing skills
• Experience as a teacher leader in literacy (reading specialist, literacy coach, instructional resource teacher)
• Experience collaborating with a group such as a professional learning team

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the literacy coach position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for effective reading intervention for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students in a variety of grade levels.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Establish and oversee a peer mentoring support network for teachers as they implement recommended instructional practices
• Re-deliver literacy content or advanced seminar content to birth to five teachers and assistant teachers in schools/centers
• Act as a catalyst for building a school/center learning community that focuses on integrated learning, building connections across classrooms and facilities
• Work with the Rollins Facilitator, to coach teachers on the administration and interpretation of assessment data, to determine adequate progress or those in need of supplemental or intensive intervention grouping for small group instruction
• Become familiar with the administration and interpretation of in-depth diagnostic measures or additional assessments commonly used in early education
• Use available guidance for reviewing core, supplemental, and intensive intervention materials under consideration for purchase for evidence of alignment with the literacy initiative
• Know how to use a range of effective strategies, analyze instruction, and provide clear, specific information on strategy implementation
• Work with the Rollins Facilitator, to help organize and lead school/center and regional professional development opportunities to disseminate literacy content to non-project schools/centers

Please consider me for the literacy coach opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for on-site staff development to ensure teachers are knowledgeable about SBRR, the core reading program and supplemental materials, intervention strategies for struggling readers, assessment administration and the use of assessment data for instructional planning.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of North Carolina teaching standards and assessment systems for K-2 literacy
• Experience with online teaching or learning management systems
• NC teaching license in elementary education and/or K-12 reading preferred
• Valid driver’s license to travel to research sites
• Provide ongoing support as needed to all coaches
• Provide and schedule orientation and shadowing for new coaches
• Point of contact to RRFTS Partnerships
• Delegate responsibilities to coaches as needed to complete task

In response to your job posting for literacy coach, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and innovation for enhancing teaching and learning through the identification, evaluation, adoption, and integration of effective educational innovations into the curriculum.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Lead in the development and completion of the coaching manual
• Host and Lead team meetings as needed
• Lead the development and execution of summer lesson plans
• Assist coaches in placing individual supply orders
• Collaborate with Rollins Staff and attend management meetings
• Provide resources and training to school or center staff on scientifically based early language and literacy research and evidence-based practices
• Coach (e.g., model/demonstrate, co-teach, observe and provide feedback) classroom lead and assistant teachers on the implementation with the fidelity of core, supplemental, and intensive intervention approaches for birth to five early language and literacy development and the use of data from valid and reliable assessments as the basis for instructional decision making
• Provide support for the implementation of the core curricular program and approaches selected by program directors, working with the publishers as necessary

Please consider me for the literacy coach opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for professional development and materials to support ENL teachers and general education teachers which will include literacy development in a second language, instructional strategies for ELLs, use of data to plan effective instruction and other topics based on needs for support.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Meet regularly with the Senior Director of Early Learning Education, Lead Literacy Coach and peers to assess the progress of the implementation of the literacy initiative and to modify elements as necessary
• Participate actively in school/center literacy team
• Assist in the analysis of school/center-wide literacy strengths and weaknesses and formulate plans to improve student achievement in language and literacy and teaching effectiveness
• Create an atmosphere of trust and collaboration among staff to promote professional growth and accelerate the language and literacy achievement of all students
• Attend all professional development and networking meetings designed for Literacy Initiative Coaches
• Support the implementation of all Early Learning Signature Programs to ensure high-quality is consistent program-wide
• Support the Early Learning Education Department in meeting School Readiness Goals
• Assist in creating administrative systems that support high-quality Early Childhood Education programs