Literacy Specialist Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for vision, strategy and goals to direct the Libraries’ teaching and learning initiatives, including leading the planning, promotion, and assessment of the Libraries’ Information Literacy (IL) Program.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience successfully leading a team of adults
• Expertise assessing reading levels using STEP and/or Fountas and Pinnell assessments
• Spoken proficiency in Spanish preferred
• Valid Texas teacher’s certification
• Reading Recovery or Descubriendo la Lectura trained, preferred
• Reading Specialist certification, preferred
• Valid Texas Bilingual/ESL – Spanish Certificate/Endorsement, preferred
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the RtI process and district documentation process

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

Previously, I was responsible for professional development to multiple stakeholder groups (teachers, administrators, school staff, and families) around current issues in literacy with a focus on students with disabilities.

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

• Expertise assessing reading levels based on fluency and comprehension
• Training and experience with Response to Intervention and research-based literacy interventions
• Knowledge of best practices in reading comprehension and decoding instruction to diverse learners
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of best practices for lower school/early childhood education
• Demonstrate a passion for driving student learning and success
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• ESL Certified preferred
• Bilingual Certified preferred

I would like to submit my application for the literacy specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for professional tutoring and direct instruction to VSSS participants with specific academic and personal needs in areas of: studying, organization, learning, college life, problem solving, math, science, technology, career development, assertiveness and financial literacy.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrate a deep knowledge of intervention techniques and programs to accelerate the development of early literacy skills
• Understanding of coaching and mentoring methodologies for primary school reading instruction
• Specialty training or advanced certification is preferred
• Expert knowledge of education theory and market trends in assigned content areas
• Knowledge of competitive landscape preferred
• Experience coordinating curriculum and working with teachers in the K-12 school environment
• Demonstrated skill teaching at the university level, preferred
• Expert knowledge of education theory and market trends in assigned content areas literacy, humanities or intervention

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for best practice quality implementation training and professional learning for literacy programs for teachers, coaches and leaders.

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

• Possess advanced communication skills
• Be able to work with students in a manner that is encouraging and which fosters confidence
• Be trustworthy, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Possess a positive attitude towards and rapport with colleagues and students
• Be able to work independently and take initiative in fulfilling responsibilities
• Be committed to reflection and growth in their practices
• ELL, Special Education, or Literacy Specialist experience and training, preferred
• Specialized advanced training in reading and writing, preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for coaching support to Principals, Assistant Principals, and Teachers, targeting high leverage action steps to improve literacy instruction and academic outcomes.

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

• Reading Recovery trained preferred
• Experience implementing Teachers College Reading and Writing Units of Study
• Deep knowledge in primary Bilingual literacy
• Knowledge and expertise with English language acquisition, building academic vocabulary, Bilingual education
• Knows how to utilize running records and is able to train and support teachers to implement as part of their daily instruction
• Knowledge of and experience with the co-teach model of support facilitation
• Knowledge of best practices in first line instruction and purposeful planning
• Experience implementing research-based intervention strategies for struggling readers